Experience

United Way of Central Maryland

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Director, Grant Development

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  United States

• Director, Grant Development

  • Jun 2019 - Jul 2023

  Baltimore, Maryland Area



Harford County Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Grants Specialist

  • Jul 2015 - May 2019

  -Responsible for management and coordination of $1.5 million in homeless grant funding coming into the county, including writing and preparing applications. -Act as Continuum of Care (CoC) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) lead. -Ensure Harford County has a comprehensive and responsive system to ensuring homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring. -Strategic planning in response to the System Performance Measurement outcomes for the CoC -Develop standards… Show more -Responsible for management and coordination of $1.5 million in homeless grant funding coming into the county, including writing and preparing applications. -Act as Continuum of Care (CoC) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) lead. -Ensure Harford County has a comprehensive and responsive system to ensuring homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring. -Strategic planning in response to the System Performance Measurement outcomes for the CoC -Develop standards, policies and procedures for the Harford County CoC -Maintain the use of the HMIS system within the county. -Provide HMIS and grant technical assistance and training for non-profits receiving funds. -Plan, oversee and lead meetings and activities involving the Harford Continuum of Care. -Oversee work groups in areas like Outreach, Coordinated Access, Homeless Prevention, Rapid Re-Housing. -Coordinate and oversee the annual Point-In-Time count. -Audit non-profits compliance with program expectations and regulations annually. -Submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the state and federal funding partners. Show less



Corbett Associates Incorporated

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director, Harford County Targeted Case Management

  • Mar 2012 - Jun 2015

  Aberdeen, MD Assists the Director with administration and supervision of the Mental Health Case Management services for a priority population of adults with severe and persistent mental illness and to children and adolescents with a serious and persistent emotional disturbance. Primarily assists with the referral, screening and intake process. Ensures appropriate service delivery and linkage for all individuals and advocates on their behalf. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory… Show more Assists the Director with administration and supervision of the Mental Health Case Management services for a priority population of adults with severe and persistent mental illness and to children and adolescents with a serious and persistent emotional disturbance. Primarily assists with the referral, screening and intake process. Ensures appropriate service delivery and linkage for all individuals and advocates on their behalf. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory and funding requirements, including CARF Accreditation. Assists in developing program policies and procedures. Has administrative responsibility for information management, service billing and reporting. Assists in developing and monitoring program goals and objectives with measurable outcomes to assess program efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness to individuals, families, and stakeholders. Assists in developing an annual operating budget. Monitors and approves program expenses, individual billing, grant funds and petty cash funds to ensure program operates within budget. Ensures delivery of high quality, efficient and cost effective services. Manages Permanent Supportive Housing programs through the Continuum of Care grant. Responsible for Forensic Case Management programs in Harford and Baltimore County detention centers. Manages other grant programs, including PATH, GIA, ESG and HPP. Supervise staff, up to 13 case mangers with duties including supervision, hiring, interviewing and terminating. Responsible for maintaining facility operations to include paying bills, scheduling repairs, fire & safety compliance, etc.

• Program Manager, Adult Targeted Case Management

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Aberdeen, Md Served as single point of entry for referrals, supervised adult case managers, grant reports, assisted consumers in linking to needed services.



Harford Family House, Inc

• PROGRAM/CASE MANAGER

  • Jul 2006 - Oct 2011

  Supervise 2 case managers Develop, create and implement the STEPS Program (life skills education) Oversee and manage caseload of 24 homeless families Manage volunteer base of 40-50 people Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies Research and apply for targeted grants Complete reports for GIA, ETHS, ESG, HPRP and SHP grants Lead in development of policies and procedures Assist Executive Director with speaking engagements Create and monitor Case… Show more Supervise 2 case managers Develop, create and implement the STEPS Program (life skills education) Oversee and manage caseload of 24 homeless families Manage volunteer base of 40-50 people Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies Research and apply for targeted grants Complete reports for GIA, ETHS, ESG, HPRP and SHP grants Lead in development of policies and procedures Assist Executive Director with speaking engagements Create and monitor Case Management budget Show less



Riverview Nursing Center

• REHAB SOCIAL WORKER

  • Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

  Assess and address the psycho-social needs of the residents and families. Assist residents and families in adjusting to institutionalization, illness, disability, loss. Function as an interdisciplinary team member and team facilitator. Plan and implement safe and effective discharge



Stella Maris, Inc

• REHAB & LONG TERM CARE SOCIAL WORKER

  • Oct 1996 - Dec 2000

  Assess and address the psycho-social needs of the residents and families. Assist residents and families in adjusting to institutionalization, illness, disability, loss. Function as an interdisciplinary team member and team facilitator. Plan and implement safe and effective discharge from sub-acute unit Advocated for resident's rights Assisted resident's and families in completing advanced directives Completed MDS assessments and care plans



Eastpoint Nursing Home

• LONG TERM CARE SOCIAL WORKER

  • Apr 1994 - Oct 1996

  Assess and address the psycho-social needs of the residents and families. Assist residents and families in adjusting to institutionalization, illness, disability, loss. Function as an interdisciplinary team member and team facilitator. Advocated for resident's rights Assisted resident's and families in completing advanced directives Completed MDS assessments and care plans



Meals on Wheels, Inc

• CASE MANAGER

  • Feb 1993 - Dec 1993

  Abilene, Texas Area Coordinated Meals on Wheels services for qualifying adults. Conducted interviews for services as well as follow-up visits to ensure services were being delivered. made referrals to other community partners on behalf of customers as needed. Served and delivered meals as needed. Work closely with Volunteer coordinator to recruit and train drivers.



Adult Protective Services

• CASE AIDE

  • Dec 1992 - Feb 1993

  Abilene, Texas Area Assisted APS workers in investigating cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly and disabled. Home visits and extensive documentation were required.