Roxanne Jenkins
Associate Vice President - Older Adult Services at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota- Claim this Profile
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Darrell Cox
Roxanne is a great supervisor because she allows her staff to run with ideas and bring their skills and experience to function for the benefit of the organization. At the same time, she circles back to the foundational issues of mission and vision of the organization / program, quality of service provision, and impact on clients in her discussions with staff. I watched Roxanne work effectively with staff and other stakeholders and admired her ability to encourage the best from others. She has a broad depth of knowledge related to services for older adults and is working with her team to create new services to meet the needs of older adults in the 21st century. I feel gratitude for having the opportunity to work with Roxanne.
Darrell Cox
Roxanne is a great supervisor because she allows her staff to run with ideas and bring their skills and experience to function for the benefit of the organization. At the same time, she circles back to the foundational issues of mission and vision of the organization / program, quality of service provision, and impact on clients in her discussions with staff. I watched Roxanne work effectively with staff and other stakeholders and admired her ability to encourage the best from others. She has a broad depth of knowledge related to services for older adults and is working with her team to create new services to meet the needs of older adults in the 21st century. I feel gratitude for having the opportunity to work with Roxanne.
Darrell Cox
Roxanne is a great supervisor because she allows her staff to run with ideas and bring their skills and experience to function for the benefit of the organization. At the same time, she circles back to the foundational issues of mission and vision of the organization / program, quality of service provision, and impact on clients in her discussions with staff. I watched Roxanne work effectively with staff and other stakeholders and admired her ability to encourage the best from others. She has a broad depth of knowledge related to services for older adults and is working with her team to create new services to meet the needs of older adults in the 21st century. I feel gratitude for having the opportunity to work with Roxanne.
Darrell Cox
Roxanne is a great supervisor because she allows her staff to run with ideas and bring their skills and experience to function for the benefit of the organization. At the same time, she circles back to the foundational issues of mission and vision of the organization / program, quality of service provision, and impact on clients in her discussions with staff. I watched Roxanne work effectively with staff and other stakeholders and admired her ability to encourage the best from others. She has a broad depth of knowledge related to services for older adults and is working with her team to create new services to meet the needs of older adults in the 21st century. I feel gratitude for having the opportunity to work with Roxanne.
Experience
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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Vice President - Older Adult Services
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Jul 2014 - Present
Provides leadership for services - serving people from "twinkle to wrinkle". Advancing services and supports in the areas of Caregiver Wellness, nutrition solutions through LSS Meals for Older Adults and Children, increasing social connectedness through Companionship and Foster Grandparents, advancing self-determination efforts through Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship Options, meaningful planning and quality of life through Pooled Trust Services and addressing Social Determinants of Health through care transition - with certified Community Health Workers providing Community Companion, transition home from hospital service. Bringing over 27 years of non-profit experience to this position and to LSS.
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Sr. Director - Guardianship Options Services
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Mar 2011 - Jul 2014
• Provides statewide team leadership, management and direction to Guardianship Options services, which includes Guardianship/Conservatorships, Pooled Trust, and other related services. These LSS services manage health and financial affairs, coordinate ongoing care, and protect public benefits for vulnerable adults. Services are provided in the best interest of the clients and in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. By providing a clear, strong voice on behalf of those we serve, LSS guardians and conservators seek to preserve the integrity, independence and well being of vulnerable adults in the least restrictive and most respectful manner possible. Serve as one of the team leaders and collaboratively ensure implementation of the Older Adult Strategy.
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Division Director
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Jan 2002 - Apr 2010
Responsible for the operations and management of several Senior and Special Needs programs for the organization. Including, Adult Day Service, Nutrition Service (Meals on Wheels), Service Coordination, Caregiver Coaching and Support, Volunteer Services and Paratransit Services. Managed over 45 employees and budgets ranging from 2.7 – 4.0 Million dollars. Strong team building skills and emphasis in quality management. Member of the Executive Team for the organization – which is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization. Chair of the Workplace Committee – responsible for oversight, training and communication on workplace policies which cross all divisions of the organization.
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Associate Director
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Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
Associate Director for the Aging Service Division. Responsible for the operations of our Adult Day Services, Assisted Living, Home Share, Meals on Wheels, Senior Dining, Service Coordination and Volunteer Services programs. Provided supervision and leadership for over 30 staff, of which 6 were direct reports. Member of the State Nutrition Directors Group, Metro Meals on Wheels Board of Directors and served on multiple agency wide committees. Associate Director for the Aging Service Division. Responsible for the operations of our Adult Day Services, Assisted Living, Home Share, Meals on Wheels, Senior Dining, Service Coordination and Volunteer Services programs. Provided supervision and leadership for over 30 staff, of which 6 were direct reports. Member of the State Nutrition Directors Group, Metro Meals on Wheels Board of Directors and served on multiple agency wide committees.
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Education
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2006 - 2008
Concordia University-St. Paul
MA, Organizational Management -
2000 - 2001
University of St. Thomas
Mini MBA, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management -
1987 - 1992
St. Cloud State University
BA, Psychology
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