Sarah Patschke
Chief Innovation Officer at Bethany Children's Home- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Medication Administration Trainer
PA Department of Public WelfareJun, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor
American Red CrossFeb, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Instructor (TCI)
Cornell UniversityJun, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Bethany Children's Home
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Innovation Officer
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Jul 2022 - Present
• Supported organization growth in best practices by scouting and researching new ideas and insights, promoting innovation internally; and encouraging and promoting creative thinking• Sought out and identified learning gaps for teams across the organization, designing trainings to address needs while also tracking growth and monitoring fidelity • Acted as expert and facilitator for innovation across all teams for overall organization culture development with an emphasis on creativity and originality as well as new services initiatives• Designed project management plans for various initiatives, moving ideas from planning through resources allocation processes to implementation while navigating internal and external obstacles
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Chief Programming Officer
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2022
• Developed and executed implementation of enhancements to achieve “specialized setting” status under new Family First legislation• Wrote and was awarded grant for federal program, and guided the successful opening of that program, focused on serving unaccompanied immigrant children and reuniting them with families in the US• Created and regulated budgets for several organization departments• Strategically worked towards organization culture change aimed at reducing department silos and aligning the various departments with the mission and vision• Participated as a key player in the development of a strategic plan• Guided the process of Joint Commission accreditation for the organization• Oversaw daily programming and operations for various sites including an emergency shelter and several group homes• Developed leaders within the organization, coaching up internal candidates and ensuring a strong leadership team
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Director of Staff Development
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Oct 2016 - Mar 2018
• Supervised trainers to ensure high standards of delivery of content for both new hire trainings and ongoing staff development• Designed and spearheaded a leadership initiative focused on emotional intelligence with organization leaders• Created and delivered coaching curriculum for organization supervisors• Implemented new onboarding processes to ensure preparedness of new staff • Provided consistent support during, and feedback after, campus crises to ensure continual development of staff, address concerns, and analyze events for root cause• Developed and led “Building a Better Bethany” initiative to improve staff engagement, align organizational culture and reduce turnover
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Traning Coordinator
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Jan 2015 - Oct 2016
• Coordinated and taught relevant trainings for new hires, including topics such as CPR and First Aid, crisis intervention, trauma informed care and suicide prevention• Identified needs, then developed and delivered trainings on a variety of topics • Maintained training records in accordance with state and organizational guidelines• Utilized online learning systems to create blended class formats to accommodate varied staff schedules• Organized and led a team to ensure campus wide standards in medication administration and passive physical restraint trainings • Trained on trauma informed Sanctuary Model of Care, and helped to lead revitalization of model across campus• Worked on the floor with youth to ensure relevancy of trainings, and transfer of knowledge from classroom to the cottage
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Case Manager
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Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
• Completed intake and initial assessments for unaccompanied children who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as ongoing needs assessment during their stay at the facility• Assessed proposed sponsors for unaccompanied children, determining placement in the best interests of the child, and coordinating the reunification process• Developed and led relevant trainings for shelter staff regarding topics such as Central American Gangs, the Legal Process for Unaccompanied Minors, and the Immigrant’s Journey
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United Community Services for Working Families
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Case Manager
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
• Coordinated classes and services for at-risk youth involved in GED/work skills training program, ensuring youth reach personal and professional goals• Translated for courses such as CPR when needed• Helped coordinate and manage intake for local food pantry • Coordinated classes and services for at-risk youth involved in GED/work skills training program, ensuring youth reach personal and professional goals• Translated for courses such as CPR when needed• Helped coordinate and manage intake for local food pantry
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Secondary English Department Head
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2013
• Developed and implemented curriculum for 11th and 12th grade Creative Writing, Literature and Philosophy courses.• Organized and coordinated a variety of extracurricular activities such as Honor Society and Service Club as well as innovative mentoring programs. • Developed and implemented curriculum for 11th and 12th grade Creative Writing, Literature and Philosophy courses.• Organized and coordinated a variety of extracurricular activities such as Honor Society and Service Club as well as innovative mentoring programs.
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New Holland Club
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Belgium
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Program Director
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Mar 2010 - Jan 2013
• Proposed, designed, and implemented an adult education center servicing over 2000 people, lending library and at-cost food store which served the specific employees of the textile industry • Developed partnerships with organizations such as USAID, EDC and local NGOs. • Class work curriculum focused on industry skills, as well as life skills. • Targeted population was financially disadvantaged, as well as at a low educational level (6th grade). • Proposed, designed, and implemented an adult education center servicing over 2000 people, lending library and at-cost food store which served the specific employees of the textile industry • Developed partnerships with organizations such as USAID, EDC and local NGOs. • Class work curriculum focused on industry skills, as well as life skills. • Targeted population was financially disadvantaged, as well as at a low educational level (6th grade).
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Universidad Tecnologica de Honduras
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Honduras
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Professor in ESL
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Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
• Planned and instructed course work for an ESL program at introductory and intermediate levels. • Planned and instructed course work for an ESL program at introductory and intermediate levels.
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Teen Director
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Oct 2006 - May 2008
• Developed and operated daily programming for children ages 6-18.• Activity execution included academic elements, sports leagues, special events and fundraisers.• Created and taught at-risk teenagers gang prevention programs. • Developed and operated daily programming for children ages 6-18.• Activity execution included academic elements, sports leagues, special events and fundraisers.• Created and taught at-risk teenagers gang prevention programs.
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Education
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2016 - 2017
Saint Joseph's University
Master’s Degree, Organizational Development and Leadership -
2001 - 2006
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
BS ED, English, TESOL, Linguistics -
1996 - 2001
SERAN Bilingual High School
Honduran and US High School Diploma
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