Youth Services Center Coordinator Resume Example Bullitt County Public Schools

Jennifer

Lowe

Professional Summary

Coordinated programs to meet physical, emotional, and educational needs. Knowledgeable about organizing referrals, offering direct support and orchestrating effective outreach. Skilled at cultivating strong partnerships to advance organizational objectives.

Skills

Program development
Customer service
Business operations
Problem resolution
Project organization

Client needs assessments
Written and verbal communication
Relationship development
Budgets
Supervision

Education

Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY12/2004Bachelor of Science: Child And Family Studies

Work History

Bullitt County Public Schools- Youth Services Center Coordinator
Shepherdsville, KY09/2012 - Current

Completed grants and grant writing tasks.
Referred clients to appropriate resources available in the community.
Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes.
Conferred with representatives of local governments to assess and meet community needs.
Organized individual referrals to obtain community services, including advocating for needs and resolving roadblocks.
Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
Coordinated schedules and assignments for volunteer staff, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness.
Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
Developed and deepened partnerships with related organizations to enhance success by eliminating duplication.
Work with at-risk students and their families and provide resources needed to be successful at school and home.
Health and social services referrals, i.e. CPS, mobile assessments, alcohol and drug, etc.
Focus on behavior modification for successful transitions.
Conduct home visits for truant students and families in need.
Responsible for the development and expense of $82,000 budget.
Develop and implement school programs and parent nights.
Homeless coordinator for schools.
Focus on ollege and career preparation.

Jefferson County Public Schools- Fern Creek High School Assistant Volleyball Coach
Louisville, KY12/2010 - 10/2012

Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off the court.
Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet all team needs, including fundraising.

Cabinet For Health And Family Services- Social Service Worker Clinician 1
Louisville, KY12/2006 - 09/2012

Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Testified under oath as child advocate in family court to assist with child abuse and neglect.
Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
Investigate protective services reports of abuse, neglect and dependency towards children of all ages as well as adults including status offender juveniles and domestic violence.
Determine necessary services and initiate court action when needed.
Act as supervisor and meet with treatment providers and other community resources to provide appropriate services to families.
Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
Make decisions and solve problems, analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Observe, receive, and obtain information from all relevant sources.
Communicate with people outside the organization
representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
Exchange pertinent information in person, in writing, by telephone or e-mail.
Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws,
regulations, or standards.
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Handle complaints, settle
disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.

YMCA Safe Place Services- Residential Case Manager
Louisville, KY01/2005 - 12/2006

Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
Provided ongoing individual/family mediation techniques for youth who are experiencing troubles in the home due to abuse, neglect, truancy, dependency or beyond control issues.
Refer families out to community resources and am a committed advocate for youth and their families.
Coordinated the integration of social services/case management functions into the youth's care.
Communicated with parents, staff, school personnel, residential case managers, aides and administration for the purpose of ensuring all youth are taken care of appropriately and all programs are run according the established guidelines.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Bullitt County Public Schools
Jefferson County Public Schools
Cabinet For Health And Family Services
YMCA Safe Place Services

School Attended

Eastern Kentucky University

Job Titles Held:

Youth Services Center Coordinator
Fern Creek High School Assistant Volleyball Coach
Social Service Worker Clinician 1
Residential Case Manager

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Child And Family Studies

Youth Services Center Coordinator Resume Example

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