Kevin Boland

Kevin Boland

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  • About me

    Manager, Instructor, Change Agent & Life Long Learner

  • Education

    • University of Southern California

      2025 -
      Doctor of Social Work Social Work

      I am excited to share that I have started the DSW program at USC.

    • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

      1995 - 1999
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Sociology 3.17

      Thesis focused on kids and families in the urban environment participating in various social service programs.

    • Concordia University-Portland

      2014 - 2015
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Curriculum and Instruction & Career and Technical Leadership 4.0

      Project focused on a process to monitor and improve adult training/education in regards to retention of new knowledge and application on the job.

    • Longwood University

      1990 - 1994
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Sociology and Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity Longwood Ambassadors Student Government Representative Degree Concentrations or Areas of focus:Sociology: Family and EducationPsychology: Clinical Counseling and Child Development

  • Experience

    • St. Charles Youth and Family Services

      Sept 1998 - Jan 2002
      Program Supervisor

      • Responsible for the Kiley Boys Residential Unit (ages 12 -17, mentally ill at-risk youth). • Supervise unit staff, Medical Services Coordinator, therapists, interns (25 staff). Agency trainer.• Partner with IT department to provide technology, testing & support.

    • Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Community Services

      Jan 2002 - Aug 2006
      Manager/Supervisor/Coordinator

      Outcomes Manager• Supervise Mentors, IS department, Clerical departments, Court Liaisons & staff training.• Oversee budgeting, agency contract compliance, legal standards & HIPAA.• Work with multiple programs to create standards & procedures that improve performance.• Administer special projects & collaborations with outside agencies.Safety Services Program Manager • Supervise 3 -5 supervisors, 25 -30 Safety Service Managers & clerical staff & training. • Oversee projects, collaborations with outside agencies, contract & HIPPA compliance • Compile performance statistics in coordination with eWiSACWIS.Ongoing Supervisor/Coordinator • Responsible for 2 Agency Mentors, Court Liaison & 2 OCMs - Ongoing Services BMCW Site 1.• Maintained WCSN Site 1 compliance with current legal settlement & State Contracts. • Compile performance statistics in coordination with eWiSACWIS.Ongoing Supervisor • Supervised 6 case managers for BMCW Site 1 Ongoing Services.• Attend court hearings. Approve clients’ services and oversee client case planning. • Compile & track team statistics in coordination with eWiSACWIS.Trainer Jan. 2004 – Aug. 2006 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee/BMCW/CFCP Training Partnership • Responsible for Safety Service Trainers Group/curriculum development (Jan. 2004 - Nov. 2005).• Develop curriculum for Case Management training (Jan. 2004 to Aug. 2006). Show less

    • SaintA

      Aug 2006 - Nov 2007
      Director of Quality Assurance & Technology

      • Ensured adherence to State & Local Regulations, QA initiatives, Utilization Reviews, Satisfaction Surveys (employee & consumer), Outcomes Reporting, COA & HIPAA. Supervise 4 staff, QA intern & IT intern.• Develop Curriculum & Develop training. • Maintains Network, Intranet & Internet sites, Servers, Laptops & Desktops Computers & all Software Implementation & agency mobility devices (Blackberry, Cell Phones/Pagers).

    • T2 Systems

      Feb 2008 - Jul 2008
      Implementation Consultant

      • Consult with customers (remotely & in person). Analyze customer network & computer systems. • Provides implementation support & training related to software. • Manages multiple implementations & projects simultaneously. Product documentation. • Performs product testing and “bug” research & isolation. • Partner with IT to provide technology, testing & support.

    • Fujitsu

      Jul 2008 - Sept 2008
      Change Coordinator

      • Process change requests & adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley for Rockwell Automation. • Create, update and manage change record through entire project lifecycle.• Ensure quality of RFC: create, assign & track work orders.• Make process changes & participate in root cause reviews.• Partner with IT to provide technology, testing & support.

    • Odyssey Health Care

      Sept 2008 - Sept 2009
      Manager of Volunteer Services

      • Manages recruitment, retention, training & assignment of volunteers. • Conducts volunteer training & responsible for volunteer compliance with Medicare requirements.• Manages related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner.• Oversee field placement/Internships for students.• Partner with IT providing technology training, testing & support.

    • Bryant & Stratton College

      Sept 2008 - Dec 2016
      Adjunct Instructor

      Instruct courses & create curriculum additions in the Department of Behavioral Sciences (Sociology & Psychology)

    • Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Community Services

      Sept 2009 - Sept 2010
      Ongoing Services Supervisor

      • Supervise 6 case managers for BMCW Region 2 Ongoing Services (also CST Facilitator & IL Coordinator).• Attend court. Approve clients’ services & oversee case planning.• Compile and track team statistics in coordination with eWiSACWIS.• Lead CFSR, QFSR, Permanency Staffing & 10 Day/Assessment Staffing for Region 2 Ongoing Services.• Partner with IT providing technology training, testing & support.

    • Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services - Department of Children & Families

      Sept 2010 - Jan 2019

      Formerly the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (BMCW)• Manage Quality Improvement Unit (policy, program evaluation, contract management & reporting); work with Training Program.• Oversee, evaluate & implement the Initial Assessment Specialist Certification for BMCW.• Lead in State Wide projects for DCF & DMCPS. Project Management.• Enhancements for DCF Learning Management System, eWiSACWIS (State Case Management Tracking Software), &other state technology • Responsible for partnering with HR, for staff recruitment, retention and customer satisfaction evaluation.• Partner with IT providing technology training, testing & support. Show less

      • Deputy Administrator

        Dec 2016 - Jan 2019
      • Director, Initial Assessment Bureau

        Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
      • Quality Improvement Section Chief

        Mar 2011 - Jul 2016
      • Program Evaluation Manager (PEM)

        Sept 2010 - Mar 2011
    • Bryant & Stratton College

      Dec 2018 - Sept 2020
      Adjunct Instructor

      Instruct courses & create curriculum additions in the Department of Behavioral Sciences (Sociology & Psychology)

    • Jewish Family Services

      Jan 2019 - now

      Provide oversight of the day-to-day administrative & operational activities of the Social Services department consistent with contractual requirements, legal & ethical best practices and agency policies. Oversees all department activities, programs, services & staff, as well as ensuring clients receive quality, cost effective services.A member of the Senior Leadership Team, supports & enhances organizational, leadership & administrative performance of the team and agency, & participates in organizational activities (grant writing, development activities, strategic planning). Show less

      • Vice President of Programs and Services

        Apr 2023 - now
      • Director Of Social Services

        Jan 2019 - Apr 2023
    • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

      Aug 2019 - now
      Adjunct Lecturer

      I teach classes in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare - MSW Program and supervise UWM MSW interns for Jewish Family Services.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Social Worker

      State of Wisconsin - Social Work Section
      Jun 2010
    • Project Management

      University of Wisconsin - Madison
      Jan 2010
    • Trainer

      Crisis Prevention Institute
      Aug 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kevin Boland
      Graduate of the State of Wisconsin Enterprise Leadership Academy Department of Children & Familes and University of Wisconsin - Madison Oct 2013 At the end of study focusing on leadership skills, building teams, and other professional skillsets my colleagues and I completed a cumulative capstone project presented to the DCF Secretary.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter (NASW-CA) on Dec 2018
      National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter (NASW-CA)Associated with Kevin Boland
    • Member

      Issued by ASQ - World Headquarters on Jan 2019
      ASQ - World HeadquartersAssociated with Kevin Boland
    • Member

      Issued by American Sociological Association on Dec 2018
      American Sociological AssociationAssociated with Kevin Boland
    • Pet Therapy Team

      Issued by Pets Helping People on Sept 2008
      Pets Helping PeopleAssociated with Kevin Boland
    • Steering Committee Co-Chair (since mid-2020)

      Issued by MC3 (Milwaukee Comprehensive Care Collaborative) on Jan 2019
      MC3 (Milwaukee Comprehensive Care Collaborative)Associated with Kevin Boland
    • Steering Committee Co-Chair (since Dec. 2020)

      Issued by Prevent Suicide Greater Milwaukee (PSGM) on Oct 2020
      Prevent Suicide Greater Milwaukee (PSGM)Associated with Kevin Boland