Experience

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  Fremont county sheriff’s department

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Deputy sheriff

  Patrolled county roads as well as community areas ensured laws were enforced within the communities and managed the county jail.

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  Tarkio academy (ysi)

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Group leader

  Assisted in supervison of thirty-two adjudicated minors: provided daily living, group treatment and individual, supervise other staff on duty, assist team leader in other duties, ensure safety for staff and students during shift, assist during off hours when needed for security and safety reasons, liaison between students, family and court system.

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  Douglas county youth center

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Juvenile detention specialist

  Provided safe and secure environment within a unit of detainees, implement disciplinary measures when needed, oversee daily living schedule.

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  Sarpy county juvenile justice center

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2008

  Sr. supervisor

  Conducted C.A.R.E checks for juveniles on house arrest, safety and security inside the facility, booking procedures, assisting probation with placement of juveniles including attending court hearings.

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  Heartland family service

  Mar 2008 - Dec 2014

  □ Provided management, supervision, and evaluation of Child Welfare / Juvenile Justice Services and Community Based Evaluations.□ Developed and maintain communication with state, regional, and local government, private agencies, and business and community groups.□ Oversaw the implementation of daily policies and procedures in all program areas.□ Established procedures and practices in support of Heartland Family Service’s emphasis on Sanctuary, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Trauma-Informed Care.□ Contributed leadership in the development of programs and services for the benefit of children and families.□ Liaised between the courts and agency programs. □ Researched and implemented on-line school program for juveniles within a placement setting.□ Ensured all supervised programs had well developed and maintained budgets. □ Actively participated with the Agency Board of Directors to reach short- and long-term decisions directly affecting the future of the Agency.□ Developed Agency strategic goals and aided in program evaluation development. □ Reviewed and negotiated all contractual rates with state, regional, and local government.□ Advocated on behalf of the Agency with legislative decisions and served as a liaison between the Agency and community providers. Show less □ Oversaw daily management of all aspects of child welfare services in the Omaha area to include facility, budget, personnel management, and program development and implementation.□ Interfaced with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Nebraska Families Collaborative.□ Monitored and reconciled outstanding account receivables for services rendered.□ Arranged administrative support and emergency assistance for program staff to include direct service coverage and transportation as needed. Show less

  • Assistant Vice President

    Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Program Director

    Mar 2008 - Jun 2013
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  Vodec

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Residential supervisor

  □ Evaluated the needs of individuals served and planned for a continuum of services.□ Prepared and maintained records of services rendered.□ Supervised, evaluated, and coordinated activities of residential staff.□ Implemented proper programming that meet client needs.□ Ensured facilities operate within the State of Nebraska Developmentally Disabilities Regulations.

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  Child saving institute

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2024

  Director, juvenile justice services

  □ Plan, organize, direct, and implement all residential services and program operations.□ Responsible for P&L and ensure that financial controls are in place; act as a good steward of financial resources available to the agency and programs.□ Ensure all program elements comply with state and federal regulatory, contractual, licensing and Council on Accreditation requirements.□ Oversee required and designated training as assigned by the State of Nebraska and the Agency and, provide training as needed to ensure a safe and therapeutic/trauma-informed environment for the youth and their families.□ Collaborate with the Agency’s Board of Directors, foundation, executive committee, and partner organizations.□ Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and leaders and represent the agency at the local and state levels. Show less

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  Trauma informed care training center

  Jan 2022 - now

  Consultant & mentor

  □ Consultant for agencies transitioning to a trauma-informed culture. □ Assist with content questions through weekly scheduled videoconferencing, online chat, or email support, while allowing the employees the ultimate experience in self-paced learning.□ Provide a deeper dive into the content through collaboration for better understanding.□ Motivate the employees to complete the course content by providing a level of accountability and coaching.□ Assist the employees in applying the course content to their specific discipline.□ Provide support and understanding as the employees deal with exposure to triggering content. Show less