Sara B Gedeon, MPP, MBA

Experience

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  Talula's Garden

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2019

  Maitre D'
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  Defender Association of Philadelphia

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2021

  • Supervised and managed the departmental process for clients referred to forensic evaluations• Provided formal monthly supervision for a team of administrative and clerical staff •. Reviewed client referrals from attorneys for appropriateness and accuracy, submitted referrals to appropriate disposition, including placement from custody to mental health and substance use treatment facilities • Managed administrative and clerical staff’s execution of tasks in processing case files from referral to release• Provided regular supervision for 20 college student interns; provide ongoing formal and informal training and instruction regarding the legal and social services processes for clients stipulated to the forensic evaluation program • Conducted program evaluations for internship program to assess strengths and improvements for future success• Attended monthly meetings with Philadelphia stakeholders and treatment providers as the point-of-contact representative for the Adult Social Services unit• Visited area treatment provider agencies to address client concerns and to conduct performance reviews.• Assisted the Adult Social Services’ Chief and Assistant Chief in executing varied activities that support our client-centered team-oriented defense practice. Show less • Processed referrals sent from attorneys and judges for clients and distribute relevant paperwork for supervisor review• Provided information and fielded questions from clients regarding their report recommendations and how that information would impact their custody status• Prepared monthly stats for the Adult Social Services unit, which included how many clients were released from incarceration, costs and money saved• Entered client data in Social Services database, utilized various databases including CPCMS, DCM, Lock and Track to create and update client files Show less

  • Forensic Specialist

    Jun 2015 - Mar 2021

  • Administrative Assistant

    Oct 2015 - Jun 2017
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  Philadelphia Bail Fund

  Mar 2021 - Mar 2024

  • Develop and implement plans and objectives of the social services department, which provides service to 400 clients in total; supervise Support Coordinator and peer supporters• Drive organizational post-release strategy to increase participant engagement with community-based resources • Establish and improve department standards by incorporating evidence-based practices regarding client engagement, support, timelines, program evaluations and quality of service • Streamline data entry processes to efficiently collect client information, improve support services and centralize departmental communications• Collaborate with community organizations to assess current programs and enact creative solutions to address client needs • Plan and facilitate stakeholder, departmental and community partner meetings• Research and write grant proposals to fund PBF programs and initiatives; successfully obtain grant funding for Healing to Empower workshop• Manage and oversee PBF’s inaugural Healing to Empower workshop, a four-week program providing leadership development and trauma informed support to justice involved people; construct interviews with Healing to Empower participants for process and outcome evaluations Show less • Designed and implemented the client support model for PBF and worked closely with Operations Coordinator to ensure the delivery of high-quality services• Performed needs assessment for justice-involved individuals to determine the best resources to address their needs• Connected clients with post-release supports and referred them to partner agencies • Assisted clients with transportation to court (coordinate rides, text reminders for court dates, transportation passes); develop and maintain relationships with 20 community service providers Show less

  • Director of Post-Release Supports

    Jun 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Support Coordinator

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Community Justice Project, Inc.

  Apr 2024 - now

  Director of Operations

  Creates systems to guide start-up organization to next phase of organizational growth and ensure staff are supported in that process.Manages the office and organizational systems to ensure internal and external effectivenessServe as CJP human resources point person, including staff recruitment and onboarding, and overseeing the performance evaluation processCollaborates closely with Finance Consultant on expense tracking, monthly reconciliation reports, and petty cashDevelops and maintain internal procedures, policies, and structures required to create an efficient and effective working environmentSupports with the tracking of impact, metrics and other evaluation tools needed for reporting and gauging the effectiveness of CJP’s work Show less