Julie Arias

Experience

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  East End Community Services

  Jan 2004 - May 2007

  Latino Family Advocate

  • Engaged in systems advocacy to increase accessibility to hospitals, clinics, legal aid, public benefits, law enforcement, public utilities, and educational facilities. • Provided case management, crisis intervention, and created individual service plans• Acted as an interpreter for immigrants with limited English proficiency.• Planned and organized weekly educational meetings focused on health, education, and access to community services specifically for Latina women.• Re-structured grant proposal and carried out both periodic program evaluation and wrote reports on both outcomes and objectives.• Served as an active member of Latino Connection. Show less

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  United Way of Greater Dayton

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2008

  CRC Supervisor HelpLink 211

  Managed a 24-hour staff of 12, providing information and referral services for the socialservice and non-profit sectors of Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties.Planned and conducted bi-monthly staff meetings to discuss new procedures andfacilitate communication between management and staff.Supervised after-hours and emergency contractual work administered through call center;reviewed staff call logs for quality control.

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  American Friends Service Committee

  Nov 2008 - Sept 2009

  Program Assistant for Immigrant and Refugee empowerment

  • Served as chairperson of the planning committee for Second Miami Valley Forum on Immigration, held at the University of Dayton; more than 120 people were in attendance• Acts as representative to the Dayton Council on Health Equity Advisory Council 2008- present• Presented to local and national faith partners about the barriers facing immigrant and refugee communities in Dayton, Ohio• Created pilot Summer ESL Program for high school immigrant and refugee students; program partners included Dayton Public Schools and Wright State University• Submitted budgets and reports to both partners and the regional office• Petitioned Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority so that 15 Burundian refugee families could access and apply for public housing• Co-facilitated 2 refugee community gatherings• Planned and co-facilitated program committee meetings Show less

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  US Census Bureau

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

  Partnership Specialist

  • Served as a community contact representative of the US Census Bureau for Montgomery and Greene counties• Educated local organizations of all types about the importance of the census in order to increase participation especially amongst minority and underserved communities• Assisted the local Census office staff in the planning and completion of both promotional and operational tasks in the community• Ordered, organized, planned for, and executed the distribution of educational and promotional materials in multiple languages and through multiple avenues into the community• Co-trained and co-supervised four Partnership Assistants Show less

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  Professional Home Health Care 2, Inc.

  Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

  Office Director

  • Collaborated with medical professionals in hospitals, clinics, and private practices to ensure the continuity of care for each client• Carried out all essential human resource functions to train and recruit a nursing staff of 30 that provide home health care services • Scheduled and coordinated all patient nursing and supervisory visits • Acted as the 24 hour emergency contact for all clients and staff• Worked with community based agencies and nursing colleges to offer expertise on emerging populations and to carry out professional networking• Oversaw all reporting of client and employee business to the main office.• Acted as a company representative to the Dayton Council on Health Equity, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Latino Connection Show less

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  East End Community Services

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

  Bilingual Case Manager

  Utilized the Ohio Benefits Bank to assist clients in applications for public benefits, Supplemental Security Income, and Social Security Disability Planned and organized monthly neighborhood business meetings to improve safety, build community engagement and enhance economic opportunities Assisted clients in connecting to area resources and participated in Latino Connection

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  South Community Inc

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2016

  Youth Care Specialist

  Provided case management, crisis intervention, and assistance in developing individual service plans for case load of 50+ clients receiving mental health services Provided interpretation for immigrant clients and their families with limited English proficiency Serve as an active member of the employee training committee

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  Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2023

  Researched funding opportunities while simultaneously completing reports and writing grant applications to renew the current funding streams Leveraged external stakeholders through public speaking engagements and networkingUtilized Exceed Beyond to streamline fundraising, grant writing, and community engagement efforts Led both internal and external stakeholders in the planning and executing of two flagship fundraising eventsActed as liaison to the Board Engagement Committee of the RMHC Board of Trustees and the Greater Old North Dayton Neighborhood Association fostering strong relationships and supporting community involvement.Performed language translation and interpretation while also educating around cultural norms to guests and staff facilitating a positive experience and meeting the needs of all parties involved. Show less Organizational lead for all facets of the design and construction for two new Ronald McDonald Family Rooms inside of partner hospitals.Collaborated with RMHC Global to ensure that guidelines for program launch, budgeting, and future viability were upheld.Oversaw all aspects of the hiring and staffing of 2 remote program locations operating 365 days a year and serving over 30,000 guests annuallyAs a member of the organizational leadership team reviewed organizational policies, created strategic initiatives, adapted programming objectives to the needs of our guests and partner health care providers, supported volunteerism and fundraising efforts.Directed program budgets including reviewing all contracts and services to ensure financial viability and efficacyRepresentative on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of Public Health Dayton and Montgomery CountyDeveloped and presented Family Room Programming Best Practices seminar at the US RMHC Regional Conference in 2018Managed collaborative cross-marketing initiatives with a hospital marketing department to enhance visibility and promote our services effectively. Show less

  • Director of Community Engagement

    Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Ronald McDonald Family Room Program Director

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2022

  • Ronald McDonald Family Room Program Manager

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
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  NPower

  Oct 2023 - Jan 2025

  Social Support Manager

  · Conduct community informational sessions, interview 50+ applicants, and recommend acceptance for young adult and military-connected individuals.· Collaborate with students using trauma-informed approaches to build rapport, set goals, and address challenges often linking them to community resources.· Build and maintain relationships with community organizations to enhance brand awareness, assess for referrals and create opportunities for collaboration.· Track referrals, trainee contact, and community engagement outcomes using Salesforce.· Provide training and support to staff and volunteers on social support best practices.· Work together on logistics, strategy, and communication for the successful start-up of the first office in the state Show less