Regional Kinnect Program Director

S. Rene’ King, MA

**** ******** ******, ********, ** 44870

443-***-**** (cell)

EDUCATION

Ohio University June 2004

Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration

Wittenberg University June 1987

Bachelor of Arts Degree

American University Fall 1986

Washington Semester Program

Served as an intern with the Department of Housing and Urban Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Regional Director, Kinnect 3/2019-present

Provide direct support and coaching to regional Kinnect to Family Coaches regarding program

documentation, philosophy and system barrier navigation

Lead efforts to implement the program in new partner sites with an emphasis on relationship development and strategic teaming & planning

Work directly with Coaches and staff at partner sites to ensure model fidelity markers are being met in all areas of the program

Assist the Coaches with conducting family finding and community outreach as needed

Assist the Coaches, partner site staff, and court personnel with meeting the Fostering Connections to Success Act, applicable Ohio statutes, and Ohio Child Welfare policy in regards to relative/kin notification and placement

Work directly with Coaches and partner site staff to develop and execute a plan for program sustainability

Facilitate communication with program staff, county partners, community stakeholders and funders to ensure effective service delivery

Work closely with program leadership to identify, address, and monitor any implementation challenges

Provide training and updated information to partner agencies on the program model as needed

Work collaboratively with program leadership to hire and develop regional support personnel

Work with Kinnect leadership to develop micro and macro supplemental supports to kinship families served by the model

Children Services Administrator, Huron County Job & Family Services 6/16-1/2019

•Administer and direct the activities of Children Services, Adult Protective Services,

and Child Care

•Establish and monitor assignments of program area to ensure compliance

•Troubleshoot program issues; recommend corrective action as needed

•Responsible for full compliance with all applicable program and agency standards

•Train and evaluate supervisory and line staff

•Ensure all reports, contracts and MOU’s are completed and adhered to

•Recommend staff to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote or discharge

•Responsible for fiscal and program integrity and accountability

Child Welfare Casework Supervisor, Franklin County Children’s Services 10/15-5/16

•Responsible for screening decisions on child abuse/neglect reports

•Supervise assigned staff including advising staff on policies and procedures for child welfare screening practices and assessment/investigation

•Assess service needs, provide case direction and contact community resources as needed

•Conduct unit meetings to build cohesive staff, evaluate staff performance, interview applicants

Director of Child Protective Services, Department of Human Resources 10/13-5/15

•Manage and direct Social Service Administration activities and priorities related to the Child Protective Services Programs administered at the local county level for children and families.

•Provide direct and indirect supervision and management leadership to staff

•Oversees implementation efforts for Maryland’s Child Protective Response programs including working closely with the Secretary, SSA Executive Director, State Agency Leads, local department staff and stakeholders

•Provide consultation and technical assistance to internal and external customers, including other SSA and DHR offices, local departments of social services, courts, General Assembly, media, public/private businesses and stakeholders at the City, County, State, and Federal government levels

•Determine program goals, objectives, performance indicators and outcome measures and develops policies and practice to meet those goals

•Develops and oversees training modules for staff in consultation with the training units of the local departments and the University of Maryland School of Social Work

•Act as the in-house expert with other internal and external stakeholders on program regulations, policies, and general and specific issues

•Responsible for personnel management including: screen, interview, and hire candidates for supervisor, policy analyst and clerical positions. Train supervisors and provide consultation on sensitive issues. Ensure staff assessments (PEP) are completed and staff training is facilitated. Authorize performance appraisals and personnel actions

•Act as principal to the agency Executive Director on all policies, procedures and recommended actions pertaining to the administration and operation of Alternative Response

•Develop and maintain relationships with various child welfare constituencies

•Develop, manage and monitor the Child Protective Services program budget of $2,725,588

•Serve as part of the senior management team of the Social Services Administration

Manager of Training & Development, Lucas County Children Services Board 12/12-10/13

•Manage the operation of the Northwest Ohio Regional Training Center (NWORTC)

•Provide competency based training for child welfare staff employed by the 16 counties assigned to the NWORTC

•Responsible for contract deliverables defined in each two-year grant contract with ODJFS

•Communicate, collaborate and provide consultation with agencies within the Northwest Region on county specific staff development issues, various state training initiatives, organizational needs assessments and development plans to address identified needs

•Actively participate on the state-wide Steering Committee and serve as a voting member

•Serve on state-wide work teams

•Manage and oversee the development of training calendars for staff and foster caregivers

•Conduct county liaison meetings and county site visits

•Attend and evaluate workshops, trainer skill development and participate in the selection of trainers

•Manage the training facility and department staff

•Utilize computerized training database and maintain all training records and data for the region

•Coordinate conferences

•Develop and manage the regional training center’s budget including the purchase of training supplies, equipment, books, films, quarterly calendars and etc.

•Prepare annual State, Regional Training Center, Agency and local reports

•Consult with management on performance, organizational and leadership training matters and conducts training needs assessments to determine interventions required to enhance overall agency and employee performance

•Partner with HR to develop and implement strategies related to HR management issues

•Participate in casework applicant testing, conduct interviews and makes recommendations for employment

•Develop and coordinate training unit curriculum for new caseworkers

•Facilitate training for agency staff

Ohio Differential Response Manager, American Humane Association 10/10-12/12

•Provide pre-implementation consultation to counties under differential response construction.

•Serve as primary point of contact for differential response counties in Ohio with an emphasis on readiness, implementation and sustainability.

•Conduct and document periodic site visits to counties and State offices

•Conduct continuous quality improvement activities with Ohio Stakeholders

•Deliver foundational training on differential response to community groups, agency staff, and others

•Develop materials to promote, support and advance statewide implementation of differential response

•Plan and coordinate immersion activities for State and county staff

•Develop the Ohio Alternative Response Quarterly Newsletter

•Develop quarterly reports for American Humane Association and ODJFS

•Provide regular updates to the Director of Child Protection Reform

•Serves as an in-person liaison with project partners and stakeholders

•Represent American Humane’s Children’s Division in designated local, state and national coalitions and meetings, identifying and promoting program development opportunities for American Humane

Adjunct Instructor, Ohio University- Chillicothe,OH 45601 9/04-9/10

•Provide professional instruction and develop course curriculum in the African

American Studies Department

Social Service Supervisor, Ross Co. Children’s Services, Chillicothe, OH 1/99-9/10

•Supervise assigned staff

•Plan, develop, organize and manage programs, policies and procedures for

the intake unit

•Coordinate with other agencies and community resources to ensure the

continuity of programs

•Receive and investigate complaints of child abuse, neglect and dependency

•Interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to agency

operations

•Make decisions regarding the removal and/or placement of children

•Participate in and track court hearings

•Conduct meetings and training sessions

•Develop and maintain an on-call schedule to handle emergencies after business hours

•Supervise the on-call worker

•Participate in the Child Protection Center Case Review Team Meeting

•Participate in the Sexual Assault Response Team

•Alternative Response Pilot Leader

•Served on the Advisory Committee Workgroup on Alternative Response Program Design

•Served on the Ohio Intimate Partner Violence Project Task Group

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