Sapreen Khalaifeh
La Plata,MD
Summary
Support program operations that are monitored by the Local Management Board to meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain community-based programs serving children, youth, and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Management Board Program Specialist
Charles County Governnment
07.2019 - Current
- Assist with thepreparation of briefings, reports, and presentations to elected officials, community providers, vendors, and other key stakeholders on topics pertaining to human services delivery
- Assist with coordinating and implementing programs that are funded through various Maryland State and Federal funding sources to enhance the quality of life in Charles County.
- Assist with monitoring and tracking the Early Childhood Advisory Council's spending and programmatic goals.
- Work with agencies to develop county-wide efforts to increase/improve school readiness
- Conduct monitoring site visits to vendors of community-based programs and AlphaBest childcare centers
- Review daily, monthly, and yearly activities of LMB vendors to ensure conditions of award and other contractual agreements are followed
- Serve on committees, task forces, planning teams, and boards to form a collaborative approach that addresses local human service needs
- Interpret and apply state and local program policy pertaining to human service needs.
- Prepares and maintains program records, statistics, files, and reports.
- Assists with developing internal budgets for state and local purposes and administer programs in accordance with state and County procurement policies.
- Assists with writing proposals, agreements and other internal contract documents
Family Centered Specialist
Institute for Family Centered Services
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Work with families to prevent crisis and secure the wellbeing of all including children, older adults, and families
- Conduct home visits to provide support and therapeutic treatment
- Acquired case load including Department of Juvenile Services referrals, 1915i, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program clients
- Responsible for meeting required amount of billable hours through time management and organizational skills
- Provide Family Centered Treatment to clients and families after successful completion of online training and in-field supervision
- Coordinate with law enforcement for DJS cases
- Provide assessments and intensive case management
- Develop and implement service plans to address family and individual needs, as well as write monthly reports of progress
- Implement court-ordered services for DJS clients
- Work with service providers/collaterals in the community such as therapists, probation officers, social workers, etc
- Serve as a client advocate in accessing services and working with other agencies such as schools, courts, and mental health professionals
- Coordinate in the creation and implementation of Individual Rehabilitation Plans
- Development, implementation and maintenance of rehabilitation contact notes and monthly and quarterly summaries
- Identify and address the client's rehabilitation needs
- Facilitate female/male youth groups
- Conduct discharge and create a plan for crisis after discharge.
Youth Counselor
Community Child Care Center
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Enhanced youths'' self-esteem by implementing confidence-building activities and group discussions.
- Helped children ages 5-12 years solve problems and make healthy choices; Taught children conflict resolution skills;
- Guided teens in a positive direction for the future
- Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and boundaries within a supportive environment.
- Assist director in filing, handling money and receipts
- Order equipment/supplies needed for office and daily activities
- Schedule appointments to meet clients
Volunteer/Intern
Community Child Care Center
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Engage with children educationally through theme-based activities
- Help assess and work with children facing behavioral issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN - OnlineBachelor of Arts in Psychology - Psychology
Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA05.2016
Skills
- Documentation
- Mental Health
- SPSS
- Therapy
- Bilingual
- Case Management
- Critical Thinking
- Building Rapport while Maintaining Professional Relationships
- Establishing Goals
- Behavioral Therapy
- Knowledge of Research Ethics
- Understanding physiological, emotional, cognitive and social determinants of behavior
- Grant Writing
- Contract Management
- Budget Management
- Behavioral Therapy
- Knowledge of Research Ethics
- Understanding physiological, emotional, cognitive and social determinants of behavior
- Use of SPSS Software
Timeline
Local Management Board Program Specialist
Charles County Governnment
07.2019 - Current
Family Centered Specialist
Institute for Family Centered Services
09.2016 - 07.2019
Youth Counselor
Community Child Care Center
06.2016 - 08.2016
Volunteer/Intern
Community Child Care Center
10.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Psychology
Mary Baldwin University
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