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Audrey Fransen

Audrey Fransen

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Summary

Program Manager with extensive experience in establishing and leading Supported Living Services programs, achieving significant improvements in client outcomes for over 25 individuals. Skilled in crisis intervention and cross-agency collaboration, with a proven ability to develop trauma-informed care models. Demonstrated success in strategic planning and process improvement, managing a team of over 100 staff to meet project objectives. Recognized for enhancing organizational efficiency through innovative program strategies and effective stakeholder management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager - Supported Living Services (SLS)

Spread Your Wings, LLC
Lake & Mendocino County
10.2024 - Current
  • Established SLS program from inception, currently serving over 25 clients with a staff of 100+.
  • Developed trauma-informed, person-centered support model in compliance with DDS guidelines.
  • Formulated contracts and partnerships with regional centers, housing authorities, and public safety agencies.
  • Managed all operations, including hiring, training, supervision, crisis management, and quality assurance.

Housing Program Coordinator / Acting Program Manager (MHRS)

Mendocino County Youth Project
Ukiah
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Led all HMIS data and reporting, interfacing with the County of Mendocino and HUD-aligned systems
  • Represented the agency in county consortiums and housing task forces
  • Managed direct care teams including hiring, training, and evaluation of staff
  • Provided holistic case management including housing, employment, credit counseling, parenting, and life skills

Case Manager III - Intensive Mental Health Services

Redwood Community Services
Ukiah
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Served clients with severe and persistent mental illness and dual diagnoses
  • Coordinated behavioral health plans with hospitals, law enforcement, and conservators
  • Specialized in de-escalation, crisis response, and reentry stabilization

Case Manager II

Manzanita Services
Ukiah
01.2018 - 11.2021
  • Led behavioral rehabilitation sessions and wraparound care for adults with mental health needs
  • Provided skill development in independent living, emotional regulation, and daily structure

Education

BA - Psychology

National University
San Diego, TX

AS - Human Services Paraprofessional, AA-T Psychology

Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA

High School Diploma -

Laytonville High School
Laytonville, CA

Skills

  • Program design and infrastructure development
  • Policy implementation
  • Strategic leadership in housing and behavioral health
  • Crisis intervention and management
  • Cross-agency collaboration
  • Contract oversight and vendor coordination
  • Grant reporting and compliance
  • HMIS and Medi-Cal documentation
  • Certified in CPR, CANS, ANSA, Triple P, harm reduction, supervised visitation, hope facilitation
  • Trauma-informed care

References

  • Nanci Torres, Supervisor, 707-354-1118
  • Erika Coyle, Coworker, 707-234-9561
  • Micah Allison, Coworker, 707-376-5405
  • Devon Jones, SPED Teacher, 707-672-2105

Volunteer Experience

Community Action Committee (CAC), 2021- Present

Timeline

Program Manager - Supported Living Services (SLS)

Spread Your Wings, LLC
10.2024 - Current

Housing Program Coordinator / Acting Program Manager (MHRS)

Mendocino County Youth Project
09.2022 - 12.2023

Case Manager III - Intensive Mental Health Services

Redwood Community Services
11.2021 - 09.2022

Case Manager II

Manzanita Services
01.2018 - 11.2021

BA - Psychology

National University

AS - Human Services Paraprofessional, AA-T Psychology

Mendocino College

High School Diploma -

Laytonville High School
Audrey Fransen