Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Brenda Brown

Penny Lane Centers
Lancaster
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience

Resourceful Parent Partner Coordinator with a proven track record in behavior support and care coordination. Expertise in developing family engagement strategies that enhance program participation and support systems.

Work History

Parent Partner Coordinator

19 Years 2 Months
Penny Lane Centers | 06.2007 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between families and service providers to enhance support systems.
  • Developed and implemented family engagement strategies to improve program participation.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address individual family needs effectively.
  • Provided training and resources for families navigating the child welfare system.
  • Mentored new Parent Partners to strengthen team cohesiveness and effectiveness.
  • Led workshops focused on building resilience and self-advocacy skills among parents.

Parent Partner

5 Years
Penny Lane Centers | 06.2002 - 06.2007
  • Facilitated communication between families and service providers to enhance support services.
  • Developed and implemented family engagement strategies to improve program participation.
  • Monitored program outcomes, ensuring alignment with best practices in family involvement initiatives.
  • Provided crisis intervention and support for families experiencing challenges such as behavioral concerns, mental health issues, or adverse life events.
  • Completed frequent visits to family homes to check on progress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs effectively.

Certified Nursing Assistant

3 Years 8 Months
AV Convalescent Hospital | 09.1998 - 05.2002
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout care.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, enhancing overall hospital environment.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient needs.

Education

High School Diploma

High School Diploma

Mid City Alternative School | Los Angeles, CA | 06-1986

Skills

Patience and tolerance
Confidentiality and privacy
Resourcefulness and creativity
Behavioral support
Motivational skills
Care coordination
Networking skills
Peer coaching
Resource advocacy
Resource coordination
Parenting strategies
Relationship building
Family coaching
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

I was a T4T through UC Davis and trained throughout the State.

Certification

  • Certified Parent Partner Academy Trainer- Current
  • CPR/First Aid Training - Current
  • CPI Training -Current
  • Wraparound 101: Foundation of Fidelity

Timeline

Parent Partner Coordinator

Penny Lane Centers
06.2007 - CurrentRead More

Parent Partner

Penny Lane Centers
06.2002 - 06.2007Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant

AV Convalescent Hospital
09.1998 - 05.2002Read More

High School Diploma
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Mid City Alternative School

High School Diploma
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Brenda Brown