Developed new course curriculum and delivered training to county welfare department managers and staff.
Provided instruction on topics to include Assistance Claiming and the CA 800, Foster Care Eligibility, Fiscal Essentials for Child Welfare Supervisors, and Blended/Braided Funding
Collaborated with CDSS managers and staff on develop of new courses content
Provided on-site consultation and training to county welfare department staff including Title IV-E tribal agencies
Service Manager
CWS-CARES Financial Management
09.2023 - 03.2024
Provide direction and supervision to PVS staff for automation and tracking of child welfare assistance costs to meet federal CCWIS reporting requirements
Developing solutions that support both state and federal reporting requirements by garnering stakeholder feedback on automating claims
Support CDSS leadership by Identifying and explaining key policy decision points
Bureau Chief
CDSS Foster Care Audits and Rates Branch
05.1999 - 03.2023
As Bureau Chief I supervised the following units; Foster Care Rates, Foster Care Eligibility Determinations, and Data Collection/Analysis to support new child welfare policies
Participated in and managed Title IV-E federal audits
Collaborated with CDSS Fiscal on projects to draw down addition Federal Financial Participation while conducting Social Worker time studies
Instrumental in developing and implementing new statewide foster care rates and policy, as part of the Continuum of Care Reform efforts