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Jason Maldonado

Joliet

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate human services professional with over 25 years of experience supporting high-risk youth and adults through trauma-informed, community-centered approaches. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop reentry and violence prevention programs, and provide individualized support through case management, mentoring, and advocacy. Skilled in coordinating collaborative initiatives, facilitating community art and healing programs, and building strong relationships across justice, education, and social service sectors. Practitioner committed to leveraging deep roots in the Latino community and a longstanding commitment to equity with restorative practices.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Re-Entry Program Supervisor

Enlace Chicago
07.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw staff training and development programs, ensuring employees were equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles.
  • Oversaw the provision of daily living needs to all program participants.
  • Ensured that participants from diverse groups within the community were able to attend Re Entry Participant Peace Circles and Digital Literacy Classes alongside one another.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings, keeping staff informed about updates, changes, or upcoming events related to the program they supervised.
  • Evaluated program performance regularly, using data-driven insights to inform future decision-making processes.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills under challenging circumstances, effectively managing team dynamics during periods of transition or high-stress environments.
  • Recruited 15-20 participants for the program through collaborative relationships with community members and neighboring organizations.
  • Procured and maintained relationships with 15 neighboring organizations, community members, and partners.
  • Led in house staff professional development. Worked with Re Entry program team members to enroll them in relevant trainings provided by internal and external partners and organizations to foster a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
  • Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
  • Designed and implemented the inaugural Enlace Chicago Re Entry Resource Fair for 60+ participants and community members in the Little Village Community.

Re-Entry Program Coordinator

Enlace Chicago
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Ensured program staff maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Led in house staff professional development. Worked with Re Entry program team members to enroll them in relevant trainings provided by internal and external partners and organizations to foster a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
  • Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
  • Designed and implemented the inaugural Enlace Chicago Re Entry Resource Fair for 60+ participants and community members in the Little Village Community.
  • Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.
  • Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of the Re Entry Program.

Clinical Case Manager

Enlace Chicago
10.2019 - 01.2023
  • Maintained a caseload of 15 high risk youth and adult individuals. Provided a multitude of services including home visits, court advocacy, probation and parole advocacy, career training placement, one on one mentoring, and counseling.
  • Lead Facilitator for Enlazarte. Designed and implemented a mural and art work program in the Little Village Community. The mural and art project participants included students from neighboring schools, community artists, and community member volunteers.
  • Designed and facilitated art workshops and classes for high risk youth and adult individuals in the Little Village Community.
  • Participated in the Re-Entry Program Development Committee beginning in May of 2021.
  • Transitioned into Re-Entry Program Coordinator position in February of 2023. Worked alongside a collaborative team of Latino led organizations to implement the pilot re-entry program model.


Senior Crew Lead

Heartland Alliance: READI Chicago
11.2017 - 10.2019
  • Developed work-safety protocols for participants. This included daily assessments of participants physical safety, communication skills, and level of participation in various work environments.
  • Developed trauma informed transportation safety plans based on the participant's needs.
  • Built strong bonds and work place relationships with participants to learn their needs of safety in the work environment.
  • Developed and assisted in carrying out safety check points around the building for the safety of participants, staff, and community partners.
  • Mediated and resolved conflict between participants and staff through restorative justice practices.

BAM Youth Counselor

Youth Guidance
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Provided youth guidance and traveled to Indian Reserve in order to get in touch with their spiritual being.
  • Organized case loads for one on one counseling and group therapy activities.
  • Reestablished the BAM therapy group by bringing back 70% of the original therapy group and built a large group following of students.
  • Engaged and conducted outreach to specific participants at the highest level of need within the school through collaboration with teachers and school leadership.

Case Manager

Build Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Worked with over 100 inner city at risk youth in the Greater Chicago Area.
  • Provided Intervention Specialist activities within students at Clemente High School, Chicago Public Schools.
  • Developed and implemented a Community Art Therapy program with Build Inc. participants. Each session included 5-20 and served up to 40 participants overall.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of participants' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Responsible for specialized individual and group counseling, case management, court advocacy, home visits, job placement and educational support.
  • Completed 8 monthly reports across all work conducted in this position.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all participants, ensuring compliance with regulations, and confidentiality and program requirements.

Residential Advisor

Joliet Job Corps
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for 75 students in a residential dorm setting.
  • Provided daily guidance, structure and counseling
  • Monitored common areas and enforced quiet hours, promoting a respectful living environment for all residents.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order and safety in residence hall.
  • Collaborated with fellow Residential Advisors to plan and host engaging social events for residents.
  • Assisted students in handling tough situations to resolve problems.

Outreach Supervisor

Brighton Park Cease Fire
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Responsible for conducting community outreach programs
  • Increased community engagement by developing and implementing strategic outreach initiatives.
  • Facilitated in the violence prevention initiatives to curb inner city gun violence
  • Managed a team of 5 Outreach Workers and Violence Interrupters, providing guidance and support to ensure successful execution of programs.

Violence Prevention Collaborative Coordinator

Enlace Chicago
09.2005 - 12.2005
  • Coordinated 35 volunteers daily
  • Assisted in Social Services, religious and citizen organizations in order to bring violence prevention initiatives
  • Aided in the Summer and After School Programs
  • Initiated fundraising events to the Little Village Community

Case Manager

Bobby E. Wright Mental Health
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Provided full case management services for 25 MISA clients.
  • Organized daily logs and formulated inventory control
  • Consolidated and replenished daily stock within the warehouse.
  • Maintained the scheduling of home visits, assisted with daily living skills and treatment plan development and advocacy.

Education

Certified Associate Addiction Professional - undefined

IAODAPCA
Robinson, IL
01.2013

Masters of Arts - Major Sociology

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
01.2002

Bachelors of General Studies - Major Social Science

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
01.1998

Skills

  • Staff training
  • Staff development
  • Document management
  • Operational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Reporting requirements
  • Team oversight
  • Program optimization
  • Referral coordination
  • Project management
  • Resource management
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Proficiency in Google Suite
  • Grant Writing and Funding Development

Timeline

Re-Entry Program Supervisor

Enlace Chicago
07.2024 - Current

Re-Entry Program Coordinator

Enlace Chicago
02.2023 - 06.2024

Clinical Case Manager

Enlace Chicago
10.2019 - 01.2023

Senior Crew Lead

Heartland Alliance: READI Chicago
11.2017 - 10.2019

BAM Youth Counselor

Youth Guidance
09.2015 - 12.2015

Case Manager

Build Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010

Residential Advisor

Joliet Job Corps
01.2006 - 01.2008

Violence Prevention Collaborative Coordinator

Enlace Chicago
09.2005 - 12.2005

Outreach Supervisor

Brighton Park Cease Fire
01.2005 - 01.2006

Case Manager

Bobby E. Wright Mental Health
01.2000 - 01.2004

Certified Associate Addiction Professional - undefined

IAODAPCA

Masters of Arts - Major Sociology

Roosevelt University

Bachelors of General Studies - Major Social Science

Roosevelt University

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