Adam Rodakowski

About Adam Rodakowski

15+ years of experience in direct service and administration in both public and non-profit settings. Directly managed teams and budgets of $100+ million ensuring dollars were spent in accordance with federal and state rule. Led program development and expansion of non-profit services, resulting in 300% program revenue growth over three years while continuously improving services to youth and families. I\'m passionate about helping the system understand the need for a multi-generational approach to solutions of complex family systems issues, while delivering results in short to intermediate timelines as well to match funding cycles.

Experience

1. Director of Foster Care

   Gobhi

   Jan 2017 — Present

   Provide oversight and ensure high quality care for foster children andcomprehensive support for parents.• Assist with hiring, training, coaching, development and evaluation of qualified staff.• Update job descriptions as necessary and monitor required training.• Oversee strategic growth in program.• Collaborate with the Program Manager on psychological stability,physical well-being, and developmental progress of children in foster homes.• Manage foster parent recruitment, including tracking, pursuing outreachopportunities, making presentations, timely responsiveness, timely andthorough home studies, training, and nurturing recruitment partnerships.• Develop and nurture new community relationships in support of foster-adoptiveparent recruitment.• Assist potential foster families in progressing quickly from point of interestthrough preparation and certification as a certified foster parent; assign, monitorand provide oversight of homes to assess foster/adoptive applicants; redirectapplicants who are not a fit for the program in a timely and empathetic manner.• Oversee training and orientations, support groups, and other events throughoutthe year; conduct training and assist with other events as needed.• Oversee internal case reviews, file reviews, and audit preparation, as needed.• Oversee licensing audits annually. • Produce reports as needed for licensing, audits and courts.• Develop new policies and procedures based on program need.• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential foster parents.• Represent program at community and state forums on a regular basis.• Adhere to all legal, ethical and professional practice standards

Education

• Western Oregon University

  B.S, Public Policy and Administration

  2003 — 2007

• Portland State University

  Master's degree, Social Work

  2014 — 2017

Skills

• Social Media
• Networking
• Recruiting
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Government
• Program Management
• Analysis
• Social Services