Cole T. McKinney
Cortez
Summary
Dynamic Community Care Coordinator with a proven track record at Montezuma County Social Services, excelling in client advocacy and regulatory compliance. Expert in developing individual service plans and facilitating crisis intervention, achieving significant improvements in client outcomes. Adept at strategic planning and fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration to enhance service delivery.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Care Coordinator
Community Care Coordinator
Towaoc
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted intake assessments for in-custody clients to evaluate needs.
- Facilitated individual and group classes for adults and juveniles aimed at reducing recidivism.
- Made referrals for necessary resources, including treatment and medical services.
- Identified local resources for clients to ensure support upon release from detention.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Lead Worker
Montezuma County Social Services
Cortez
01.2013 - 01.2025
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients, service providers, and courts.
- Oversaw all operations of New Wings Day Treatment School.
- Conducted child abuse and neglect interviews in compliance with state law.
- Completed required state documentation within strict deadlines.
- Facilitated family meetings to address concerns and provide strength-based solutions.
- Developed individual service plans, conducting follow-ups at 90 days to ensure appropriateness.
- Trained and mentored staff, providing necessary debriefing and counseling support.
- Submitted court reports and testified in civil and criminal proceedings.
Manager
Bridge Emergency Shelter
Cortez
01.2011 - 04.2024
- Conducted interviews and selected qualified employees; provided team and employee counseling as needed.
- Ensured compliance with funding sources by accurately completing all required paperwork.
- Assisted clients in job search, housing, medical assistance, and education objectives.
- Oversaw database management to facilitate information sharing with funding sources.
- Maintained 19 apartments and 8 dormitory-style rooms, promoting safe living conditions.
- Managed facility maintenance and property safety while coordinating contractor hiring.
- Screened potential clients to connect them with appropriate services and local resources.
- Collaborated with parole and probation officers to ensure clients received necessary services.
Assistant Director/Acting Director
Ute Mountain Tribe Social Services/Acting
Towaoc
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Completed budgeting requirements submitted to Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- Facilitated positive interactions with Tribal government and programs.
- Conducted child abuse and neglect investigations in accordance with policies.
- Collaborated with state of Colorado to secure $1.2 million for Ute Mountain Tribe.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations for Title IV-E program.
- Managed all social services programs, including child protection, family reunification, and adult outreach.
- Updated case files in compliance with Bureau of Indian Affairs standards.
- Assisted clients with paperwork for local and government service access.
Manager
Community Connections Inc.
Cortez
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Developed and updated service plans semi-annually to meet compliance standards.
- Maintained client case files according to Colorado state regulations.
- Conducted interviews, hired, and released team members and volunteers as needed.
- Managed annual operating budget exceeding $800,000, excluding employee salaries.
- Achieved savings of over $1,500,000 in 24 months by reducing overtime by 99% and staff by nearly 50%.
- Implemented time-saving spreadsheets for improved budget assessment.
- Generated required state and company reports weekly, monthly, and semi-annually.
- Provided classroom and hands-on training for more than 300 team members annually.
US Navy Special Program Manager
US NAVY
Various National and International locations
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Held highest security level in the Navy.
- Generated numerous reports from daily to semi-annual basis.
- Carried out performance evaluations for 50+ personnel on a quarterly basis.
- Performed routine training of 150+ junior and senior personnel.
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
Ashford University
Clinton, IW01.2013
Bachelors - Business Administration
Alameda University
Pensacola, FL01.2004
Associates - Science
University of San Diego
Linda Vista, CA01.2000
Associates -
University of Vincennes
Coronado, CA01.1998
Skills
- Proficient in Windows operating systems
- Microsoft Works
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Resource referrals
- Individual service plans
- Regulatory compliance
- Documentation management
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Problem solving
- Referral management
- Training facilitation
- Cultural history
- Discharge planning
- Ethical judgment
- Goal setting
- Strategic planning
- Case management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Training
- Beginning and Intermediate Social Work, Albuquerque NM
- State of UT CORE social work academy, PRICE UT
- State of CO CORE social work academy, Denver CO
- Certified Forensic Interviewer, Cortez CO
- Crisis Intervention Team Training, Durango CO
- Multidisciplinary team facilitation, Phoenix AZ
- Family Engagement Facilitator Training, Grand Junction CO
- Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED, Durango CO
- Nonviolent Crises Intervention, Denver CO
- Team Leadership Training, Durango CO
- Effective People Skills Training, Durango CO
- Team building Training, Durango CO
- OSHA training, San Diego CA
- Equal Opportunity training, San Diego CA
- Management training, San Diego CA
- Sexual harassment training, San Diego CA
- Budget training, San Diego CA
- Evaluation writing and verbal counseling training, Various locations
Timeline
Community Care Coordinator
Community Care Coordinator
01.2025 - Current
Lead Worker
Montezuma County Social Services
01.2013 - 01.2025
Manager
Bridge Emergency Shelter
01.2011 - 04.2024
Assistant Director/Acting Director
Ute Mountain Tribe Social Services/Acting
01.2006 - 01.2013
Manager
Community Connections Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2006
US Navy Special Program Manager
US NAVY
01.1992 - 01.1999
Bachelors - Psychology
Ashford University
Bachelors - Business Administration
Alameda University
Associates - Science
University of San Diego
Associates -
University of Vincennes
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