Edel Ogolla
@edelogolla
Experienced human services leader specializing in program coordination, case management, and behavioral supports.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced human services professional with demonstrated success supervising staff and coordinating community-based programs. I hold a Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security and bring diverse experience across clinical case management, program operations, and legal support roles.
Over the past several years I have worked directly with people with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other at-risk populations, delivering person-centered services and behavior supports. I have four years working with individuals with autism and over five years serving marginalized populations in rehabilitative and protective settings.
In supervisory and leadership roles I have recruited, trained, coached, and managed Direct Support Professionals, overseen facility operations, ensured compliance with agency policies, and developed community participation programs while managing budgets and administrative requirements.
I am certified in Functional Behavior Assessment, Level 4 Standard Triple P (parent training coach), Mandated Reporter Training, and the CANS (Children and Adults Needs and Strengths) assessment, and I use these tools to design practical service plans that improve outcomes for clients and families.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Regional Director
Person Directed Supports Inc
May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Recruiting, hiring, coaching and supervising DSP staff; overseeing program and facility operations, ensuring licensing compliance, and driving staff performance and training to maintain quality care.
Case Manager II
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Apr 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Provided child protection case management by assessing family needs, developing service plans, and resolving barriers to effective parenting to improve child safety and wellbeing.
Program Coordinator
McGee Aegis Solutions LLC
Dec 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Developed and managed community participation support programs, tracked budgets and administrative tasks, and measured program outcomes to meet company goals.
Group Home Supervisor
Embolden Community Allies
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021 (8 months)
Trained and supervised Direct Support Professionals, assigned staff duties, ensured compliance with agency policies, and safeguarded the health and well-being of residents in a group home setting.
Legal Assistant
B. A Ouma & Associates
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Provided administrative and clerical support, managed legal documents, scheduled appointments, maintained client communication, and conducted legal research to support attorneys.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
PUPennsylvania State University
Master of Professional Studies, Homeland Security
2022 - 2024
Completed a Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security focused on practical applications of homeland security principles and program management.
Riara University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2014 - 2019
Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with legal studies preparing for roles in legal assistance and case management.
Lukenya Academy
International General Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2007 - 2009
Obtained the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (High School Diploma) providing foundational secondary education.
Tech stack
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