Catherine Stephens
About Catherine Stephens
Catherine Stephens serves as the Assistant Director of the Neighbors First Permanent Supportive Housing Program at Friendship Place, where she has worked since 2015. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from James Madison University and a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland-Baltimore.
Work at Friendship Place
Catherine Stephens serves as the Assistant Director of the Neighbors First Permanent Supportive Housing Program at Friendship Place. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the organization's mission of providing housing solutions and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Her role involves overseeing program operations and ensuring the delivery of effective supportive housing services.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Stephens earned a Bachelor of Social Work from James Madison University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland - Baltimore, where she studied from 2012 to 2013. Her educational background equips her with the skills necessary for her work in social services and housing support.
Background in Social Services
Before her current role, Catherine Stephens worked at Pathways to Housing DC in various capacities. She served as a Medicaid Note Reviewer on the Quality Improvement Team for eight months in 2015. Prior to that, she was the Quality Care Lead for one year and worked as a Service Coordinator for two years, from 2013 to 2015. These roles provided her with extensive experience in quality improvement and service coordination within the social services sector.
Professional Experience at Pathways to Housing DC
Catherine Stephens has a diverse professional background at Pathways to Housing DC. She worked as a Service Coordinator from 2013 to 2015, where she facilitated access to services for clients. Following this role, she became the Quality Care Lead for one year, focusing on enhancing service quality. Her final position at the organization was as a Medicaid Note Reviewer on the Quality Improvement Team for eight months in 2015.