Carl Wade

Education & Certifications

• Youth Development Credential (YDC) – 2009
• Certified Youth Works Methods Trainer
• Certified Character Counts! Trainer
• Afterschool Co-Chair, Executive Council – Missouri Association for Adult Continuing and Community Education

Employment

At Greater Kansas City LINC (Local Investment Commission), served as: Director of Training & Compliance, Caring Communities Program Specialist, Caring Communities Supervisor, Site Coordinator, Assistant to the Coordinator, Lead Staff, Line Staff. Responsibilities included:

• Directed programming across 52 school sites, impacting thousands of youth annually.
• Led a team of over 500 frontline staff with a focus on compliance, quality improvement, and staff development.
• Established and maintained strategic community partnerships to enhance service offerings.
• Oversaw training, day-to-day operations, budgeting, and event coordination.

At KVC Niles Home, served as: Behavioral Health Technician. Responsibilities included:

• Provided trauma-informed care and supervision to children and young adults.
• Supported youth in daily routines, educational tasks, and emotional regulation using positive behavioral models.
• Collaborated with residential staff to ensure clients’ physical, emotional, and educational needs were met.

At Morning Star Youth & Family Life Community Center, served as: Executive Program Director. Responsibilities included:

• Designed and led out-of-school time programs for school-aged youth.
• Recruited, trained, and supervised seasonal staff, ensuring a safe, enriching environment.
• Managed program structure, daily operations, and coordinated family engagement events.