Candis Jones

Enigma
DISC Type : cdi

Director of Intensive Technical Assistance at National Adoption Association

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Candis is a human and social services strategist specializing in child welfare as the Director of Intensive Technical Assistance at the National Adoption Association. With Masters degrees in Psychology and Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and a Prosci® certification, she is an expert in implementing evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for children and families.

For more than half of her adult life, Candis has dedicated herself to advocating for adolescents, not just professionally but also within her community. She is passionate about amplifying youth voices and creating safe, trusting spaces where young people can achieve their full potential and embrace their true selves.

She is a firm believer that real, sustainable change happens only when it is led by the people who need it the most.

Personality Overview

Challenger

Persuasive & Assertive

Friendly Yet Blunt

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing

Topics They Care About

Child Welfare Reform
Her entire career, from Georgia's DFCS to the National Adoption Association, is centered on improving child welfare outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Youth Advocacy
She has dedicated more than half her adult life to working with and advocating for adolescents, making it a core personal and professional mission.
Change Management
As a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, she thrives on challenges and is focused on leading and implementing systemic improvements in social services.

Media Appearances

Candis has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2024
Director of Intensive Technical Assistance at National Adoption Association
2-2024
Director of Intensive Technical Assistance at National Center for Diligent Recruitment
10-2023 - 2-2024
State and Territory Liaison at ICF
Director - Chafee Independent Living Program at Georgia Division of Family & Children Services
Director - Caregiver Recruitment and Reteny at Georgia Division of Family & Children Services

Education

8-2008 - 7-2010
Master's degree from Thomas University
1-2006 - 6-2007
Master of Science - MS from Troy University

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Insights For Selling To Candis

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a mix of questions and inquisitiveness, answer them in the tone in which they have been asked
  • Use a combination of data as well as stories for your pitch, a ppt might not be necessary
  • Help them realize that any personal risk in making this decision is far less compared to what the results could mean for them

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Candis is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Candis

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Candis move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Candis take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Candis

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