Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care and Adoption Specialist 1
Arizona’s Children Association
Safford, AZ
08.2015 - 03.2022
40 hours per week
Trainer for families becoming licensed foster home providers in Graham and Greenlee Counties
Monitoring of foster homes ensuring Title 21 compliance
Certification of families to become adoption certified in Graham and Greenlee Counties
Processing of comprehensive home studies submitted to Arizona Office of Licensing and Regulation (OLR) for licensing approval
Preparation of courtesy supervision and home assessment reports for the Department of Child Safety (DCS) in Graham and Greenlee Counties, including the San Carlos Apache Nation
Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Foster Care Specialist
Catholic Community Services
Safford, AZ
08.2007 - 07.2015
40 hours per week
Foster care licensing, training and monitoring of foster homes ensuring Title 21 compliance
Certified families for adoption
Facilitated support meetings
Write comprehensive home studies and maintain current documentation on file
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Family Resource Specialist/Parent Aide
Arizona’s Children Association
Safford, AZ
07.2004 - 08.2007
40 hours per week
Accompanied therapist to home visits, connected families to community resources
Performed administration functions of office
Supervised visitations for families and completed detailed visitation summaries for Child Protective Services and court
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Child and Family Team Facilitator
SEABHS
Safford, AZ
04.2003 - 04.2004
40 hours per week
Coordinated and facilitated Child & Family Team meetings and provided support services to the families
Performed administrative duties and records management.
Prevention Specialist
SEABHS New Turf Prevention
Safford, AZ
02.1998 - 04.2003
40 hours per week
Mentored and trained Youth Advocate groups in Graham and Greenlee Counties
Performed prevention trainings in Graham, Greenlee and Willcox schools.
Teacher’s Aide/Office Clerk
Los Milagros Academy
Safford, AZ
11.1996 - 02.1998
30 hours per week
Assisted Kindergarten teacher in classroom management and preparation for newly established charter school.
Provided clerical support in office.
Greeted incoming students and parents professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Technical Clerk II
Graham County School Office
Safford, AZ
05.1995 - 11.1996
Gathered records pertinent to specific problems, reviewed for completeness and accuracy and attached records to correspondence as necessary.
Maintained files and controlled records to show correspondence activities.
Communicated with School Superintendent and other public officials about consistent issues.
Read incoming correspondence to ascertain nature of writers' concerns and to determine disposition of correspondence.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Administrative Secretary
University of Arizona Mt. Graham International Observatory
Safford, AZ
06.1989 - 05.1995
40 hours per week
Responsible for daily operations of MGIO base camp office; provided general information to the public, answered inquiries and referred others to appropriate person
Coordinated trips and special visits for large groups visiting observatory site
Processed purchase requisitions for blanket purchase orders, and vendor payments
Processed timely expense reimbursements for observatory personnel
Submitted payroll time and attendance
Handled daily incoming and outgoing mail
Made travel arrangements for visiting observatory personnel
Training and supervision of clerical assistants, including summer youth workers
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Communicated with vendors via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
Produced accurate internal and external letters and memorandums.
Enhanced projects with efficient schedules, coordinated related documents and organized resources to support unique demands.
Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
Recorded minutes at board meetings adhering to proper procedures and bylaws.
Education
Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree - Public Health
Capella University
On-line
Associates Degree - General Studies
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, Arizona
05.2005
Skills
Active Listening
Multitasking Abilities
Dependable and Responsible
Critical Thinking
Clerical Support
First Aid/CPR
Flexible and Adaptable
MS Office
Training and Development
Self-Motivated
File management
Client needs assessment
Certification
Stenographic Certificate of Proficiency, Eastern Arizona College
Current CPR/First Aid Certified
Current Level One Clearance Card
Volunteer experience
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Youth Leader, Religious Education and Music Ministry.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Foster Care and Adoption Specialist 1
Arizona’s Children Association
08.2015 - 03.2022
Foster Care Specialist
Catholic Community Services
08.2007 - 07.2015
Family Resource Specialist/Parent Aide
Arizona’s Children Association
07.2004 - 08.2007
Child and Family Team Facilitator
SEABHS
04.2003 - 04.2004
Prevention Specialist
SEABHS New Turf Prevention
02.1998 - 04.2003
Teacher’s Aide/Office Clerk
Los Milagros Academy
11.1996 - 02.1998
Technical Clerk II
Graham County School Office
05.1995 - 11.1996
Administrative Secretary
University of Arizona Mt. Graham International Observatory
Office work at Nazaire's United Family and Children Exceptional Support AssociationOffice work at Nazaire's United Family and Children Exceptional Support Association