Adriane Davis
Savannah,Georgia
Summary
Greetings to all:
Employed with the Georgia Department of Human Services since Nov. 2000
Served in protective services to include Child Welfare and Adult Protective
Enrolled in Master's of Social Work in August 2023
Planned retirement from Georgia Department of Human Services in Oct. 2024
Goal is to enhance skills as Social Worker while providing quality and necessary interventions to special populations
Desire to pursue licensure in Social Work and supervision required for post clinical hours
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Training and Development Specialist III
Division of Aging
03.2021 - Current
- Identify employee training and development needs by conducting surveys and interviews, organizing focus groups, and communicating with instructors, managers, and employees
- Develop the organization’s training programs in accordance with the company’s objectives and budget
- Schedule training programs, coordinate enrollment, track attendance and send certifications as needed
- Prepare various training materials, such as manuals and course documentation, and review materials created by subject matter experts
- Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts on improving staff training and assessment
- Determine areas of improvement and training effectiveness by reviewing participant feedback, evaluating productivity, agency turnover, State Plan recommendations, etc.
Regional Advocate Supervisor
Division of Aging
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed staff through coordination, evaluation, and planning
- Monitored and organized work to ensure quality and adherence to policy
- Reviewed, approved/disapproved and/or rendered decisions
- Maintained and shared knowledge
- Interfaced with courts, conservators, and other professionals
- Performed other professional responsibilities as assigned.
Advocate 2
Division of Aging
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided guardianship case management services in accord with Georgia law
- Arranged for the support, care, education, health, and welfare of clients
- Practiced surrogate decision-making for the guardianship client
- Advocated on behalf of the guardianship client
- Documented case management actions in the case record per agency.
Advocate 2
Division of Aging
12.2010 - 06.2017
- Performed investigations meeting criteria for adult protective services
- Evaluated level of risk to clients and ensured safety and well-being
- Provided follow-up, consultations, and other resources to stabilize situations
- Initiated the legal process for guardianship as a last resort
- Maintained documentation and completed reports promptly.
Social Services Case Manager/Social Services Supervisor
Department of Family and Children Services
12.2005 - 12.2010
- Assessed the level of risk to children by conducting interviews with victims
- Collaborated with law enforcement and other agencies to remove at risk victims
- Testified in court to ensure child safety and assist with agency’s legal custody
- Supervised and planned work of assigned staff from 2007 to 2010
- Reviewed, approved/disapproved, or rendered decisions on casework.
Special Education Teacher
Coastal Psychoeducational Center
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Adapted High School curriculum to teach Basic skills English and Mathematics
- Instructed students individually and in small groups to promote academics
- Integrated interactive technology into classroom instruction
- Developed individualized education plans to meet the needs of students
- Collaborated with general education teachers to coordinate curriculum.
Social Services Case Manager
Department of Family and Children Services
11.2000 - 05.2004
- Served as the case manager for children in foster care
- Ensured children were placed in permanent stable families
- Supervised visits between children and families
- Testified regarding status of the agency and/or parent’s progress on case plans
- Engaged in required statewide travel.
Education
Master of Social Work - In Process
Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia05.2025
Bachelor of Arts -
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, Georgia12.1993
Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Performance Assessment
- Organizational Development
- Career Development
Professional Overview
- Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry learner, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts
- Conscientious go-getter who is highly organized, dedicated, and committed to professionalism
- Resourceful team player who excels at building relationships with customers and colleagues
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Training and Development Specialist III
Division of Aging
03.2021 - Current
Regional Advocate Supervisor
Division of Aging
08.2018 - 03.2021
Advocate 2
Division of Aging
06.2017 - 08.2018
Advocate 2
Division of Aging
12.2010 - 06.2017
Social Services Case Manager/Social Services Supervisor
Department of Family and Children Services
12.2005 - 12.2010
Special Education Teacher
Coastal Psychoeducational Center
08.2004 - 05.2005
Social Services Case Manager
Department of Family and Children Services
11.2000 - 05.2004
Master of Social Work - In Process
Savannah State University
Bachelor of Arts -
Armstrong Atlantic State University