Experienced Foster Care Case Manager well-versed in overseeing high case load, maintaining records and supporting court processes. Well-organized and methodical with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Skilled in providing specific and knowledgeable care to each family.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Specialist
Twin Cedars Youth & Family Service
La Grange , GA
09.2023 - 04.2024
Key Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive case coordination for children diagnosed with a range of behavioral health, developmental and medical diagnoses who are placed in therapeutic foster homes.
Takes primary responsibility for overseeing that children’s emotional and mental health needs are being met in the TFC program.
Responsible for documentation, filing and maintenance of child records in accordance with TCYFS policy, licensing and funding source requirements.
Participates in problem-solving and incident management for TFC program.
Case Manager
Depaul USA (Daybreak) - Macon, GA
Macon, GA
02.2022 - 09.2023
Case Managers at Daybreak, Depaul USA’s day resource center in Macon, GA, help program participants build lives of greater dignity and independence.
The Case Manager also provides direct assistance, coordinates care, and devises support plans for each participant.
Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
Shelter Advocate/ Weekend- Manager
Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, Inc.
Macon, GA
02.2021 - 09.2023
The Shelter Advocate at Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia serves as the motivator, mentor, and supervisor working with clients and ensures that each client is given every opportunity to gain a life free of domestic violence.
Provided crisis intervention and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Conducted safety planning sessions with survivors to assess risks associated with leaving an abusive partner.
Maintained detailed records of client interactions in accordance with agency policy.
Assisted clients in understanding their rights under the law and how to access resources available within the community.
Education
Master of Science - Human Services
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communication/Psychology
Salem-Teikyo University
Salem, WV
12-1990
Skills
Care Coordination
Family education and support
Flexibility
Time management
Problem-solving
Organizational skills
Multitasking and Organization
Calm and Effective Under Pressure
Relationship Building
Community activities
Timeline
Care Specialist
Twin Cedars Youth & Family Service
09.2023 - 04.2024
Case Manager
Depaul USA (Daybreak) - Macon, GA
02.2022 - 09.2023
Shelter Advocate/ Weekend- Manager
Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, Inc.
02.2021 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Human Services
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication/Psychology
Salem-Teikyo University
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