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Alexis Maggert

Three Oaks

Summary

Accomplished Foster Care Supervisor at Bethany Christian Services, adept in court proceedings navigation and fostering family engagement. Proven track record in enhancing foster care quality and effectiveness, with a keen focus on therapeutic intervention and verbal communication. Demonstrated success in improving service coordination and support, leveraging both hard and soft skills to achieve positive outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Foster Care Supervisor

Bethany Christian Services
Kalamazoo
09.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated existing policies and procedures related to Foster Care placements ensuring adherence with state requirements.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to any complaints or allegations regarding abuse or neglect by Foster Care providers.
  • Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
  • Evaluated work of staff and volunteers to maintain quality and effectiveness of resources.
  • Organized regular meetings between social workers, attorneys, caseworkers, therapists, and other professionals associated with Foster Care cases.

Foster Care Case Manager

Bethany Christian Services
Benton Harbor
10.2020 - 09.2024
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities related to each case in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Monitored the progress of foster care cases and reported any changes to supervisors.
  • Coordinated with other agencies, such as court systems, schools, hospitals, and mental health providers, to ensure that families were receiving necessary services.
  • Provided referrals for counseling services when needed.
  • Provided crisis intervention for foster care families when needed.
  • Collaborated with community partners to provide additional support services for clients' needs such as housing assistance or job training programs.

Nurse Assistant

Lakeland
St. Joseph
07.2015 - 10.2020
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Organized paperwork related to patient records such as lab results or physician orders prior to filing it away.

Education

Master of Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
10-2020

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN
05-2017

Skills

  • Court proceedings navigation
  • Family engagement
  • Court testimony
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Individual counseling
  • Parenting skills education
  • Mental health support
  • Verbal communication

Timeline

Foster Care Supervisor

Bethany Christian Services
09.2024 - Current

Foster Care Case Manager

Bethany Christian Services
10.2020 - 09.2024

Nurse Assistant

Lakeland
07.2015 - 10.2020

Master of Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Bethel University
Alexis Maggert