ALLISON MCDANIEL
Cookeville
Summary
Experienced with case management, ensuring well-being of foster children and supporting foster families. Utilizes strong organizational skills to coordinate placements and facilitate communication between agencies and families. Track record of effective crisis intervention and maintaining detailed case records. Valued for strong team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with excellent case management and interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Coordinator
Omni Family of Services
Cookeville, TN
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with foster families to support ongoing training and resource needs.
- Conducted regular assessments of foster family environments to ensure safety and stability for children.
- Monitored progress of children in care, providing feedback to stakeholders on outcomes and necessary interventions.
- Conducted regular home visits to ensure safety and stability within foster homes.
- Advocated for the best interests of each child during court proceedings and family meetings.
- Maintained detailed records on each child''s history, medical information, and educational progress while in foster care.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for each child in the program, ensuring their needs were consistently met.
- Monitored progress of children in placements, adjusting care plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
Allison's Childcare
Self-employed
Cookeville, TN
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided childcare support, nurturing children''s growth and development through engaging activities.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of daily schedules and routines to ensure consistency in childcare services.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing atmosphere for all children in the church childcare program.
- Provided attentive childcare with age-appropriate activities to foster growth and development.
Administrative Associate Temporary
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Process payments for workshops, travel, and supplies, maintaining timely and accurate financial records.
- Schedule and prioritize high-volume tasks, maintaining confidentiality and efficiency.
Deputy Clerk
Putnam county Circuit Court
Cookeville, TN
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed court documentation with precision
- Ensured timely processing of legal paperwork
- Collaborated with court officials for efficient operations
SAC Instructor
Putnam county School system
Cookeville, TN
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Led educational activities as SAC Instructor for Putnam County School System
- Implemented innovative activity methods
Mother's Day Out Teacher
Living Hope Church
Cookeville, TN
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Led educational activities for Mother's Day Out program
- Crafted innovative lesson plans
- Collaborated with team to ensure child safety
Case Manager
Omni Visions
Cookeville, TN
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN12-2020
Law Enforcement minoring Criminal Justice
Nashville State Community College
Antioch, TN05-2018
Health Science
Upperman High School
Baxter, TN05-2014
Skills
- Child and family Advocacy
- Electronic Records Management
- Services coordination
- Problem Solving
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Child development
- Child welfare
- Case planning
- Family reunification
- Foster parent support
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certificates in Behavioral Health Needs of Individuals involved in child welfare
- Education of Advocacy Certificate
- Using a Strengths-Based Approach with children and Youth
Timeline
Resource Coordinator
Omni Family of Services
08.2025 - Current
Allison's Childcare
Self-employed
03.2025 - 05.2025
Administrative Associate Temporary
Tennessee Tech University
06.2024 - 10.2024
Deputy Clerk
Putnam county Circuit Court
12.2023 - 04.2024
SAC Instructor
Putnam county School system
08.2023 - 10.2023
Mother's Day Out Teacher
Living Hope Church
12.2022 - 09.2023
Case Manager
Omni Visions
07.2022 - 09.2022
Law Enforcement minoring Criminal Justice
Nashville State Community College
Health Science
Upperman High School
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Tennessee Technological University
CUSTOM SECTION
- Cookeville Police Citizenship Academy
- I attended Cookeville Police Citizenship Academy from January– May 2018.