Ashley Boone
Pineville,LA
Summary
Compassionate Family Service Advocate with the Rapides Parish School Board, skilled in crisis intervention and resource coordination. Successfully developed individualized service plans, enhancing family support and student advocacy. Known for effective communication and building positive relationships, ensuring families access vital community resources and services. Committed to fostering family well-being and educational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Service Advocate
Rapides Parish School Board
Alexandria, LA
08.2020 - 08.2025
- Facilitated communication between families and school staff.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources and support services.
- Coordinated meetings to address student needs and concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of family interactions and services provided.
- Provided crisis intervention support to families in need.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance service delivery for families.
- Advocated for student needs during Individualized Education Program meetings.
- Educated clients on financial literacy topics such as budgeting or credit management.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources such as housing assistance, food stamps, employment services.
- Attended regular team meetings to provide updates on caseloads and discuss new developments within the field of family service work.
- Conducted home visits, assessed family dynamics, and evaluated client's needs.
- Developed individualized service plans for clients and monitored progress towards goals.
- Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12-2001
Skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Resource coordination
- Family dynamics assessment
- Individualized service planning
- Community outreach
- Client advocacy
- Effective communication
- Built positive relationships with families
- Problem solving
- Cultural competency
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Mandated reporter
- Assisted teacher when needed in the classroom
Reference
Hollie Rachal
The Pines Head Start Center Director
318-541-3106
Reference
Patricia McLellan
WO Hall Head Start Center Director
318-787-8040
Reference
Wanda Johnson
Family Service Advocate
318-419-4773
Timeline
Family Service Advocate
Rapides Parish School Board
08.2020 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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