Ashley Estabrook
Canton,GA
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Supervisor
Department Of Family And Children Services
07.2021 - Current
- Referred clients to appropriate community agencies and organizations to meet their needs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities.
- Educated families and community members about domestic violence and impact on children.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Attended Family Treatment Court, Multi disciplinary teams meetings, and worked closely with law enforcement and advocacy centers.
Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator
Cherokee County Juvenile Court
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Built the program from the ground up
- Case management
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with youth.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation.
- Inventoried and ordered office supplies to maintain availability of products.
- Grant management and grant drafting
- Communication with stakeholders regarding the youth
- managed a steering committee
- Managed the budget as a department head
- researched and implemented a low risk program for youth ages 12-17
Social Services Supervisor
Department Of Family And Children Services
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Referred clients to appropriate community agencies and organizations to meet their needs.
- Promoted awareness of programs in the community
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities.
- Worked closely with stakeholders
- crisis management
- Worked with a diverse clientele
- Worked with staff in the field to assess safety
- Encouraged staff and kept an open door policy
CHINS Coordinator
Cherokee County Juvenile Court
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication with youth and families
- case management and supervision of youth
- Assessing family dynamics as it realted to services being provided
- Communicated with multiple agencies regarding the children being served
- attended court
Social Services Case Manager
Department Of Family And Children Services
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
- Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services to clients.
- Disposed of personal biases and remained open and empathetic when designing client service plans.
- Identified community resources to support clients.
- Provided crisis intervention, guidance and support to clients.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
- Used SHINES to create and prepare documentation.
- Prepared reports for courts and participated in court proceedings.
- Collaborated with community members and stakeholders
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Community Support Individual/Paraprofessional
Family Intervention Specialists
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual youth to enable positive learning outcomes.
- responsible for case and progress notes for each youth served
- attended treatment team meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08.2008
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Ga Perimeter College
Dunwoody, GA01.2006
Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Client Needs Assessments
- Microsoft Word
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Volunteer work with animals rescue
I had the honor and privilege of working with mistreated and misunderstood dogs. I continue to work with animals and to fight the biases placed on certain breeds.
Timeline
Social Services Supervisor
Department Of Family And Children Services
07.2021 - Current
Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator
Cherokee County Juvenile Court
01.2020 - 07.2021
Social Services Supervisor
Department Of Family And Children Services
04.2016 - 01.2020
CHINS Coordinator
Cherokee County Juvenile Court
06.2015 - 04.2016
Social Services Case Manager
Department Of Family And Children Services
09.2012 - 06.2015
Community Support Individual/Paraprofessional
Family Intervention Specialists
05.2012 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Georgia State University
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Ga Perimeter College