Accomplished child welfare professional with a proven track record of enhancing child welfare system outcomes.
Coordinates and facilitates the case staffing process related to child well-being, safety and permanency throughout duration of a case, as required by DCF operational procedures, administrative code, and other legislative efforts, in conjunction with CH 39, Florida Statute. Responsible for tracking and reporting on contract measures related to permanency outcomes. Other duties include supervising the Mentor and Visitation Coach programs.
Responsible for completing intakes with birth mothers and prospective adoptive parents, assisting with the matching process, maintaining communication, and overseeing the adoption process. Other duties included drafting child studies and legal documents required for adoption finalization.
Responsible for direct supervision of a team of child welfare case managers, focused on the provision of services, and overseeing the coordination, accuracy and timeliness of workflow. Maintained a practical understanding of DCF operational procedures, administrative code, and other legislative efforts, in conjunction with Chapter 39, Florida Statute.
Provided continuity of care and case management services, with the goal of obtaining permanency for children in the child welfare system. Duties and skills included assessment and planning, linkage to services, monitoring, documentation and advocacy. As a Team Lead, duties included assisting the supervisor with data tracking and reporting, and mentoring family care manager trainees.
Provided continuity of care and case management services, with the goal of obtaining permanency for children in the child welfare system. Duties and skills included assessment and planning, linkage to services, monitoring, documentation and advocacy.
Time management
Organizational skills
Multitasking
Accuracy in documentation
Effective communication
Mediation
Conflict resolution
Leadership
Mentoring
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