Superb Child Welfare Specialist strongly emphasizing domestic violence education and prevention. Extensive experience in family therapy, substance abuse prevention and parent-child conflict resolution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Family Worker
Center For Youth And Family Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023
Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
Conducted mandatory job training and life skill classes to assist clients receiving specific benefits.
Collaborated with case managers and community partners to deliver effective treatment and case collaboration.
Provided on-going support to resource parents through coaching and crisis intervention techniques.
Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
Implemented motivational interviewing skills to assess risk factors for child abuse and neglect, substance use and intimate partner violence.
Interviewed clients and verified all information provided to determine eligibility for assistance.
Administered [Type] clinical tools to assess child development and mental health.
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
Preschool Teacher/Director
Our Savior Lutheran Church
08.2022 - 07.2023
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
St. John’s Day Care
11.2021 - 05.2022
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Kid’s Care America
01.2021 - 08.2021
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Teacher
Early Head Start
04.2021 - 07.2021
This was during COVID. There were no students.
Call Center Representative
HGS
09.2020 - 03.2021
Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
Placed outbound customer service or customer satisfaction calls to follow up on issues.
Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
Attended telephone skills and program information training sessions to boost aptitude.
Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product and service information to offer knowledgeable and educated responses to diverse customer questions.
Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product information, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions.
Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
12.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05.1990
Skills
Legal Standard
Permanent Placement
Compassionate Care
Active Listening
Court Hearings
Youth Engagement
Preparing for Court
Critical Thinking
Mental Health Assessments
Positive Reinforcement Methods
Client Needs Assessment
Family Reunification
Permanency Plans
Child Care
Lesson Plans
Timeline
Foster Care Family Worker
Center For Youth And Family Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023
Preschool Teacher/Director
Our Savior Lutheran Church
08.2022 - 07.2023
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
St. John’s Day Care
11.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher
Early Head Start
04.2021 - 07.2021
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Kid’s Care America
01.2021 - 08.2021
Call Center Representative
HGS
09.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Bradley University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
College of DuPage
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