Social Service Professional with 6 years of experience in child and youth program assistance, case management, and education. Demonstrates a collaborative approach in crisis intervention, data analysis, and regulatory compliance, effectively supporting over 100 families through strategic planning and community engagement. Passionate about leveraging skills to enhance client services and foster positive outcomes through organizational growth and community development.
• Serve as a liaison for prospective foster parents, providing comprehensive information through recruitment conferences, meetings, and vendor events.
• Conduct assessments of potential foster homes to ensure they meet the regulatory standards and are suitable for child placements.
• Develop and implement community outreach programs to raise awareness about fostering and generate interest among potential recruits.
• Collaborate with social workers and child welfare professionals to streamline the placement process and enhance services provided to children and families.
• Effectively addressed complex technical challenges in foster care recruitment by implementing innovative and evidence-based strategies, ensuring clarity in communication of new methodologies.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, including reports and presentations, to communicate program status and compliance issues effectively to management.
• Managed individual child and family cases, conducting thorough assessments and developing personalized service plans to meet specific needs.
• Coordinated with various agencies and service providers to ensure comprehensive support and resources for families.
• Monitored program implementation and outcomes, providing advocacy, support, and intervention as necessary to improve family dynamics.
• Coordinated referrals for medical and dental services, ensuring timely access and contributing to improved health outcomes.
• Conducted detailed assessments of child and family needs, allowing for targeted interventions that improved service delivery and outcomes.
• Developed and present case compliance audits to staff and leadership, and maintain operational standards using data analysis.
• Delivered quality programming and support to children and youth within military installations, enhancing social, emotional, and educational development.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of age-appropriate learning activities and programs in compliance with Department of Defense regulations.
• Maintained accurate records and evaluations of program effectiveness, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate individual learning assessments with children and analyze assessment data.
• Advised families on community resources, referral programs, and various specialized services offered by MWR.
• Consulted with families through quarterly individual conferences to review each child's progress and explore methods to improve the program's effectiveness
• Facilitated diverse learning environments for 20+ students, enhancing engagement and comprehension.
• Adapted lesson plans to meet varied learning needs, achieving improved student performance.
• Collaborated with faculty to develop educational strategies, fostering a cohesive teaching approach.
• Implemented effective classroom management techniques, significantly increasing student participation and fostering a culture of respect.
• Developed and delivered tailored lesson plans aligned with lEPs, ensuring individual student needs were met and learning outcomes achieved.
• Evaluated student assessments to identify learning gaps, leading to targeted interventions that boosted overall academic performance.
Foster Care Intern, Embrace Treatment Foster Care, Norfolk, VA (Jan 2019-Dec 2019)
Mental Health Assistant, Crestar Health LLC, Norfolk, VA (May 2020-Aug 2021)