Cambriel Morris
Irving,TX
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Specialists
The Family Place
04.2023 - Current
- Educated clients or representatives during admissions process and guided through related intake forms.
- Navigated in-person and phone inquiries for services by describing levels of care, screening for services and recommending programs.
- Assisted in coordination of admissions process with clients.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Program Manager
The Lullaby House
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization
- Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
Permanency Specialist
Our Community Our Kids
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- 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.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Foster Home Developer
Benchmark Family Services
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Screen prospective caregiver families; including the completion of caregiver references; face-to-face individual, couple, and family interviews; and home inspections
- Provide feedback, evaluation, motivation, and direction to prospective caregivers during the evaluation process
- Continually assess ongoing changes in behavior, circumstances, or conditions that may affect child safety
- Provide final written home study reports within required time frames to assigned Regional Director
- Maintain regular contact with clients and treatment team members through documented phone calls and face-to face visits
- Demonstrating client progress toward risk reduction and recommendations for positive case outcomes
- Maintain accurate records, files, forms, statistics and additional relevant information in accord with agency policy, licensing, and/or funding requirements
Adoption & Foster Care Specialist
MS Dept of Child Protection Service
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- 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.
Residential Manager
EMILY'S PLACE
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Devised and implemented patient and resident care plans, programs, policies and procedures.
- Interviewed and assessed incoming residents per week.
- Provided for peaceful and safe tenant relations through complaint management and conflict resolution.
- Screened and reviewed resident applications by completing credit and criminal background checks and verifying employment and previous rental history.
- Conducted property move-ins, move-outs and walk-through inspections.
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
- Used Salesforce to maintain resident database of personal information, repairs and lease agreements.
Doula & Counselor
BOYD MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Complete client intake and assessments
- Provide adoption options counseling, pre/post placement counseling and support services to pregnant women, their partners and extended family
- Communicate and collaborate with service providers in the community in order to provide the highest quality of services and communication to our mutual clients
- Facilitate designation and openness meetings between pregnant women and prospective adoptive parents
- Assist with consent signings as necessary for domestic adoption cases
- Provide Court testimony as necessary for domestic adoption cases.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
Conservatorship Specialist
Department Of Family And Children Services
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Respond quickly in crisis situations involving children in abusive or neglectful situations
- Investigate reports of child abuse or neglect and take necessary steps to protect children
- Check children for signs of abuse or neglect
- Conduct forensic investigations and assessments to determine risk of harm to children
- Interview people, including the person reporting abuse and all others familiar with the family situation
- Document all relevant information and complete all required forms
- Testify in court
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Prioritize deadlines and work flexible hours
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology in Sociology
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
Jackson, MS12.2014
Skills
- Child Birth and Postpartum Doula
- Violence Prevention
- Case Management
- Treatment Planning
- Leadership Development
- Documentation Proficiency
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Intake Specialists
The Family Place
04.2023 - Current
Program Manager
The Lullaby House
12.2021 - 03.2023
Permanency Specialist
Our Community Our Kids
07.2020 - 12.2021
Foster Home Developer
Benchmark Family Services
07.2019 - 07.2020
Adoption & Foster Care Specialist
MS Dept of Child Protection Service
12.2018 - 07.2019
Residential Manager
EMILY'S PLACE
02.2018 - 10.2018
Doula & Counselor
BOYD MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
01.2017 - 10.2018
Conservatorship Specialist
Department Of Family And Children Services
06.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology in Sociology
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
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