Carli Estelle
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Resourceful ICPC Coordinator with extensive experience at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Proven expertise in case management and ICPC compliance, effectively ensuring child safety and well-being. Skilled in conflict management and risk assessment, fostering collaboration among agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Louisiana ICPC Coordinator
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2024 - Current
- Insure all paperwork is received, reviewed, and follow ICPC guidelines.
- Assess and monitor interstate placements of children in foster care, including removal of children when necessary.
- Collaborate with various agencies to ensure the child/children's well-being and safety.
- Monitor supervision reports for children placed across state lines.
- Address any delays or barriers to home studies or placements.
- Insure home studies are completed by qualified professionals, completed within ICPC timeframe guidelines, and the home studies are in compliance with AAICPC policies.
- Provide training to local staff regarding ICPC requirements and the NEICE system.
Child Welfare Specialist III
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Livingston Parish, LA
07.2020 - 11.2024
- Assess family members/individuals for agency approval for potential placement resources for foster children.
- Conduct home visits with the family to assess safety and risk factors and determine further treatment needs.
- Develop a case plan with the family to address factors contributing to the abusive and/or neglectful environment in the family and link the family to community resources.
- Supervise family visits to ensure an appropriate atmosphere for parent/child visitation.
- Present the agency's goal, recommendations and concerns on the case to the court.
- Proficiently document all encounters with clients, service providers, children, foster parents, etc.
Child Welfare Specialist IV-E Intern
Department of Children and Family Services
Covington, LA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Assist CPS with investigating allegations of abuse and/or neglect of children in accordance with agency policy and state law.
- Assist case worker with assessing needs in response to the abusive and/or neglectful environment in the family.
- Assist case worker with conducting regular home visits with the family to assess safety and risk factors and determine further treatment needs.
Mental Health Therapist IV-E Intern
Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
Denham Springs, LA
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assess clients' mental health status through interviews and observations.
- Create individualized treatment plans to address the client's needs.
- Provide therapeutic services to individuals, families and groups struggling with mental health issues and Nicotine addiction.
- Assess clients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed and providing ongoing support.
- Keep accurate and confidential records of client sessions and progress.
SPA Director
Planet Beach
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Manage inventory to ensure accurate upkeep of the supply chain
- Accommodate client inquiries to solve client related issues
- Adjust client accounts to correct balances and credits
- Coordinate marketing plans to promote selling spa retail items and services
- Over-see employee-client interactions for respectable service
Assistant Manager
Southern Gleaux
Denham Springs, LA
01.2013 - 04.2017
- Accommodate client inquiries to solve client related issues
- Adjust client accounts to correct balances and credits
- Coordinate marketing plans to promote selling salon retail items and services
- Over-see employee-client interactions for respectable service
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12.2017
High School Diploma -
Denham Springs High School
Denham Springs, LA05-2013
Skills
- Case management
- Conflict management
- Child Protective Services
- Social work
- Ability to handle high-stress situations
- Ability to work well with others
- Mentoring
- ICPC compliance
- Risk assessment
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker
08/01/2020 - Present
License #: 15949
Additional Information - Volunteer Work
- Boys and Girl's Club of Baton Rouge (2018-2020)
- Charlie's House (2018-2019)
References
Agnes Baygents (Professional) - LA DCFS Child Welfare Supervisor
Phone: 225.686.7257
Email: Agnes.Baygents.DCFS@LA.GOV
Rhonda Norwood (Professional) - LSU Professor/Liason
Phone: 225.324.7880
Email: Rhondan@lsu.edu
Wendy Griffith (Professional) - LA DCFS Child Welfare Supervisor
Phone: 985.893.6225
Email: Wendy.Griffith.DCFS@LA.GOV
Timeline
Louisiana ICPC Coordinator
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
11.2024 - Current
Child Welfare Specialist III
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
07.2020 - 11.2024
Child Welfare Specialist IV-E Intern
Department of Children and Family Services
01.2020 - 05.2020
Mental Health Therapist IV-E Intern
Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
08.2019 - 12.2019
SPA Director
Planet Beach
04.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Manager
Southern Gleaux
01.2013 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University
High School Diploma -
Denham Springs High School
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