Cecelia Howard-Albright
Madison,AL
Summary
Analytical Compliance, Investigation, and Case Management professional with expertise in public welfare and regulatory enforcement. Skilled in conducting fact-finding investigations, evaluating eligibility based on legal criteria, and managing high-volume caseloads under tight deadlines. Experienced in cross-agency collaboration and maintaining documentation in compliance databases.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Priority Veteran
Huntsville, AL
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Hours per week: 40 | Series/Level equivalent: General Case Management & Eligibility Determination
- Conducted eligibility screenings and intake assessments to ensure compliance with federal grant guidelines and metrics.
- Evaluated physical, financial, and immediate housing needs of vulnerable populations to determine program eligibility.
- Coordinated resource allocation and evaluated financial assistance requests to develop stability plans with timelines.
- Maintained detailed case notes and promptly logged program data into HMIS, ensuring adherence to federal reporting standards.
Social Service Caseworker
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Huntsville, AL
05.2018 - 11.2024
- Hours per week: 40 | Series/Level equivalent: Regulatory Enforcement & Investigation
- Investigated complex reports of alleged abuse, neglect, and exploitation through home visits, safety assessments, and risk evaluations, ensuring compliance with state and federal legal policies.
- Conducted joint investigations with local law enforcement agencies (Huntsville PD, Madison County Sheriff’s Office) and medical professionals to gather evidence, assess credibility, and ensure immediate safety compliance.
- Formulated, implemented, and monitored Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), mitigating safety threats and stabilizing high-risk environments.
- Prepared detailed court reports, legal petitions, and formal documentation, delivering expert testimony during legal, dependency, and protective hearings in Madison County Juvenile Court to support case resolutions.
- Maintained meticulous documentation and case tracking within electronic state databases (FACTS/SACWIS) under strict statutory deadlines.
Drug Treatment Counselor
Alabama Department Of Corrections
Harvest, Alabama
05.2013 - 05.2018
- Hours per week: 40 | Series/Level equivalent: Assessment & Structured Evaluation
- Performed initial risk/needs screenings, clinical evaluations, and intake assessments to determine appropriate placement and treatment pathways.
- Facilitated structured group sessions and individual evaluations, utilizing active listening and cross-examination techniques to uncover factual history and behavioral triggers.
- Developed and updated individualized recovery plans tailored to address specific needs, tracking progression through standardized milestones.
- Managed complete participant case files from pre-treatment assessment to post-release tracking, ensuring continuous compliance with institutional standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology / Criminal Justice
Troy University
Troy, AL 01.2014 - 07.2017
Skills
Risk & Eligibility Assessment
Policy & Regulatory Compliance
Investigation & Fact-Finding
Case File Management
Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
Cross-Agency Collaboration
Complex Decision-Making
Written & Oral Communication
Timeline
Case Manager
Priority Veteran
11.2025 - 04.2026
Social Service Caseworker
Alabama Department of Human Resources
05.2018 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sociology / Criminal Justice
Troy University
01.2014 - 07.2017
Drug Treatment Counselor
Alabama Department Of Corrections
05.2013 - 05.2018