CHRISTIAN LAYFIELD
Dearborn Heights,MI
Summary
Licensed social work professional with an MSW and a background in foster care transition services, case management, and staff supervision. Leads trauma-informed, youth-centered support for young adults, coordinating services, coaching staff, and managing complex participant needs to promote independence, stability, and long-term self-sufficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
TRANSITION SERVICES SUPERVISOR
The New Foster Care (TNFC)
Bloomfield Hills, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Supervise a team of Transition Navigators and Peer Support Specialists providing transition and independent living services to young adults with lived foster care experience.
- Provide clinical and administrative supervision, coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to transition services staff.
- Oversee participant intake, case assignment, case consultation, documentation, incident reporting, and service coordination.
- Facilitated team meetings and case conferences, ensuring consistency, accountability, and quality in service delivery.
- Support implementation of the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model, including strengths-based, solution-focused, and participant-driven approaches.
- Monitored staff performance, guiding corrective action plans and reinforcing professional expectations, documentation standards, and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with therapists, peer support specialists, community partners, and other service providers to coordinate holistic services and address participant needs.
- Assist staff with crisis intervention, safety planning, resource coordination, and complex case consultation.
- Support program development and community partnerships focused on housing stability, employment, education, financial stability, maternal and infant health, and independent living.
- Provide leadership in developing and strengthening services for young adults transitioning from foster care into adulthood.
- Promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered practices throughout service delivery.
TRANSITION NAVIGATOR
The New Foster Care (TNFC)
Bloomfield Hills, MI
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed caseload of up to 15 young adults with lived foster care experience, delivering tailored transition services that supported individual needs.
- Supported participants in achieving goals related to housing, employment, education, financial stability, community integration, and personal well-being.
- Utilized the TIP Model and strengths-based approaches to promote participant engagement, self-determination, and independent living skills.
- Conducted participant meetings, assessments, and service planning to ensure comprehensive ongoing case management.
- Connected participants with community resources and coordinated services with internal and external providers.
- Facilitated participant intakes and ensured accurate, timely case documentation to uphold compliance and support service delivery.
- Provided crisis intervention, advocacy, problem-solving, and ongoing support to participants experiencing barriers to independence.
FOSTER CARE SUPERVISOR
Samaritas
Detroit, MI
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Supervised case management and residential staff to ensure effective support for youth in three independent living homes.
- Provided staff supervision, coaching, performance feedback, and guidance regarding case management and program expectations.
- Monitored program operations and compliance with organizational policies, licensing requirements, and service expectations.
- Collaborated with staff and leadership to identify program needs and implement targeted operational improvements, enhancing service delivery.
- Supported crisis response, staff problem-solving, and coordination of services for youth with complex needs.
- Conducted interviews, participated in hiring processes, managed payroll responsibilities, and developed corrective action plans.
TEAM LEADER
Samaritas
Detroit, MI
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Oversaw daily operations of three independent living homes that served youth transitioning toward greater independence.
- Supervised residential staff and coordinated staffing schedules, house operations, and participant needs.
- Managed participant caseload, delivering direct case management and transition services to facilitate independence.
- Coordinated intake processes, service planning, and documentation, ensuring effective communication with internal and external providers.
- Responded to emergencies and served in an on-call capacity to provide crisis support and ensure participant safety.
- Supported youth in education, employment, housing, and life skills, preparing them for successful transition from foster care.
CASE MANAGER
Samaritas
Detroit, MI
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided case management services to youth in foster care and independent living programs.
- Developed and monitored individualized treatment and service plans.
- Coordinated community resources to enhance participant access to services and advocated for individual needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess participant needs and monitored progress in education, employment, housing, and independent living skills.
- Participated in court hearings, team meetings, and multidisciplinary service planning.
- Provided crisis intervention and transportation assistance while delivering ongoing supportive services to empower participants.
- Maintained timely and accurate case documentation and communicated regularly with youth, families, service providers, and other professionals.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI08-2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI01-2013
Skills
- TIP Model / Transition to Independence Process
- Transition-Age Youth Services
- Independent Living Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Strengths-Based Practice
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Youth Advocacy
- Service Planning and Coordination
- Case Management
- Social Work Practice
- Clinical & Administrative Supervision
- Staff Development & Coaching
- Community Resource Navigation
- Incident Reporting
- Documentation & Compliance
- Corrective Action Planning
- Program Operations
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- TIP Model / Transition to Independence Process
- Participant-Centered Practice
Certification
- Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) State of Michigan | 2026
TIP Model Certification
Youth/Adult Mental Health First Aid
Trauma-Informed Care Training
Timeline
TRANSITION SERVICES SUPERVISOR
The New Foster Care (TNFC)
08.2022 - Current
TRANSITION NAVIGATOR
The New Foster Care (TNFC)
02.2022 - 08.2022
FOSTER CARE SUPERVISOR
Samaritas
12.2020 - 02.2022
TEAM LEADER
Samaritas
06.2017 - 12.2020
CASE MANAGER
Samaritas
12.2015 - 06.2017
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) -
Eastern Michigan University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Eastern Michigan University