Christie E. Ungarten
Elkton,MD
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Family Services Coordinator and Intake Specialist
Cecil County Judy Center/Cecil County Public Schools
Cecil County, MD
08.2021 - Current
- Serve as the primary point of contact for referrals received from community agencies, hospitals, school personnel and individuals seeking support through the Judy Center.
- Review and assess referrals to ensure eligibility and coordinate assignment to appropriate Judy Center staff.
- Provide intensive case management services to high-need families and teen parents by building trusting relationships, developing family-centered goals, connecting families to community resources, and addressing basic needs.
- Plan and facilitate monthly support groups for teen parents and their children.
- Maintain accurate case documentation and date tracking withing the Compyle system to support program evaluation and grant reporting.
- Assist with annual grant management and compliance activities to ensure program objectives and funding requirements are met.
- Coordinate purchasing and budget allocations for the Judy Center programs and resources.
- Oversee the maintenance and operation of school-based pantries, collaborating with community partners to address identified needs and ensure continued support for families.
- Develop and sustain collaborative partnerships with community agencies, businesses, schools, and stakeholders to expand resources and strengthen services for children and families throughout the county.
Child Protective Services Assessor
Cecil County Department of Social Services
Elkton, MD
12.2015 - 08.2021
- Responsible for investigating child abuse and neglect, which includes physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and human trafficking allegations.
- Interviewing both children and adults in regards to the above allegations to determine the validity of the child maltreatment allegation, using the interviews, written documentation and physical evidence.
- Simultaneously assess for additional concerns.
- The case worker will utilize the Family Centered Practice approach and their interpersonal skills to interview and obtain highly sensitive/ confidential information.
- Provide crisis intervention services and education on child maltreatment, laws, family functioning, child needs and child care.
- Testify in the court of law and be confident in assessment skills.
Child Foster Care Worker
Cecil County Department of Social Services
Elkton, MD
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Responsible for helping to locate/work with foster families, and evaluate the effectiveness of a fostering situation.
- Serve as liaison between families, children, schools, and the social service agency.
- Responsible for the Permanency, safety and well being of the children in foster care.
- Responsible for maintaining a caseload and completing the necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
- Developing/presenting court reports and attending court hearings.
Associate Clinician
Connections CSP
Newark, DE
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Responsible for providing counseling and treatment services to adults with mental health and/or substance abuse conditions in an outreach setting.
- Responsible for providing medication education, and helping clients to achieve medication compliance.
- Writing daily progress notes and keeping up to date with all paper work.
- Work with clients to create attainable treatment plans and also reach goals.
Case Manager
Health Care Commons
Pennsville, NJ
03.2008 - 10.2012
- Responsible for managing a caseload of mentally ill clients, developing individual recovery plans, and providing group instruction on topics such as anger management, and stress management.
- Tracking client medication compliance.
Intern/Case Manager
Department of Juvenile Services
Elkton, MD
08.2007 - 12.2007
- Intensive case studies dealing with youth in the community, insuring community safety, mentoring youth in case load, meeting with youth and family in school and office, traveling to placements.
Timeline
Lead Family Services Coordinator and Intake Specialist
Cecil County Judy Center/Cecil County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Child Protective Services Assessor
Cecil County Department of Social Services
12.2015 - 08.2021
Child Foster Care Worker
Cecil County Department of Social Services
11.2013 - 12.2015
Associate Clinician
Connections CSP
10.2012 - 11.2013
Case Manager
Health Care Commons
03.2008 - 10.2012
Intern/Case Manager
Department of Juvenile Services
08.2007 - 12.2007