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Christina Causey

Portland,OR

Summary

Passionate and dedicated social worker with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Successful at managing complicated caseloads as well as multiple priorities with a high level of efficiency and accuracy. Extensive experience with trauma informed services, substance use disorder support/prevention, and positive parent-child attachment strategies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Support Specialist

Impact NW
07.2021 - Current
  • Establish trusting relationships with families of diverse backgrounds, fostering a supportive environment conducive to growth and self-advocacy
  • Plan and conduct regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support services as needed.
  • Empowered parents by providing education on positive parenting techniques, child development milestones, effective discipline strategies, age-appropriate activities, and healthy family dynamics.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of families' needs, strengths, and challenges, and using this information to develop personalized support plans.
  • Identifying challenges and barriers faced by families and working with them to develop solutions and strategies for overcoming these obstacles.
  • Recognize and respond with appropriate interventions to crisis situations, including domestic violence, substance use, mental health disorders, and child abuse/neglect.
  • Advocate for families to ensure their voices are heard and they have access to necessary resources and services, such as healthcare, childcare, education, housing, and social support networks
  • Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies involved in supporting families, such as social workers, healthcare providers, educators, and community organizations.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of interactions with families, progress made, and services provided in compliance with organizational and legal requirements.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in family support services.
  • Cultivated interpersonal and communication skills by building positive supportive relationships with colleagues.


Co-Lead Infant/Toddler Room Teacher

Valley View Day School
09.2009 - 07.2021
  • Monitored room arrangements and schedules as required
  • Supported optimal social/emotional growth in each infant
  • Completed and submitted all required documentation accurately and on schedule
  • Facilitated open communication with parents and other staff
  • Responsible for keeping in compliance with state and center regulations
  • Managed up to 12 babies and 4 teachers in a 4:1 child/teacher ratio.

Assistant Director

Cascade Summit Montessori
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Directed after-school programming
  • Managed payroll and billing
  • Supervised teachers when Director was off-site
  • Substitute teacher
  • Coordinated parent-teacher conferences
  • Managed all filing and paperwork for students and teachers.

Education

FROG Scale Core Training

Healthy Families America
07.2022

Foundations For Family Support (FFS) Core

Healthy Families America
04.2022

Growing Great Kids Next Generation Certification

Growing Great Kids
11.2021

Mental Health - Trauma and Trauma Bonding -

Mending The Soul Small Basic Training
2019

Practical Application of Mentoring -

Self Care - Caring For Victims of Injustice
2019

Effects of abuse and suffering -

Trauma-Informed Care Mentor Training
2019

Psychology and Human Growth studies -

Clackamas Community College
2009

Education and Psychology -

Multnomah Bible College
2004

Diploma -

Port Angeles High School
06.2003

Skills

  • Knowledge of Community Resources
  • Child Development
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Professional boundaries
  • File Management
  • Client Advocacy
  • Trauma Informed Care Framework
  • Self-awareness
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Volunteer Experience

  • Inspirational Speaker/Workshop leader at local outreach events, 2010-Present
  • Volunteer Mentor for At-Risk Girls, 2010-Present
  • Survivor mentor/advocate, 2011-Present
  • Mending the Soul Facilitator, 2017-Present
  • Board Secretary for Bridging The Gap Oregon, 2019-Present

Timeline

Family Support Specialist

Impact NW
07.2021 - Current

Co-Lead Infant/Toddler Room Teacher

Valley View Day School
09.2009 - 07.2021

Assistant Director

Cascade Summit Montessori
01.2004 - 01.2007

FROG Scale Core Training

Healthy Families America

Foundations For Family Support (FFS) Core

Healthy Families America

Growing Great Kids Next Generation Certification

Growing Great Kids

Mental Health - Trauma and Trauma Bonding -

Mending The Soul Small Basic Training

Practical Application of Mentoring -

Self Care - Caring For Victims of Injustice

Effects of abuse and suffering -

Trauma-Informed Care Mentor Training

Psychology and Human Growth studies -

Clackamas Community College

Education and Psychology -

Multnomah Bible College

Diploma -

Port Angeles High School

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