Connie Pierre-Antoine
Gainesville,Fl
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and empower families and communities. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of family dynamics trauma and attachment principles. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, child welfare, court systems and school board settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO/Founder
Genesis Family Enrichment Center
01.2018 - Current
- -Therapeutic parenting, providing trauma-informed psychoeducation directly to families, schools and organizations across Florida.
Director of Professional Development
Partnership for Strong Families/Service Management Solutions for Children
08.2006 - 01.2017
- Responsible for managing all aspects of training and certification for child welfare professionals.
Adoption Supervisor
Children’s Home Society
07.2004 - 11.2005
- Supervised adoption case managers, and support staff in Ocala, Citrus and Hernando counties
- Responsible for over 130 adoptions in 2004-2005.
Recruitment Specialist
Department of Children & Families
10.2001 - 06.2004
- Managed recruitment activities and assessed licensure of foster homes
- Established the Foster Care and Adoption Advisory Board in Ocala.
Legal liaison/Recruitment Coordinator
Louise Wise Services
02.1999 - 07.2001
- Completed all statutory reports pursuant to family court protocol
- Maintained, tracked and ensured agency compliance with child welfare regulations
- Trained new caseworkers on court proceedings, testimony and interpreting the Adoption Safe Family Act.
Case Manager
St. Joseph Service
07.1996 - 08.1997
- Provided case management for a caseload assignment of 25-30 families
- Assessed families strengths and needs, created case plans and made recommendations for services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NYMaster of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2024
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NY05.2001
Certification
- MA in Mental Health Counseling
- MA in Public Administration
- GPS MAPP Certified, November 2002 & P.R.I.D.E Certified TTT
- Certified Myers Briggs & Murphy Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children Facilitator
- Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner (TBR)
- Registered Circle of Security Facilitator & Master COS Classroom Facilitator
- Certified Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) Practitioner
Accomplishments
- Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society
- Dean’s List – Graduate School
Timeline
CEO/Founder
Genesis Family Enrichment Center
01.2018 - Current
Director of Professional Development
Partnership for Strong Families/Service Management Solutions for Children
08.2006 - 01.2017
Adoption Supervisor
Children’s Home Society
07.2004 - 11.2005
Recruitment Specialist
Department of Children & Families
10.2001 - 06.2004
Legal liaison/Recruitment Coordinator
Louise Wise Services
02.1999 - 07.2001
Case Manager
St. Joseph Service
07.1996 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Metropolitan College of New York
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