Cozetta Price
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Services Coordinator- Case Manager
South Bay Workforce Investment Board
Inglewood , CA
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct Paid Work Experience Program eligibility to enroll a target number of youth in an assigned South Bay Service Area.
- Contribute to the achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual employment and internship goals.
- Provide case management services for the development of an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) for each participant, and monitor participant progress toward the achievement of ISS goals.
- Track participant activities, progress and results using client management and tracking systems.
- Monitor worksites to ensure adherence to child labor laws, safety guidelines and program requirements for WIOA and other youth programs.
Senior Family Services Specialist
Henry Martinsville Department of Social Services
Martinsville, VA
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including emergency shelter placement or referrals to appropriate agencies.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case planning strategies and coordinate services and resources for families between multiple providers.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs, provided guidance and support, and developed service plans for each family.
- Protected children by identifying risks and implementing protective actions and improvement plans.
- As a Family Services Specialist IV, the role included providing education and training to the Family Preservation Unit of any updates to the Family Preservation policy established by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Safety and Risk Assessment tools via COMPASS, case entry documentation, verbal testimony in court, case staffing with the VDSS attorney and Family Services Supervisor, techniques of proper engagement with families and service providers; increased and improved working relationships with community providers; served as direct supervisory point of contact in absence of Family Services Supervisor.
Operations and Youth Group Home Director
HopeTree Family Services
Salem, VA
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Accepted, screened, and processed placement referrals; Conducted interviews for admission into the Therapeutic Group Home for youth ages 11-17.
- Participated in developing marketing plans to promote the home's services within the community.
- Ensured compliance with all agency and state licensing policies and procedures with daily regulatory review.
- Implemented strategies designed to improve efficiency while maintaining high quality care standards.
- Oversaw the recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of new employees.
- Managed budgeting and financial reporting activities related to the home's operations.
- Secured 2 contracts with 2 Virginia Department of Social Services’ agencies that did not utilize the Therapeutic Group Home.
Youth Independent Living Program Manager
Intercept Health
Roanoke, VA
09.2014 - 05.2020
- Ensured continuous program development and regulatory compliance through effective implementation and evaluation.
- Coordinated licensure reviews with Regional Program Manager to formulate actionable plans.
- Oversaw budget expenditures with billing department and Program Director to ensure accuracy.
- Managed hiring, orientation, training, and disciplinary processes for staff members.
- Facilitated weekly supervision sessions with Life Skills Counselors to address youth discharge planning.
- Represented agency at community meetings and presentations to strengthen vendor relationships and increase admissions.
- Conducted admission and discharge assessments to identify immediate client concerns across multiple domains.
Foster Care and Resource Home Supervisor
Franklin County Department of Social Services
Rocky Mount , VA
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Supervised team of up to 12 staff members, ensuring quality work output and performance evaluation.
- Provided training on policies and best practices related to foster care, adoption, and child welfare.
- Managed recruitment and training processes for foster parents,
- Monitored expenditures to assure appropriate utilization of local, state and federal funds.
- Participated in policy development teams to recommend procedural changes based on community needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
Radford University
Radford, VA08-2011
Skills
- Budget management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Resource development
- Regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
- Child welfare expertise
- Crisis intervention
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Career Services Coordinator- Case Manager
South Bay Workforce Investment Board
04.2024 - Current
Senior Family Services Specialist
Henry Martinsville Department of Social Services
06.2022 - 02.2024
Operations and Youth Group Home Director
HopeTree Family Services
04.2021 - 04.2022
Foster Care and Resource Home Supervisor
Franklin County Department of Social Services
01.2016 - 11.2019
Youth Independent Living Program Manager
Intercept Health
09.2014 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
Radford University
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