Delia Hill
Foster Care Program Director
Decatur,GA
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Foster Care Program Director
DEKALB, FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
Decatur, GA
01.2000 - Current
- Oversee a unit of five foster care administrators who are responsible for managing the development and administration of policies and programs of social service and community agencies, correctional institutions, rehabilitative services, and related programs that are designed to protect and promote the social welfare of individuals and communities
- Directs subordinate supervisors and staff
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Foster Care Program which include direct supervision of five foster care administrators
- Establishes goals, objectives, policies and procedures consistent with the mission of the agency and division
- Analyzes and assess the effectiveness of existing programs to ensure the identified outcome measures are achieved
- Critically review case records and develop action plans based on findings
- Prepare and track Kenny A measures and outcome statistics and present findings monthly in designated meetings
- Attend and facilitate meetings involving court appointment special attorneys, child advocates and court officials
- Evaluates new and current programs to determine efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with federal, state and local regulations
- Directs professional staff in developing their skills, delivering quality services and documenting efforts
- Promote awareness of programs within the community
- Collaborate and develop processes with stakeholders, school officials, programs administrators.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Developed well being specialist role from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
Foster Care Administrator
Dekalb, Family and Children Services
Decatur, GA.
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Direct supervisory staff in the delivery of services, monitors the work assigned to supervisors and staff to ensure fidelity and consistency of a quality assurance process for foster care cases
- Monitors, reports and addresses trends within the Foster Care Section
- Provides leadership and guidance relative to the disposition of the allegations presented in Foster Care reports, safety assessments and assures response times are met or diligent efforts are made and documented
- Supervise specialized contracted agencies servicing youth with Problematic Sexualized Behaviors, developmentally delayed, and seriously emotionally disturbed youth involved in the Foster Care System
- Consults and provide guidance to supervisors
- Ensures efficient and timely delivery of services
- Facilitate monthly consultation meetings and collaborate planning meeting with Kenny A monitors, and stakeholders
- Interface with various agency executives and engage in key decision-making conferences
- Reviews new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
Foster Care Supervisor
Department Of Family And Children Services- Dekalb
Decatur, GA
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate’s staff
- Supervises a social services unit that provides investigative and comprehensive case management for child/adult abuse or neglect
- Directs professional staff in delivery of services, sets unit goals and regulates workloads in accordance with agency goals
- Ensures that immediate and follow-up actions for at risk clients occur in a timely manner
- Supervises and plans work of assigned staff
- Assesses and records client and community resource information
- Effectively collaborated with family members and their supports to identify strengths and resources that can stabilize families to ensure child safety and reduce risk
- Collects evidence, interviews witness and prepares necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal laws
- Compiles records and prepares reports, performs follow-up to determine the status of client’s case
- Coordinates and monitors children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventions
- Makes immediate assessments regarding safety of clients and responds according to established protocols and policies.
- Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
- Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
- Collaborated with case managers and community partners to deliver effective treatment and case collaboration.
Education
BSW- Social Work - Social Work
University of The Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI 08.1993 - 05.1998
NCWW Leadership Coach - undefined
Certified Foster Care and CPS - undefined
Internship Field Supervisor - undefined
Certified in Social Based Case Work - undefined
Skills
PROFESSIONAL PROFILEundefined
Certification
Areas of expertise include
Timeline
Foster Care Administrator
Dekalb, Family and Children Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
Foster Care Supervisor
Department Of Family And Children Services- Dekalb
01.2009 - 01.2016
Foster Care Program Director
DEKALB, FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
01.2000 - Current
BSW- Social Work - Social Work
University of The Virgin Islands
08.1993 - 05.1998
NCWW Leadership Coach - undefined
Certified Foster Care and CPS - undefined
Internship Field Supervisor - undefined
Certified in Social Based Case Work - undefined
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