Diria Dawson
North Plainfield,NJ
Summary
Pursuing a position that presents opportunity to utilize critical thinking skills and interpersonal skills in a collaborative environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Program Assistance Foster Care Manager
Administration for Children's Services
150 Williams St., New York, NY 10038
06.2018 - Current
- Supervise three Program Evaluators monitoring five contracted foster care agencies.
- Provides support and guidance to team to ensure work compliance and adherence to policies and protocols.
- Analyze PAMS and other data sources such as FPS, ORE and OCFS etc., to monitor provider agency performance and ensure best practice.
- Provides individual and group supervision to Program Evaluators on a weekly and bi-weekly basis.
- Participate in collaborative meetings with contracted foster care provider agencies, ACS and other stakeholders.
- Review staffs monthly summaries and COQI reports and provides guidance and feedback.
- Assists and provide support to the Residential Team in completing site visits on a bi-annual basis.
- Work collaboratively with the Quality Assurance Team and Upper Leadership annually to update APA policies and protocols.
- Responsible for approval of staff weekly timesheets and ensures staff adheres to time and leave policies and procedures.
Child & Family Specialist/ Conference Facilitator
The Administration for Children's Services
150 William St., New York, NY 10038
06.2009 - 05.2018
- Facilitate Child Safety, Elevated Risk and Other Family Team Conferences at critical case decision points with Families, Service Providers, Community Partners and Child Welfare Staff.
- Assess the service needs and serve as a resource for children, families and providers; make recommendations for appropriate foster care placements and services.
- Advocate best practice and decision-making for children and families.
Liaison for Veritas Substance Abuse Teams
Administration for Children's Services
55 W. 125 St., New York, NY 10027
12.2004 - 05.2009
- Identify and refer high-risk cases in Connections to Substance Abuse Coordinators for evaluations.
- Data entry an maintain logs for the Substance Abuse Coordinators.
- Outreach and network with community-based programs.
Assistant to Office Based Trainer (OBT)
Administration for Children's Services
55 W. 125 St., New York, NY 10027
06.2004 - 05.2009
- Facilitate On-The-Job Training for new hires to acquaint them with on and off-site services, support staff and agency policy and procedures.
- Schedule and host training for current staff to update them on new and revised procedures.
Liaison for the Clinical Consultation Team (CCT)
Administration for Children's Services
55 W. 125 St., New York, NY 10027
12.2004 - 05.2007
- Identified and referred Domestic Violence, Mental Health and Substance Abuse cases to the CCT from the Applications Log.
- Data entry and maintained logs for the Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Coordinators.
Assistant to Administration
Administration for Children's Services
55 W. 125 St., New York NY 10027
05.2004 - 12.2004
- Reviewed emergency placement cases for appropriate case planning and financial eligibility.
- Maintained Title IV-E review log and generated weekly statistical reports.
Social Work Intern - Montefiore Hospital CP Center
Administration for Children's Services
The Bronx, NY
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Conducted forensic interviews and individual therapy with children.
- Co-Facilitated parenting groups for young mothers.
Family Service Unit Liaison (FSUL)
Administration for Children's Services
150 Willaim St., New York, NY 10038
10.2000 - 09.2003
- Reviewed FSU case records.
- Cross-checked cases in Legacy (WMS/CCRS) for proper documentation.
- Maintained computer log to track the movement of FSU cases.
- Attended conferences with Senior Management Staff in reference to improving the quality and efficiency of case transfers.
Protective Diagnostic Caseworker (PDCW)
Administration for Children's Services
150 Williams St., New York, NY 10038
04.1998 - 10.2000
- Investigated suspected cases of abuse and neglect.
- Provided intervention for families in crisis.
- Advocated on behalf of children and family's in legal proceedings and community services.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
New York University
New York, NY05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05-1995
Skills
- Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Connections, LTS, PowerPoint, Data Analysis
Timeline
Agency Program Assistance Foster Care Manager
Administration for Children's Services
06.2018 - Current
Child & Family Specialist/ Conference Facilitator
The Administration for Children's Services
06.2009 - 05.2018
Liaison for Veritas Substance Abuse Teams
Administration for Children's Services
12.2004 - 05.2009
Liaison for the Clinical Consultation Team (CCT)
Administration for Children's Services
12.2004 - 05.2007
Assistant to Office Based Trainer (OBT)
Administration for Children's Services
06.2004 - 05.2009
Assistant to Administration
Administration for Children's Services
05.2004 - 12.2004
Social Work Intern - Montefiore Hospital CP Center
Administration for Children's Services
09.2003 - 05.2004
Family Service Unit Liaison (FSUL)
Administration for Children's Services
10.2000 - 09.2003
Protective Diagnostic Caseworker (PDCW)
Administration for Children's Services
04.1998 - 10.2000
Master of Arts - Social Work
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY College At Old Westbury