Driven by a passion for family advocacy and a strong foundation in community resource coordination, I have successfully empowered numerous families through roles at Community Action Inc of Central Texas and beyond. Leveraging exceptional communication and organizational skills, I've enhanced family support systems, significantly improving access to essential services. My expertise in case management and crisis intervention strategies has been pivotal in fostering positive outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate/Site Supervisor
Community Action Inc of Central Texas
04.2023 - Current
Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
Connected families with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education opportunities to improve overall quality of life.
Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Recruit children who are eligible for Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs
Interview parents or guardians to gather personal and financial information
Determine eligibility of new families and enrolled families
Select and place eligible children
Monitor the enrollment process
Maintain accurate and confidential records
Develop and maintain relationships with social services agencies
Implement and monitor recruitment strategies
Develop and maintain systems for planning, record-keeping, reporting, and monitoring
Family Service Worker
Parent Child Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2023
Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
Connected families with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education opportunities to improve overall quality of life.
Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Recruit children who are eligible for Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs
Interview parents or guardians to gather personal and financial information
Determine eligibility of new families and enrolled families
Select and place eligible children
Monitor the enrollment process
Maintain accurate and confidential records
Develop and maintain relationships with social services agencies
Implement and monitor recruitment strategies
Develop and maintain systems for planning, record-keeping, reporting, and monitoring
Family Service Worker
Quincy Community Action Program
01.2010 - 07.2020
Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
Connected families with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education opportunities to improve overall quality of life.
Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Recruit children who are eligible for Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs
Interview parents or guardians to gather personal and financial information
Determine eligibility of new families and enrolled families
Select and place eligible children
Monitor the enrollment process
Maintain accurate and confidential records
Develop and maintain relationships with social services agencies
Implement and monitor recruitment strategies
Develop and maintain systems for planning, record-keeping, reporting, and monitoring
Weigh In Coach
Marshfield Youth Football
06.2015 - 05.2020
Ensure weight limits are met: Make sure that players meet the weight limits set by the league for their position
Confirm eligibility: Verify that players are eligible to play based on their weight
Provide guidance: Offer guidance to players on their performance and how to meet weight limits
Lead Teacher
Cherubs Childcare
04.2006 - 05.2010
Supervision
Supervise and monitor children's safety
Walk children to and from school and other activities
Report any unusual behavior or marks on children
Teaching
Teach children about personal hygiene and proper eating habits
Create age-appropriate activities to help children learn and explore
Help children develop social and emotional skills
Meals Prepare and serve meals and snacks and Ensure meals meet nutritional guidelines.
Routines
Develop schedules and routines for physical activity, rest, and playtime
Follow a daily routine and adapt it to meet children's needs
Communication
Communicate with parents about children's routines, behavior, and learning
Discuss children's progress and problems with parents and other staff
Other duties
Change diapers for infants and toddlers
Keep records of children's progress
Observe children for signs of emotional or developmental problems
Skills
Understanding of child development milestones and stages
Patience, creativity, and organizational skills
First aid certification
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childcare Education
Kaplan University
Online
05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Kaplan University
Online
05-2010
Skills
Community resources
Multicultural sensitivity
Effective communication
Case management
Family advocacy
Child development
Case tracking and follow up
Crisis intervention strategies
Appointment scheduling
Crisis intervention
Relationship building
Community resource coordination
Transportation arrangements
Eligibility assessments
Family needs assessments
Parenting education
Family services
Home visits
Family support
File management
Client documentation
Invoice verification
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Active listening
Team building
Task prioritization
Goal setting
Timeline
Family Advocate/Site Supervisor
Community Action Inc of Central Texas
04.2023 - Current
Family Service Worker
Parent Child Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2023
Weigh In Coach
Marshfield Youth Football
06.2015 - 05.2020
Family Service Worker
Quincy Community Action Program
01.2010 - 07.2020
Lead Teacher
Cherubs Childcare
04.2006 - 05.2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childcare Education
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Kaplan University
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