Donna Carson
Rossville,GA
Summary
Experienced with providing therapeutic care to foster children, ensuring emotional and psychological stability. Utilizes effective communication and crisis intervention techniques to support children's needs. Knowledge of fostering nurturing environments that promote growth and well-being.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Lookout Mountain Community Services
10.2008 - 07.2021
- Coordinated medical appointments and therapy sessions, prioritizing the health needs of each child in my care.
- Mentored new therapeutic foster parents entering the field, sharing insights from personal experience to help them succeed in their roles.
- Collaborated with treatment teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each child.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children entering or leaving my care by communicating effectively with relevant parties involved in placement decisions.
- Addressed behavioral challenges using therapeutic techniques, resulting in improved coping skills for the child.
- Maintained detailed documentation of each child''s progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference and treatment planning.
- Provided emotional support to children during difficult times, offering a compassionate ear and guidance when needed.
- Developed strong relationships with biological families to support reunification efforts when appropriate.
- Served as an advocate for the children in my care during court proceedings, ensuring their voices were heard throughout the legal process.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
Property Manager
Sovran Acquisitions dba Life Storage
06.2007 - 03.2018
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
- Truck rental agreements. Ensue truck cleanliness and routine maintenance was followed
- Store acquisitions, training of new employees
- Storage auctions. Following state guidelines by providing timely delinquent notices to tenant and newspaper ads published in accordance with GA laws
Education
Ringgold High School
Ringgold, GASkills
- Family involvement
- Risk assessment planning
- Transportation coordination
- Nutrition planning
- First aid certification
- Effective time management
Timeline
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Lookout Mountain Community Services
10.2008 - 07.2021
Property Manager
Sovran Acquisitions dba Life Storage
06.2007 - 03.2018
Ringgold High School
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