Faith Milfort
Sunrise,FL
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dependency Case Manager
ChildNet
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Engage parents, caregivers, and children to effectively support the achievement of permanency goals as outlined in each case
- Prepare detailed reports for judges during court proceedings and provide testimony at court hearings for children and families within the caseload
- Ensure full compliance with court orders in all cases
- Accurately maintain case notes in the system of record, documenting all contacts, meetings, and visitations
- Build and manage strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, responding promptly and thoroughly to resolve concerns and issues
- Gather and analyze pertinent information about the child(ren) and family to guide case planning, facilitating the assessment process and decision-making by the court and ChildNet's System of Care
- Mentor new Dependency Case Managers by sharing best practices and providing guidance on complex cases.
Transition Age Youth: Housing Manager
Heartland for Children
Bartow, FL
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided strengths-based, flexible, and responsive case management support to participants
- Partnered with participants to identify their goals/visions for themselves and their children
- Developed housing stability plans based on identified goals/visions for both adults and children related to obtaining or maintaining housing, income or other service needs
- Facilitated housing placement process for each participant and serve as liaison between families, landlords, utility providers and other agencies when needed
- Provided participants with connections to services and resources that may support their safety, well-being and/or achieve their long-term stability
- Networked with community resources for housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, training, and make referrals as appropriate
Paralegal
Law Office of Craig Lawson, P.A.
West Palm Beach, FL
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation, and preparing digital materials and displays
- Investigated causes and resolutions to criminal and personal injury cases, reviewing damages, losses, and settlement formalities
- Organized and prioritized workloads to accomplish daily tasks
- Drafted Summons and Complaints, Motions, Pleadings, Discovery, and Interrogatories
- Communicated with medical facilities to update clients' medical treatment, attendance, and other special medical procedures
- Gathered medical records, police reports, prior court filings, and insurance information
- Prepared and compiled demand packages for insurance adjusters for settlements, both with and without the supervision of an attorney
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Senior Juvenile Probation Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared and presented reports to the court, commitment programs, and other service providers
- Provided and documented supervision and case management of clients placed on supervision as required by statute, department policies and procedures, and Quality Improvement (QI) standards relating to probation, commitment, and/or conditional release
- Maintained and updated case files on all delinquent youth per Department of Juvenile Justice standards, policies, procedures, and QI standards
- Made recommendations to the State Attorney's Office within statutory time frames; provided necessary services after initiating ongoing assessments of the youth
- Coordinated services and staffing, including multi-disciplinary staffing (Commitment Conferences) and assessments as needed
- Gathered information as directed by statute, policy and procedure, and QI standards
- Ensured updated information was reflected in the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) or other designated computer database information systems
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of supervision for each juvenile.
In-Home Family Consultant
Boys Town of South Florida
Pompano Beach, FL
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided screening and assessment to determine program eligibility and identified areas to address in the service plan, if applicable
- Trained and supported the development and utilization of functional skills for families with problems and individuals associated with the families
- Assessed problems and provided care to youth and families; monitored individual and family progress in the attainment of predetermined goals, providing regular reviews and updates of service plans
- Maintained the appropriate level of direct contact with families per program requirements and remained available to families 24/7 for crisis intervention as needed
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL08.2017
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL04.2016
Skills
- Case Management
- Problem Solving
- Crisis Intervention
- Resource Coordination
- Court Reporting
- Court Testimony
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Computer Proficient
- Family and Child Advocacy
- Fluent in Haitian Creole
Accomplishments
- President, Kids Incorporated of Big Bend-06/2016
- Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society
Certification
Certified Child Welfare Case Manager
CWCM. 0109959
Expiration: 10/31/2025
Timeline
Dependency Case Manager
ChildNet
06.2024 - Current
Transition Age Youth: Housing Manager
Heartland for Children
05.2022 - 06.2024
Paralegal
Law Office of Craig Lawson, P.A.
03.2019 - 05.2022
Senior Juvenile Probation Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
08.2018 - 03.2019
In-Home Family Consultant
Boys Town of South Florida
07.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University