Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Faith Milfort

Sunrise,FL

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dependency Case Manager

ChildNet
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
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.
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
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
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, FL
08.2017

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
04.2016

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
Faith Milfort