Florence Blas

• Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintained up-to-date records on all clients, enabling accurate monitoring of progress and appropriate case planning adjustments.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved client outcomes and coordinated care.
• Prepared detailed reports for court proceedings that accurately reflected clients'' progress and recommended next steps.
• Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
• Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
• Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.

Developed pre-service training material for foster and adoptive applicants resulting in a comprehensive understanding of children exposed to trauma.

Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, informing future training needs.

Contributed to the retention of foster parents by providing resources and support necessary to fulfill their roles.

Conducted comprehensive home studies for the purpose of assessing compliance with safety standards related to children in foster care.

• Strengthened families by conducting home visits, addressing concerns, and connecting them with appropriate community resources.
• Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessment results, and service referrals to ensure continuity of care across providers.
• Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.
• Conducted informative workshops on topics such as nutrition, child development milestones, stress management techniques for parents seeking additional support or knowledge in specific areas.
• Enhanced parent-child relationships by providing individualized support and resources tailored to each family''s needs.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
• Supported parents in establishing routines, setting boundaries, and promoting positive discipline strategies for encouraging positive family interactions.
• Increased parental confidence in their abilities by offering strength based feedback on interactions during home visits and coaching sessions.
• Contributed to case planning with Child Protective Services, advocating for the family's best interest recommending balanced solutions.

• Maintained accurate records of attendance , behavior and performance to ensure effective communication with parents.
• Fostered a stimulating environment by planning individual recreational activities and group learning projects.
• Encouraged participation and curiosity with content specific speakers and activities i.e. bee keeping, homelessness, hunger.
• Provided a safe and supervised after school experience for elementary school aged children.

Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self esteem and overall wellness.

Transported client to appointments insuring timeliness and safety.

Planned social and recreational activities in the community.

Assisted client with appointments as requested.

Provided the client with companionship and socialization.

• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
• Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
• Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
• Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
• Managed all federal grant requirements including quarterly/annual reports to SAMHSA
• Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth; collaborated with federal grant managers.
• Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.