Frankie D. Williams
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Tulsa
17
Years of experience
Compassionate and dependable social work professional with over 17 years of experience in child welfare, family preservation, crisis intervention, case management, safety assessment, behavior management, advocacy, and community outreach. Skilled in supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds while promoting safety, stability, permanency, and well-being.
Work History
Child Welfare Specialist III
8 Years 10 Months- Assess child safety, abuse, neglect, placement stability, and family needs.
- Conduct visits and transport children to ensure safety and well-being.
- Prepare legal documents for court proceedings and testify to uphold child welfare standards.
- Develop treatment plans and facilitate Family Team Meetings to address family needs and promote stability.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of child welfare cases to identify needs and appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with 4 multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized service plans for at-risk youth.
Family Preservation Specialist
6 Years 1 Month- Delivered home-based services to over 50 families affected by substance abuse and crisis, fostering stability and resilience.
- Advocated for families through communication, negotiation, and service coordination.
- Facilitated child development, life skills, and budgeting support, empowering families for self-sufficiency.
- Advocated for families through effective communication, negotiation, and service coordination, enhancing access to necessary resources.
- Developed individualized service plans to support family stability and well-being.
- Facilitated family-centered assessments to identify strengths and needs of at-risk families.
Residential Advisor
4 Years 3 Months- Ensured safety and security of residential environment for students, fostering a supportive living space.
- Supported students in achieving short- and long-term goals.
- Conducted dormitory inspections and demonstrated professional behavior, contributing to a positive community atmosphere.
- Mentored 25 plus residents to develop critical life skills and foster independence.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions to enhance community cohesion among residents.
- Mentored residents to develop critical life skills and foster independence.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Social Work
Skills
Trauma-informed care
Teamwork and collaboration
Teamwork
Family support
Motivational interviewing
Crisis intervention
Time management abilities
Written communication
Case management
Foster care youth
Family planning counselor
Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved placement stability through effectively helping with foster care, kinship care, adoption support, and caregiver engagement.
- Achieved timely service coordination through effectively helping with documentation, family assessments, home visits, and community referrals.
- Achieved stronger family support through effectively helping with crisis intervention, safety planning, resource coordination, and child welfare services.
- Achieved successful permanency outcomes through effectively helping with foster family support, adoption preparation, and child safety monitoring.
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Domestic Violence Training — Oklahoma State University — July 2018
- Advanced Motivational Interviewing Workshop — Family & Children’s Services — June 2016
Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist III
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
09.2017 - CurrentRead More
Family Preservation Specialist
Family & Children’s Services
08.2011 - 09.2017Read More
Residential Advisor
Tulsa Job Corps
05.2007 - 08.2011Read More
University of Oklahoma
Master of Science from Master of Social Work
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Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science from Bachelor of Social Work
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