Georgette Sananikone

Engages in creating case plans during family team meetings, agency staffing sessions, and prepares cases for the multi-disciplinary team to review for consultation. Schedule, compose a formal notice, and conduct mandatory meetings with parents and stakeholders based on the timeframe in accordance with agency policy.

Completes referrals for supportive services for clients based on individual needs, and organizes the delivery of services from community resources. Conducts periodic case reviews to measure client progress by assessing behavioral changes and case plan compliance.

Conduct interviews with clients and stakeholders to compile social histories and assess family functioning to assist in identifying appropriate action steps for clients to address safety concerns, and improve self-sufficiency.

Prepares and files relevant reports to the courts and stakeholders in adherence to state laws and agency policy, and provides testimony in court proceedings.

Performs routine home visits to evaluate safety, and collaborates with the family to facilitate reunification or an alternative, permanent placement for the child.

Conducts searches for parents utilizing collaterals, social media, and internet tools, assesses potential relative caregivers, and monitors the most appropriate placement or transition of placement for a child.

Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, and weekly supervision.

Assist clients in triaging needs to ensure that basic needs are being met first, and prioritize remaining needs while utilizing the electronic check-in system.

Identify and link clients to external providers and community resources if the agency is unable to provide sufficient services.

Initiate and conduct offsite outreach meetings with local mental health providers, utilizing marketing materials.

Complete client intakes for housing applications. Obtained and compiled the necessary documents from previous service providers and landlords, including prison and jail records, if applicable. Assisted clients with SNAP, Section 8 housing, and Medicare applications. Assisted clients in identifying bus routes, grocery stores, and job opportunities in the desired area. I communicated with leasing agents to track the housing application status, as well as to ensure proper documentation is provided to avoid delays.

Condensed case details from public and private records to support CASA advocate supervisors for court hearings.

Attended closed court hearings throughout all litigation phases initiated by Department of Child and Family Services.

Developed practical understanding of Children in Need of Care cases through active participation in hearings.

Assisted CASA program manager in overseeing quality of CASA online database system, Optima.

Supported licensed Speech Language Pathologist in delivering direct services within group settings.

Ensured safety and supervision during hallway transitions, outdoor activities, and cafeteria times.

Followed dietary guidelines for each child regarding allergies and limitations.

Assisted with diaper changes and toileting as necessary.

Maintained a hazard-free classroom environment during and after sessions.