Imari Foster
Decatur,IL
Summary
Professional worker with strong background in delivering quality results through effective teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in task management, problem-solving, and ensuring smooth operations. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to meet changing needs with positive attitude. Focused on achieving goals and contributing to team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Services Worker
State of Illinois -Department of Human Services Access
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted a family by providing care for an individual with disabilities. This included meal preparation, outings, structured activities, and assistance with self-care.
Community Engagement Specialist
Baby Talk
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Perform the day to day responsibilities to include completion of Newborn Encounters, intake appointments and enrollment of families, answering Warmline calls, recruitment efforts, hosting Baby TALK Times (parent/child groups), and outreach events.
- Collaborate with local agencies and organizations to promote seamless services for families within the community
- Enhanced community relations by organizing and executing outreach programs and events.
- Developed strategic plans to improve overall community involvement, resulting in stronger relationships between stakeholders.
- Managed social media accounts, driving higher levels of engagement among community members.
Intensive Placement Stabilization Worker/ Youth and Family Support Specialist
Rutledge Youth Foundation- DCFS Agency
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Provide trauma-informed therapeutic mentoring to youth in care for the purposes of placement stability for the youth.
- Provide trauma-informed foster parent support and psychoeducation to caregivers for the purposes of placement stability.
- Facilitated Child and Family Team meetings to discuss the child's needs, create a plan for their future, and ensure a supportive environment for the family.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
- Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
Sales Associate/Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress for Less
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided quality customer service by helping customers locate merchandise, keeping an accurate log of customers who entered the store, and monitored store theft rate to ensure an accurate recording of items loss. Also functioned as a cashier to assist customers in making their final purchases as well as performed general stocking of items.
Merchandise Associate
TJ Maxx
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Provided excellent customer service through personal greetings, location of merchandise as well as providing customer care at checkout as a cashier. In addition, assisted with the organization of store displays, ensured shelves remained stocked, and made certain store was clean and in good condition for the customers.
Child Care Assistant
Various Child Care Services
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided oversight of children including organizing their schedules, activities such as arts and crafts, reading books, transporting to outings, preparation of meals, and general housekeeping and homework assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies, Counseling and Psychology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Work planning and scheduling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Data entry
Relevant Coursework
Adolescent and Child Development Psychology, Social and Personality Psychology, Techniques and Foundations of Counseling, and Parent Education.
Certification
[CPR] Training - [May 2025]
Timeline
Community Engagement Specialist
Baby Talk
06.2023 - 06.2025
Intensive Placement Stabilization Worker/ Youth and Family Support Specialist
Rutledge Youth Foundation- DCFS Agency
09.2021 - 03.2023
Personal Services Worker
State of Illinois -Department of Human Services Access
09.2020 - Current
Sales Associate/Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress for Less
09.2019 - 11.2020
Merchandise Associate
TJ Maxx
06.2016 - 08.2019
Child Care Assistant
Various Child Care Services
06.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies, Counseling and Psychology
Indiana State University
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