Freelance Photography, Volunteering, Environmental Protection, Travel
Jada Joseph
Crestview
Summary
Foster care licensing professional with strong background in managing and supporting contracts. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and adapt to evolving needs to ensure well-being of children and families. Skilled in case management, team collaboration, and implementing best practices to achieve positive outcomes. Known for reliability, empathy, and results-driven approach in challenging environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Supervisor
One More Child (Florida Baptist Children’s Home)
10.2023 - Current
- Achieve, maintain, and exceed local Foster Care Program capacity goals.
- Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise employees in the local Foster Care Program.
- Ensure compliance with all OMC, COA, DCF, CBC and Licensing standards in the Foster Care Program.
- Implement recruitment and retention strategies, for licensing and re-licensing processes.
- Implement public speaking events to various agencies and local churches.
- Manage campus housing, company vehicles, warehouse, and volunteer events.
- Ensure compliance with all provisions/requirements of local contracts with DCF & CBC.
- Work with the Executive Director to pursue contracts and funding for statewide foster care services.
- Ensure accurate and timely approval of financial reports, utilization reports, and staff timesheets.
- Proofread and approve all Unified Home Studies and quarterly reports for state licensing.
- Oversee the collection of all available third-party payments and client fees.
- Establish and maintain the annual budget in compliance with agency standards.
Civil Plans Examiner
Santa Rosa County Engineering Department
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Review and examine Civil Construction plans and specifications for residential and commercial projects.
- Attend Development and Land Development Code, County and State meetings.
- Review permit applications and support documentation.
- Attend pre-application and site review meetings.
- Respond to the general public, government agencies, internal departments, and other parties.
Legal Assistant
Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Provide legal assistance to State Attorneys by processing Petitions, Motions, Notices and other legal documentation.
- Update county court dockets.
Revenue Specialist II
Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Process and research child support cases for modifications, and financial guidelines.
Self Employed
Independent Contractor
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Homeowner Insurance Claims Processor (Millennium)
- Photographer (Freelance)
- Nanny Services (Care.com)
Senior Child Protection Investigator & Support Supervisor
Walton County Sheriff’s Office
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Investigate cases of child abuse and neglect.
- Supervise and train additional Investigators.
- Effectively write various assessments and reports with tight deadlines.
- Manage assigned cases while maintaining confidential parameters.
- Collaborate with Deputies and Criminal Investigators.
- Ensure child safety within their homes and/or community.
- Present evidence and testimony in court hearings.
- Establish and maintain rapport with local agencies.
- Assist in the development of child safety procedures.
- Maintain State licensing and security clearance.
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Families
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Investigate cases of child abuse and neglect.
- Collaborate with Law Enforcement and Criminal Investigators.
- Ensure child safety within their homes and/or community.
- Effectively write various assessments and reports.
- Present evidence and testimony in court hearings.
- Provide guidance and referrals to high-risk families.
- Establish and maintain rapport with other agencies.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Outreach Advocate
Shelter House Domestic Violence Center
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Manage the Crestview outreach office location.
- Provide legal support and court advocacy to participants.
- Public Speaker and Educator to community and participants.
- Provide counseling to victims of domestic and sexual violence.
- Ensure operational compliance for annual audits.
- Provide case management of confidentially sensitive files.
Customer Service Representative
CVS Pharmacy
09.2010 - 04.2013
- Provide first-rate customer service.
- Maintain certification as a Kodak photo lab technician.
Student Worker
Northwest Florida State College
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Assist with various duties in the nursing, radiography, and financial aid departments.
Self Employed
Sugar Beach Treasures
03.2009 - 09.2010
Senior Civil Designer
Moore Bass Consulting
06.2007 - 01.2009
- Establish and Design civil site design plans for commercial and residential developments.
- Create cross sections and profiles utilizing Civil 3D
- Design and create storm water and utility designs utilizing Civil 3D
Civil Designer
AVCON Incorporated
05.2003 - 06.2007
- Create innovative civil design plans of airports and commercial developments.
- Assist with contract proposals through professional technical writing skills.
- Project Coordinator for the Bay County Panama City Airport Project.
- Design cross sections, profiles, storm water & utility designs utilizing Civil 3D.
Senior Civil Designer
Kimley-Horn & Associates
12.2000 - 04.2003
- Permit coordination and contract procurement.
- Reduce Engineer’s workload through technical writing of proposals.
- Produce GIS survey data; provided to the Florida Department of Transportation.
- Design cross sections, profiles, storm water, and utility designs utilizing Land Desktop.
Senior Engineering Technician
Regional Utilities
05.1998 - 09.2000
- Chairman & Vice Chairman for the District III Utility Task Team.
- Provide communication between utility providers and engineering firms.
- Effectively coordinate permit approvals with clients.
- Provide feasibility studies and cost estimates for potential clients.
- Resolve field investigation issues and supervise water pressure tests.
- Review construction plans and as-builts for permit approval.
- Design current company logo.
Autocad Technician/GIS Coordinator
Okaloosa Gas District
09.1994 - 05.1998
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Develop and provide system base maps for other utility companies.
- Coordinate system map conversion to Geographical Information Systems.
Education
B.A.S. Degree - Project Management
Northwest Florida State College
12.2012
A.A. Degree - undefined
Northwest Florida State College
12.2012
Technical Management (Safety and Quality Management)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2011
Skills
Staff Supervision, Compliance and cost Analysis, Budgeting, Housing & Warehouse Management, Project Management, Case Management, Investigations Management, Field Investigations, Wetland Delineation Studies, Feasibility Studies, Traffic Analysis Studies, Public Speaking, Proposal Evaluation, Customer Service, Technical Writing
SharePoint, Power Bi, Teams, Zoom, ADP, MGO, Bluebeam, Asana, Microsoft Office, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Acrobat, Power Point
Accomplishments
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Honor Society 2010 to 2011
Northwest Florida State College Dean’s List
Employee of the 3rd Quarter 2019 – Walton County Sheriff’s Office
CWPI 0010997 Certification expiration 10/31/25 (Florida Certification Board)
Certification
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Honor Society 2010 to 2011
- Northwest Florida State College Deans List
- Employee of the 3rd Quarter 2019 – Walton County Sheriff’s Office
- CWPI 0010997 Certification expiration 10/31/25 (Florida Certification Board)
Interests
Timeline
Foster Care Supervisor
One More Child (Florida Baptist Children’s Home)
10.2023 - Current
Civil Plans Examiner
Santa Rosa County Engineering Department
02.2023 - 10.2023
Legal Assistant
Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement
07.2022 - 02.2023
Revenue Specialist II
Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement
06.2021 - 07.2022
Self Employed
Independent Contractor
04.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Child Protection Investigator & Support Supervisor
Walton County Sheriff’s Office
06.2018 - 03.2020
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Families
11.2014 - 06.2018
Domestic and Sexual Violence Outreach Advocate
Shelter House Domestic Violence Center
04.2013 - 11.2014
Student Worker
Northwest Florida State College
01.2012 - 12.2012
Customer Service Representative
CVS Pharmacy
09.2010 - 04.2013
Self Employed
Sugar Beach Treasures
03.2009 - 09.2010
Senior Civil Designer
Moore Bass Consulting
06.2007 - 01.2009
Civil Designer
AVCON Incorporated
05.2003 - 06.2007
Senior Civil Designer
Kimley-Horn & Associates
12.2000 - 04.2003
Senior Engineering Technician
Regional Utilities
05.1998 - 09.2000
Autocad Technician/GIS Coordinator
Okaloosa Gas District
09.1994 - 05.1998
A.A. Degree - undefined
Northwest Florida State College
Technical Management (Safety and Quality Management)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.A.S. Degree - Project Management
Northwest Florida State College
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