Accomplished professional with a proven track record at Polara Health, adept in Detailed Record Management and possessing Excellent Communication skills. Expert in fostering cross-functional team collaboration and resolving complex issues, demonstrated through impactful work in child welfare with Arizona Children's Association. Skilled in leveraging Diverse Cultural Insights to achieve service goals and enhance community engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BHT
Polara Health
Prescott Valley, AZ
02.2015 - Current
Various Positions
Level 11 Residential Treatment BHT
Position as HST at the Crisis Stabilization Unit
Position as a medication case manager
Position as a direct support worker providing one-on-one support.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Position as HST at the Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Position as a direct support worker providing one-on-one support.
Foster Adoption Licensing Worker
Arizona Children's Association
Prescott, AZ
06.2012 - 01.2025
Facilitated meetings between social workers, caseworkers, family members, and other parties involved in the child welfare system.
Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
Monitored placement stability by conducting regular follow-up visits with foster families.
Evaluated prospective adoptive parents' applications according to applicable state laws and regulations.
Ensured that all paperwork associated with licensing activities was completed correctly and submitted in a timely manner.
Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
Collaborated with community organizations to provide resources for children in foster care.
Conducted training sessions for new foster parents on topics such as health care needs, discipline strategies, communication techniques.
Maintained accurate documentation of all licensing activities and investigations.
Provided guidance and support to foster parents on developing appropriate parenting skills.
Intervened during crisis situations involving families receiving services from the agency.
Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
Conducted home visits to evaluate the physical environment and safety of potential foster homes.
Developed plans for family reunification or permanent placement when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05-2025
Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
05-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Social Sciences
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
05-2011
Skills
Detailed Record Management
Strong Organizational Abilities
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Excellent communication
Diverse Cultural Insights
Accomplishments
Awarded organization Heart Award
Received recognition for excellent documentation
Receive recognition for problem-solving
Community involvement
Volunteer at a local homeless shelter
Former Trauma Intervention (T.I.P) volunteer
Certification
Current fingerprint clearance card
Current CPR 1st Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BHT
Polara Health
02.2015 - Current
Foster Adoption Licensing Worker
Arizona Children's Association
06.2012 - 01.2025
Current fingerprint clearance card
Current CPR 1st Aid
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature
Yavapai College
Associate of Applied Science - Social Sciences
Yavapai College
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