Jessica Tumbling
Tifton,GA
Summary
Seasoned Social Worker specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with other members of health care team. Demonstrates psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and advocacy skills. Compassionate individual with 13 years of experience in child welfare settings. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Stepstone Family and Youth Services
Valdosta, GA
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed foster families to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and licensing standards.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate the physical environment and safety of potential foster homes.
- Reviewed medical records for all children in the foster home to ensure proper care was being provided.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all licensing activities and investigations.
- Provided guidance and support to foster parents on developing appropriate parenting skills.
- Monitored placement stability by conducting regular follow-up visits with foster families.
- Resolved complaints from individuals related to licensees or applicants for licensure.
- Investigated reports of abuse or neglect in licensed facilities as required by law.
- Facilitated meetings between social workers, caseworkers, family members, and other parties involved in the child welfare system.
- Conducted training sessions for new foster parents on topics such as health care needs, discipline strategies, communication techniques.
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
Paraprofessional/Behavioral Aide
Infinite Possibilities Counseling
Tifton, Georgia
01.2011 - 12.2023
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Provided guidance to families throughout the home study process to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Reviewed completed home studies for completeness prior to submission to licensing agencies.
- Maintained accurate records of all home studies conducted by agency staff.
- Attended training sessions related to best practices in adoption home studies and child welfare issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Albany State University
Albany, GA05-2016
High School Diploma -
Tift County High School
Tifton, GA05-2004
Master of Arts - Social Work
Albany State University
Albany, GASkills
- Self-Motivated and Disciplined
- Policy compliance
- Child Development
- Needs Assessment
- Interviewing techniques
- Cultural Competency
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Client Advocacy
- Family Support
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Relationship Building
- Client documentation
- Time Management
- Conducting interviews
- Client Interviewing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Child welfare advocate
- Professionalism
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Home visits
Certification
- SAFE Certification (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation)
- NTDC Certification (National Training & Development Curriculum)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Stepstone Family and Youth Services
12.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional/Behavioral Aide
Infinite Possibilities Counseling
01.2011 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Albany State University
High School Diploma -
Tift County High School
Master of Arts - Social Work
Albany State University
- SAFE Certification (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation)
- NTDC Certification (National Training & Development Curriculum)
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