Joiceann Janes
Alexandria,IN
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with nearly 16 years of experience working with children and families. Hardworking and passionate about advocating for children and helping them become successful and meet their goals. Strong team player with great written and verbal communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator/Life Skills Instructor
Aspire Indiana Health
09.2022 - Current
- Work with children in a school setting to teach them emotional and/or behavioral health skills
- Advocate for children to ensure their needs are being met at school and at home
- Collaborate with families, school staff, DCS, and other supports to help children meet treatment needs
- Manage caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
Family Case Manager/Foster Care Specialist
Indiana Department Of Child Services
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Enhanced family well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized case plans.
- Improved child safety by closely monitoring at-risk families and providing timely interventions when necessary.
- Strengthened parent-child relationships through facilitating supervised visitations and coaching on effective communication skills.
- Promoted family stability by connecting clients with appropriate community resources and services.
- Conducted home visits with families in order to create home studies for the families to become licensed foster parents
Family Consultant
KidsPeace Foster Care
01.2013 - 09.2018
- Worked with foster families and children placed in their home to ensure safety for everyone in the home
- Provided support to families in crisis, assisting them in navigating through challenging situations and promoting healthy relationships
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans that addressed the needs of each child
Match Support Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Delaware County
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Facilitated initial match meetings between children and their mentors
- Provided support to children and their mentors to ensure a positive mentee/mentor experience for both of them
- Participated in fundraising and mentee/mentor events for the agency
Education
Bachelors of Social Work -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07.2007
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Goal Setting
- Organizational Standards
Timeline
Care Coordinator/Life Skills Instructor
Aspire Indiana Health
09.2022 - Current
Family Case Manager/Foster Care Specialist
Indiana Department Of Child Services
09.2018 - 09.2022
Family Consultant
KidsPeace Foster Care
01.2013 - 09.2018
Match Support Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Delaware County
08.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelors of Social Work -
Ball State University
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