Detail-oriented Administrative Services Assistant adept at being motivated to learn new skills. Highly organized and hardworking with clear focus on maintaining efficiency and accuracy. Prepared to offer 8 years of experience and take on challenging new role with DCS.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Services Assistant 3
Department Of Children Services
Nashville, TN
09.2014 - Current
Collaborate with Regional Administrators to obtain Space Action Request (SAR) information based on the AWS Position Category requirements.
Collaborate with STREAM to acquire office lease space by attending the monthly DCS/DGS Leasing Meeting, assess Site Visits with the Lease Agents, attend Kick-Off Meetings with the Designers, and acting as a Liaison between the RA and Interior Design.
Review floor plans to assure they have the space needs requested on the SAR.
Create, maintain, and update tracking spreadsheets with latest lease and move/renovation information.
Schedule and attend regional Facilities Management meetings with assigned regions two (2) times per year to address any concerns and/or issues local staff may have and tour the offices.
Procure items and services as requested using the DGS Central Procurement Office process & procedures/submitting Requisitions & Purchase Orders.
Case Manager 2
Department Of Children's Services, State Of TN
Dickson, TN
10.2002 - 09.2014
Gather and review information requested from providers: child’s school records, psychological evaluation report, medical/records examination results, therapist records, etc.
Conduct interviews with child, child’s family and other individuals involved in a case
Work with the family to develop and implement a plan which outlines the objectives/goals to be accomplished by the child and family, as well as actions to be taken by the case manager, to achieve safety and permanency for the child
Refer families to service providers (e.g., counseling/therapy, parenting classes, alcohol and drug treatment programs, anger management, etc.) needed to meet the objectives of the permanency plan
Communicate and collaborate with service providers to obtain information regarding participation, progress and improvement/status of family receiving service
Coordinate and observe visitations for children in/out of home placement to ensure meaningful visitations occur
Communicate regularly with family and/or residential/contract agency case manager to discuss family/child’s progress
Document progress in observable and measurable terms and all contacts made in TFACTS system
Make recommendation(s) for reunification or termination of parental rights
Prepare reports for court and attend court proceeding/hearings
On-call as scheduled to respond to after hour emergencies
7th Grade Lead Reading Teacher
Clarksville Montgomery County School System (CMCSS
Clarksville, TN
08.2001 - 05.2002
Developed and implemented lesson plans utilizing state standards
Monitored progress of students by analyzing their understanding of concepts being taught
Developed team communications and information for meetings
Participated in Parent/Teacher Conferences to communicate child's progress to parent's/caregivers
Participated in continuous improvement by attending professional trainings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies/Education
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
05.2001
High School Diploma -
Mc Ewen High School
Mcewen, TN
05.1995
Skills
Multitasking and Time Management Skills
Very Organized
Efficient and Productive
Very detailed/meticulous
Trustworthy
Communicate effectively
Timeline
Administrative Services Assistant 3
Department Of Children Services
09.2014 - Current
Case Manager 2
Department Of Children's Services, State Of TN
10.2002 - 09.2014
7th Grade Lead Reading Teacher
Clarksville Montgomery County School System (CMCSS
08.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies/Education
Austin Peay State University
High School Diploma -
Mc Ewen High School
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