La Tasha Bell
Summary
Bachelor's-prepared Sociology Professional with a strong focus on supporting children and families. Skilled in crisis management and advocacy, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that enhance well-being. Committed to thorough documentation and responding effectively to the unique needs of clients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Parent
County of Los Angeles Department of Social Services
07.2020 - 10.2024
- Provided a nurturing, structured home environment for children in foster care, addressing emotional, physical, developmental, educational, and daily living needs.
- Advocated for children's needs in court proceedings, school meetings, medical appointments, and other interactions to ensure their rights and well-being were prioritized.
- Collaborated with social workers, therapists, educators, and other professionals to support individualized care plans and address each child's unique needs.
- Collaborated with families and professionals to identify and resolve environmental and family-related challenges impacting children's stability, safety, and well-being.
- Collected and shared comprehensive information on children's behaviors, needs, family circumstances, home environment, school experiences, and overall well-being to enhance coordinated care efforts.
- Maintained accurate records and required documentation in accordance with state and county foster-care regulations and placement requirements.
- Completed ongoing training in trauma-informed care, child development, and related best practices.
- Responded to crisis situations calmly and effectively while maintaining a safe, stable, and structured environment.
Health Care Provider
Los Angeles County Department of Social Services – IHSS
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Monitored clients' health and functional status, communicating changes or concerns to healthcare professionals to ensure timely interventions.
- Provided individualized in-home support to elderly and disabled clients, assisting with activities of daily living while promoting safety, dignity, and independence.
- Supported individualized care based on clients' health conditions, functional abilities, and observed needs.
- Collaborated with family members, healthcare professionals, and social workers to coordinate comprehensive services that addressed clients' physical, emotional, and daily living needs.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources and services, enhancing their quality of life and supporting their independence.
- Maintained detailed progress notes, medication logs, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance with IHSS program standards.
- Communicated respectfully with clients and families regarding needs, concerns, services, and changes in condition.
Customer Service Representative / Sales Assistant
The Home Depot
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Engaged customers to identify needs and concerns, resolving issues and providing tailored recommendations that enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Handled sensitive concerns with professionalism, clearly communicating solutions that maintained customer trust.
- Maintained accurate records and processed transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with departments to resolve discrepancies, streamlining processes to enhance customer service and administrative efficiency.
Accounts Payable
DIRECTV / AT&T
01.2009 - 12.2016
- Managed high-volume accounts payable activities, verifying invoices, coding, overseeing approval workflows, and processing payments to ensure timely financial transactions.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies by collaborating with internal departments and external suppliers, enhancing accuracy in accounts payable records.
- Prepared detailed reports and documentation to support financial audits and accurate recordkeeping.
- Supported system migration from legacy accounts payable system to an ERP platform, streamlining processes for future transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
01-2024
Certificate - Office & Medical Clerical Occupations
Regional Occupational Program
01-2009
Associate of Arts - Business & Child Development
Los Angeles Harbor College
01-1993
Associate of Arts - Social & Behavioral Science, Child Development & Sociology
Compton Community College
Skills
- Care coordination and advocacy
- Crisis management
- Trauma-informed care
- Child advocacy
- Child development
- Community resource navigation
- Healthcare coordination
- Needs assessment
- Client interviewing
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural awareness and diversity
- Ethical decision-making
- Active listening
- Care planning
- Advocacy skills
Timeline
Foster Parent
County of Los Angeles Department of Social Services
07.2020 - 10.2024
Customer Service Representative / Sales Assistant
The Home Depot
11.2017 - 12.2019
Health Care Provider
Los Angeles County Department of Social Services – IHSS
03.2017 - 09.2019
Accounts Payable
DIRECTV / AT&T
01.2009 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Certificate - Office & Medical Clerical Occupations
Regional Occupational Program
Associate of Arts - Business & Child Development
Los Angeles Harbor College
Associate of Arts - Social & Behavioral Science, Child Development & Sociology
Compton Community College