LAKHYIA TRICE
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated social work professional skilled in conducting thorough searches to reunite children in foster care with relatives. Committed to maintaining detailed records and fostering supportive environments through effective communication and collaboration. Proven ability to adapt and contribute to team success in dynamic settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Finding Advocate
Cornerstones Of Care
Kansas City, KS
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted intensive searches to locate kin for children in foster care, enhancing family connections and support.
- Utilized online databases, social media, case records, and other tools to efficiently identify potential relatives and non-related kin, increasing placement options.
- Initiated contact with newly identified family members, informed them of the child's situation, and assessed their interest in establishing a relationship or providing placement.
- Maintained accurate, timely, and detailed records of all search efforts and interactions in agency databases to ensure effective tracking and follow-up.
Pre-K Teacher
Operation Breakthrough
Kansas City, MO
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that enhanced children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Promoted social, emotional, and academic development through interactive learning.
- Fostered inclusive, supportive environment that aligned with organizational values.
- Collaborated with colleagues to exchange teaching strategies, enhancing instructional methods.
- Established and maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment, including setting clear behavioral rules.
Resident Assistant (Hiring & Onboarding Support)
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Guided resident groups in conflict management and effective communication strategies to foster a positive living environment.
- Supported onboarding and orientation for newly hired Resident Assistants to ensure smooth integration and preparedness.
- Maintained regular communication with supervisor regarding resident issues or concerns.
- Completed administrative tasks including incident reports, room condition reports, and programming evaluations.
- Facilitated recruitment, interviewing, and selection of prospective Resident Assistants to build a strong team.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Child & Family Studies
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO12-2023
Skills
- Case management
- Case documentation
- Background checks
- Resource coordination
- Program development
- Time management
- Administrative assistance
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Family Finding Advocate
Cornerstones Of Care
05.2025 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Operation Breakthrough
04.2024 - 05.2025
Resident Assistant (Hiring & Onboarding Support)
Southeast Missouri State University
08.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Child & Family Studies
Southeast Missouri State University