LaToya Porter
Chicago,ILLINOIS
Summary
Effective at delivering high-quality foster care case management services to SACWIS provide targeted care and program support. Proficient in with 12-year history of successful industry performance
Seasoned foster care team member with expertise in case management, reporting and court proceedings. Detail-oriented and hardworking with an organized nature and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Case Manager Supervisor
Lakeside Community Committee
05.2019 - Current
- Enhanced family stability by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized service plans.
- Strengthened child-parent relationships through facilitating supervised visitations and providing support during reunification processes.
- Improved children''s well-being by coordinating appropriate medical, educational, and therapeutic services.
- Increased placement success rates by matching children with suitable foster families based on their needs and preferences.
- Expedited permanency planning processes by diligently working towards reunification or adoption when appropriate.
- Ensured timely completion of documentation, including case notes, court reports, and treatment plans to maintain compliance with state regulations.
- Facilitated successful transitions to independent living for older youth aging out of foster care through life skills training and resource coordination.
- Monitored foster home compliance with state regulations and conducted regular home visits to ensure safe environments for children placed in care.
- Attended proceedings and testified for reunification and permanent placement cases.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
Foster Care Case Manager
Lakeside Community Committee
08.2011 - 05.2019
- Enhanced family stability by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized service plans.
- Strengthened child-parent relationships through facilitating supervised visitations and providing support during reunification processes.
- Improved children''s well-being by coordinating appropriate medical, educational, and therapeutic services.
- Acted as advocate for children in court settings.
- Maintained a great success rate while handling 20+ cases at once.
Addictions Counselor Intern
Resolve Medical Center
05.2009 - 11.2009
- Improved client satisfaction through empathetic listening and tailored support for individual needs.
- Educated families on the impact of addiction and how to support their loved ones in recovery, strengthening relationships and promoting healing.
- participated in individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Enhanced group therapy dynamics by fostering a safe and supportive environment for sharing experiences.
- Increased client engagement in treatment with creative interventions, such as art therapy and mindfulness practices.
Education
Master of Science - Addictions
Governor State University
University Park, IL05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Services
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2005
Skills
- Report Writing
- Child Advocacy
- Visitation experience
- Records Maintenance
- Case Planning
- Reunification procedures
- Trauma experience
- Family reunification
- Court Testimony
Certification
CWEL Certified
CERAP Certified
PLACEMENT/PERMANENCY Certified
CANNS Certified
Timeline
Foster Care Case Manager Supervisor
Lakeside Community Committee
05.2019 - Current
Foster Care Case Manager
Lakeside Community Committee
08.2011 - 05.2019
Addictions Counselor Intern
Resolve Medical Center
05.2009 - 11.2009
Master of Science - Addictions
Governor State University
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Services
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign