Latresa Jenkins
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Case Manager with strong ability in communication and interpersonal skills. Offering years of experience and flexibility. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Specialist III
Department of Social Services
St Louis, Mo.
01.1999 - Current
- Provide protective services to child welfare clients
- Record initial and ongoing case activity and prepare all required reports
- Refer families and children, when necessary, to other community resources
- Assist individuals in accessing available agency and community resources
- Assist families to attain and maintain their stability through appropriate casework and home management or referral for more skilled counseling treatment
- Provide supports that promote healthful child development
- Interact with court, deputy Juvenile officers, schools, hospitals, law enforcements and other public officials and community organizations
- Perform other related work as assigned
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Mo.05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Mo. St. Louis
St. Louis Mol01-1993
Skills
- Compassionate and dedicated Social Service worker with 25 years of experience providing support to children families in need
- Knowledgeable in the child welfare field of abuse and neglect
- Ability to problem solve effectively and in a timely manner
- Good human relation skills; ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients as well as other professionals
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in MS word
- Ability to be flexible
Timeline
Social Service Specialist III
Department of Social Services
01.1999 - Current
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Mo. St. Louis