Latrice Wright
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dedicated Master Level Social Worker, offering over 15 years of casework and crisis intervention expertise. Offering a comprehensive background in social services including Child Protection Investigator, Placement Specialist, Foster Care services, and Family Advocate as well as strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources. Superb Social Worker strongly emphasizing reunifying families and prevention. Extensive knowledge in substance abuse prevention and parent-child conflict resolution. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet the needs of children and adults. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills who understands that one can't do this kind of work if their whole heart isn't in it. Social Work is a passion not just a job or career. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protection Investigator/Placement Specialist
TN Department Of Children's Services
Memphis , TN
11.2003 - Current
- Investigated reports of suspected severe child abuse or neglect.
- Conducted interviews with clients, family members and other individuals relevant
to the case. - Reviewed records, analyzed assessments, and/or conferred with other professionals
to evaluate the mental and/or physical condition of clients and patients. - Gathered information relevant to an assigned Juvenile Justice, child welfare, or
crisis intervention case. - Assessed the holistic needs of assigned children and families.
- Developed permanency plans that outlined the tasks to be completed by the family
and actions steps to be taken by the members of the child's team to achieve safety and permanency for the child. - Implemented and coordinated case management as well as identify therapeutic and family centered services for assigned children and families.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources
accessible to those in need. - Interviewed individuals and families to gather social and demographic information, assess needs, and provide informational
resources. - Problem solved, multi-tasked, and worked in fast-paced environment while
managing a caseload of the most difficult youths. - Conducted background checks and other documentation to place children in an
appropriate home setting with family or kin. - Completed thorough home studies of any persons petitioning for custody of a child
in foster care. - Worked directly with several attorneys • and testified during court proceedings.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
such as family members, attorneys, counselors etc. - Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts to assist in
supervising the most difficult children in foster care without an appropriate
placement. - Conducted therapeutic supervised visits with parents, guardians, and siblings and
documented for court hearings. - Conducted monthly face to face visits with children in foster care in the foster
homes, facility and/or family home to ensure the safety of the children. - Issued drug screenings as needed to ensure compliance and made appropriate
decisions as a result of the screening. - Facilitated Child and Family Team Meetings with families, birth parents, attorneys
and counselors.
Survivor Coordinator
Restore Corps
Memphis , TN
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals,
and necessary interventions. - Receive and process referrals for assessments and direct services, while establishing strategic partnerships with youth-focused organizations to enhance support networks.
- Promoted a safe environment for vulnerable populations by reporting suspected
human trafficking. - Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using
appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely. - Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for
clients. - Participated in regular professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of case management.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08-2019
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Memphis, TN12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08-1998
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Interviewing techniques
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Danger and threat assessments
- Information Gathering
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Court Testimony
- Updating Documentation
- Family Reunification
- Family Needs Assessments
- Home visits
- Case Planning and Management
- Permanent Placement
- Effective Listening
- Large Caseloads
- Providing Resources
- Interviewing Individuals
- Child Behavior Modification
- Supervised Visitation
- Discharge Planning
- Client Screening
- Decision Making
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Flexibility
- Computer Skills
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Ability to work in fast-paced
environment
Certification
1. CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessments)
2. Certified Case Management
3. Certified in Skill Facilitating
4. Certified in Conflict Resolution
5. Certified in Child Welfare-CPS Training Academy Graduate
6. Certified in PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
Timeline
Survivor Coordinator
Restore Corps
01.2019 - 08.2019
Child Protection Investigator/Placement Specialist
TN Department Of Children's Services
11.2003 - Current
1. CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessments)
2. Certified Case Management
3. Certified in Skill Facilitating
4. Certified in Conflict Resolution
5. Certified in Child Welfare-CPS Training Academy Graduate
6. Certified in PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Memphis
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Memphis
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