Laura-Alexis Harvey
Summary
Dedicated Child Welfare professional with 14 years of family-centered, trauma-informed experience in service delivery, multidisciplinary team facilitation, and quality assurance. Passionate about reducing disparities for overrepresented populations and improving outcomes by leveraging data, implementing effective interventions, and fostering collaboration.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker III, Continuous Quality Improvement
Solano County Child Welfare Services
Fairfield, CA
2017 - Current
- Conducted in-depth federally-mandated case reviews using clinical interviewing skills to identify improvement areas while minimizing re-traumatization
- Analyzed case review data and agency practices to recommend necessary policy changes to improve outcomes
- Created and implemented trainings for staff based upon needs identified in the case review as well as agency requests
- Reviewed and analyzed state ACLs and ACINs, creating concise digests with actionable policy and practice recommendations
- Facilitated collaborative team meetings to develop strategic solutions for complex cases crises and guide decision-making
- Piloted training social worker position to assist with intensive onboarding process
- Oversaw daily operations of Race, Ethnicity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) pilot program including drafted policy and procedure
- Presented case review process, REDI implementation and data analysis, and other topics at various professional conferences
Social Worker III, Family Reunification
Solano County Child Welfare Services
Fairfield, CA
2014 - 2017
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify family needs and develop tailored intervention plans
- Evaluated intervention effectiveness for families and adapted plans based on specific needs, barriers, and regional circumstances
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to streamline coordination of services for families
- Provided collaborative case management services under the intensive family services model, driven by Safety-Organized Practice
- Developed educational resources to enhance family engagement in child welfare processes and support services
- Participated in workgroups to develop Online Learning Management System, plan Offsite Trainings, guide policy and practice changes
Education
Master of Social Work -
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA2012
Skills
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Data analysis, qualitative and quantitative
- Program development, implementation, and evaluation
- Technical assistance for both line staff and leadership
- Family advocacy
- Demonstrating professional empathy particularly in difficult situations
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Case Reviewer - JBS International
- Quality Assurance - JBS International
- Tableau Technical Training for CARES
Timeline
Social Worker III, Continuous Quality Improvement
Solano County Child Welfare Services
2017 - Current
Social Worker III, Family Reunification
Solano County Child Welfare Services
2014 - 2017
Master of Social Work -
Sacramento State
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Sacramento State