Lavenia Billy
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Focused Social Services professional with success and delivered unbiased perspective to solve disputes. Accomplished in collecting supporting information, drafting and reporting comprehensive documentation and leading agreements to resolve complex problems. Driven to strictly follow applicable laws and ethical procedures for all cases.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
MDT Facilitator/ Outreach Specialist
Puyallup Tribe of Indians
12.2023 - Current
- Receive, review and document the intake referrals from our community partners
- Prepare and distribute agendas for the Multidisciplinary Team, summarize the decisions and action plans of the Multidisciplinary Team, update and maintain the case tracking system and provide statistical data
- Provide training to public, law enforcement, tribal first responders on child sexual abuse issues
- Work collaboratively with schools, tribal programs, and non-tribal entities as needed to address gaps in victim services and develop best practice culturally rooted responses
- Develops curriculum that addresses issues related to sexual and physical abuse
CPS Investigator
Puyallup Tribe of Indians
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Create intake, case notes, and document all pertinent information
- Maintains up to date case records of the CPS investigation; includes but not limited to case notes, court documents, collateral contacts, face to face interviews, school and health records, police reports, all CPS history available and any financial records collected
- Takes reports of child abuse/neglect allegations and conducts a thorough investigation and makes determination regarding the nature of the allegations
- Drafted declarations, motions, court reports, and testified at adjudication hearings as an expert witness.
- Facilitated successful reunification of children with their families by providing support and resources.
Protection Advocate Liaison
Muckleshoot Children’s & Family Services
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Provide case management to clients and work with families towards reunification
- Prepares detailed, comprehensive and fact based Social Service reports and testimony to court in accordance to the Child and Family Protection Code. Develops case summaries, and attends predetermined and emergency court proceedings. Stays informed of all court proceedings (i.e. Children in Need of Care, reviews, etc.).
- Collaborated with fellow advocates and paralegals to maximize efficiency in case management and preparation.
- Maintains up to date case records of case progress including, but not limited to; case notes, court documents, school and health records, correspondence, placement records, and visitations. Also responsible for administration of financial support records, service agreements, service episode information, tribal affiliation and enrollment.
Education
Master’s Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
01.2023
Bachelor’s Social Work -
University of Washington
06.2021
Paralegal Pro-Certificate -
Tacoma Community College
06.2019
Skills
- Filing & Data Entry
- Supervision & Facilitation
- Case Management
- Advocacy
- Making referrals
- Drafting legal documents
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Editing & Revision
- Crisis Intervention
- Strong Interpersonal
- Empathy & Cultural Humility
- Knowledge of ICWA
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
MDT Facilitator/ Outreach Specialist
Puyallup Tribe of Indians
12.2023 - Current
CPS Investigator
Puyallup Tribe of Indians
09.2022 - 12.2023
Protection Advocate Liaison
Muckleshoot Children’s & Family Services
10.2021 - 08.2022
Master’s Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor’s Social Work -
University of Washington
Paralegal Pro-Certificate -
Tacoma Community College