Lela-Jeane Peters

Oversaw coordination of all related child therapeutic services.

Participated in required meetings, court hearings, and family group conferences.

Collaborated with treatment team to align progress strategies.

Created tailored service plans and conducted assessments to address the unique needs of children.

Efficiently oversee foster and adoptive homes for adherence to regulations.

Monitored compliance with the child's outlined care plan across key areas such as visitation schedules and engagement in support services.

Regularly observed interactions and conditions in foster/adoptive households.

Facilitated communication between treatment team and foster/adoptive family.

• Participated in pre-placement discussions and visits with family and in coordination with other TFC staff.
• Coordinated the establishment of needed services for each child prior to their placement in the home.
• Consistently empowered TFC parents by teaching and encouraging the use of therapeutic and trauma-sensitive behavior intervention strategies in the home.
• Offered critical intervention services during family crises.
• Facilitated team collaboration during all Wraparound process phases to ensure effective family and stakeholder engagement.
• Implemented key principles across Wraparound stages emphasizing family-driven decisions, strengths orientation, needs-based guidance and robust team backing.
• Created crisis and safety plans during initial family and child meetings, reviewing and adjusting as needed.
• Coordinated Child and Family Team Meetings every 30 days.

• Built a solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
• Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
• Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
• Developed and maintained a team of mental health professionals and natural supports to help the child and family reach their identified goals.
• Coordinated and facilitated monthly child and family team meetings consisting of the multidisciplinary team.
• Guided wraparound teams in developing plans that are strengths-based, family-driven, culturally sensitive, include youth and family voice, and are comprehensive in addressing family needs.
• Monitored the development of individualized plans and outcomes to measure progress and services for ongoing assurance of efficacy.

Oversaw foster parent development through hosting training sessions, and referrals to workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities.

Conducted in-depth and personalized home studies for families wishing to foster or adopt with the agency.

Managed a caseload of foster children and homes, maintaining records, and completing all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Updated and monitored the agency's website and Facebook page.

Collaborated with management to prepare agendas and write minutes for monthly staff meetings, maintained and updated foster parent rosters, and coordinated weekly Zoom meetings.

Created marketing materials, training programs, and agency Lifebook template.

Performed monthly home inspections, both scheduled and surprise, to evaluate adherence to licensing standards.

Partnered with physicians, social workers, therapists, advocates, attorneys, and DFPS/OC-OK to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Maintained confidentiality and HIPAA standards for all assigned clients and families.

Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, and advocated for client needs.

Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.

Built a solid and trusting rapport with children, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.

Utilized behavior management techniques, such as Parenting with Love and Logic, SAMA emergency behavioral intervention, and strength-focused philosophies, when interacting with and assisting residents with behavioral goals.

Ensured timely and accurate compliance with reporting requirements, including time sheets, menus, cottage budget management, incident reports, and daily and monthly reports.