Lisa Gibson
Las Vegas
Summary
Accomplished child welfare leader with over 11 years of management and supervisory experience within Clark County Family Services Department. Proven ability to implement protective services, foster care, program development, policy implementation, and staff leadership. Skilled in building collaborative relationships with stakeholders, driving data-informed decision making, and ensuring compliance with state and federal child welfare regulations. Committed to advancing child safety, permanency, and well-being through innovative and trauma-informed approaches.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Services Manager
Clark County Family Services
07.2020 - Current
- Direct daily operations, programming and planning of Specialized Field Operations, Intake, Emergency Response Team, and Background Office.
- Facilitate the direction, training, and work assignments of 11 direct reports and more than 70 subordinate staff to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to best practice standards.
- Monitor performance outcomes of Specialized Field Programs, Hotline, ERT and Background Office and implement continuous quality improvement strategies.
- Enhance community partnerships with law enforcement, child fatality partners, CSEC partners, SNCAC and several Clark County departments resulting in improved collaboration and service delivery to children and families.
- Coordinated coaching, training and professional development of staff related to family engagement, safety assessment and agency intervention.
Family Services Supervisor
Clark County Family Services
05.2014 - 07.2020
- Supervised 5 Nevada Initial Assessment Specialists conducting child abuse and neglect investigations to ensure adherence to the safety model.
- Provided oversight on child fatality and serious physical abuse cases to ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Established partnerships with medical, legal, various community providers to assess children and families needs to provide appropriate services.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Provided ongoing coaching to Family Services staff members, offering guidance, support, and constructive feedback.
- Established a positive team culture by promoting open communication and collaboration among staff members.
- Promoted self-care strategies to retain staff and contribute to healthy work culture.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Senior Family Services Specialist
Clark County Family Services
07.2007 - 05.2014
- Conducted investigations into allegations of abuse and neglect, assessing child safety and family needs.
- Developed case plans in collaboration with families, courts, and service providers.
- Advocated for children’s rights and well-being in judicial proceedings.
- Maintained thorough documentation and compliance with federal Title IV-E requirements.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV01-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota 01-1999
Skills
- Child Welfare Operations
- Staff Training and Development
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Multi-Cultural Sensitivity
- Fostering Positive Community Partnerships
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker
- Ongoing professional development related to Coaching, Child Welfare Leadership, Compassion Fatigue, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, Child Fatality Investigations, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Suicide Prevention, Ethical Problem Solving and Motivational Interviewing.
Timeline
Family Services Manager
Clark County Family Services
07.2020 - Current
Family Services Supervisor
Clark County Family Services
05.2014 - 07.2020
Senior Family Services Specialist
Clark County Family Services
07.2007 - 05.2014
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Saint Cloud State University
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