Lori Franks
Lawrenceburg,TN
Summary
Very effective in providing Evidenced Based Home visiting services for prenatal moms through age 5.
Maintains a successful retention rates with families.
Ability to engage community partners with with an enthusiastic approach and having 11 years experience in being an Evidence Based home visitor for the Healthier Beginnings program.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Centerstone
Lawrenceburg, TN
10.2014 - Current
- Provided support for families by using Evidenced Based Home Visiting practices
- Taught Growing Great Kids Inc. Curriculum and Partners Curriculum to families to support attachment and child development
- Educated families on Safe Sleep practices
- Maintained records to both Healthy Families of America as well as Department of Health standards
Case Manager
Life Care
Lawrenceburg, TN
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Assessed client needs to develop personalized treatment plans along with there mental health counselors.
- Conducted regular meetings with clients by mostly home visits but occasional in the community to monitor client progress.
- Provided clients with access to community resources.
- Documented case notes accurately to in compliance with the standards.
- Advocated for client rights and needs within healthcare settings, schools, and within the legal system.
- Managed crisis situations with empathy and support.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
PHOA
Wayne County Health Department
Waynesboro, TN
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments. Such as providing vouchers for WIC prenatal moms through age 5, helping moms apply for TenCare, coordinating orders for special formulas, obtaining shot records etc...
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively with fellow PHOA's.
- Proved the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new unpredictable situations that occurred daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2009
Skills
- Individualized service planning
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Centerstone
10.2014 - Current
Case Manager
Life Care
05.2013 - 10.2014
PHOA
Wayne County Health Department
04.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Alabama