Mary Jane Gariffo
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Compassionate Foster Care Specialist with experience in managing cases, coordinating services and supporting foster clients. Strengths include strong communication skills, crisis management abilities, and deep understanding of mental health services. Known for creating nurturing environments and making significant impact on lives of clients through comprehensive support and advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Foster Care Specialist
Many Rivers Whole Health
Great Falls, MT
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluated potential foster homes to ensure they meet necessary requirements.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans for foster care adults.
- Provided case management services, including monitoring, advocacy, and support.
- Collaborated with other agencies to coordinate services for foster care adults and their families.
- Maintained accurate records of all documentation related to each clients case file.
- Coordinated medical appointments and mental health assessments for clients in need of additional services.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Attended community events that promoted awareness about available resources for at-risk populations.
- Prepared and filed weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
- Developed system of organization to keep detailed client and case contact and activity records.
- Juggled many cases at one time with success rate.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Educare Preschool and Childcare
Great Falls, MT
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, music and movement, outdoor play, story time and educational activities.
- Assisted with meal times by helping children serve themselves and encouraging healthy eating habits.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Developed lesson plans that were age appropriate and met the needs of each individual child.
- Implemented behavior management strategies such as positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
- Assessed each child's development on an ongoing basis using observation tools.
- Encouraged social interaction among the children through games and activities.
- Provided emotional support to children who exhibited signs of distress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Saint Thomas
Manila, Philippines06-1981
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Documentation proficiency
- Individual counseling
- Mental health support
- Maintain case files
- Reliability
- Client needs assessment
- Behavioral assessment
- Multicultural awareness
Certification
- CPR certified
- Mandt Training
- Drivers Liscence
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month May 2022
- Excellance in Teaching 2010-2011
- Teacher Appreciation 2009
- Teacher Appreiciation 2010
Timeline
Adult Foster Care Specialist
Many Rivers Whole Health
05.2022 - Current
Childcare Lead Teacher
Educare Preschool and Childcare
10.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Saint Thomas
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