Maurisa Tillman
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated social worker with over 20 years of community-focused experience, specializing in crisis intervention, case management, and resource coordination to drive meaningful change. Recognized for exceptional collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results through effective communication and innovative problem-solving strategies. Strong background in guiding teams and managing complex projects to achieve strategic objectives. Proven expertise in developing efficient processes that uphold high standards while aligning efforts with organizational goals, ensuring impactful service delivery.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
STCH Ministries - Community Ministries
05.2025 - Current
- Play a front-line role in serving children and families in need through the Community Ministries program of STCH Ministries. The Social Worker plays a role in
- Bridge families to resources in the community and connecting them to ministry components within our organization.
- Equip both individuals and collaborative partners with skills through classes, and strengthen partnerships with churches and nonprofit organizations with the greater cause to heal, restore, and transform families with the gospel.
- Support clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Educate families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Develop and facilitate support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
NAMI Greater San Antonio – Bridges to Care
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Support and contribute to the development of the Bridges to Care San Antonio Youth program by coordinating and conducting training and development with youth and adults.
- Collaborate with school and community partners and serve as liaison.
- Carry out programmatic and administrative tasks that support program operations, such as community engagement, event planning, data entry, reporting, data collection, training, and facilitation for other programs.
- Contribute to the development of program marketing materials that are used in community meetings, events, networking, and tabling events.
Lone Star Social Services
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated and implemented the recruitment of foster and adoptive parents for the Foster Care program by writing letters, placing ads and giving presentations.
- Timely and accurately completed the required licensing, assessment, and support processes to ensure that families meet Licensing Standards and are appropriately prepared to care for children; and amended individual licenses relative to caps, city, age ranges, etc. and renewed licenses at required intervals.
- Provided training for new and current foster homes; make quarterly visits to foster homes.
Executive Director
San Antonio Social & Community Services
2020 - Current
- Enhanced campaign performance by developing and implementing targeted multi-channel marketing strategies to increase brand visibility.
- Oversaw teams of volunteers-built coalitions to enhance community engagement at events.
- Established strategic partnerships with relevant organizations, expanding the reach of the community and generating new opportunities for collaboration and community growth.
Divinity Family Services
03.2014 - 03.2019
- Assisted with foster placements with licensed homes through the state of Texas. Provided all necessary information to foster families regarding case status, management of documentation.
- Managed, prepared and filed all necessary paperwork to ensure compliance with foster care regulations.
- Conducted scheduled and unscheduled visits and conducted interviews with children and parents according to state standards.
- Ensure access to all available local resources to foster families Address any issues with foster placements.
Education
Bachelors of Theology -
San Antonio Theological College
San Antonio, TX01-2015
Bachelors of Social Work -
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX01-2001
Skills
- Organized with proven success managing multiple priorities efficiently with a positive attitude
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals
- Effective communication skills, through verbal, written, and social media presentations
- Trauma-informed training
- Companionship Training - Certified Trainer
- Certified Mental Health First Aid Training (Youth/ Adult)
- Skillful in building strong community partnership and collaboration
- Proficient in Special Events/ Projects Planning, MS office, Case Management,
Crisis Assessment/ Intervention, Community Engagement/ Networking, and Staff Development
Timeline
Social Worker
STCH Ministries - Community Ministries
05.2025 - Current
NAMI Greater San Antonio – Bridges to Care
06.2024 - 01.2025
Lone Star Social Services
10.2022 - 05.2023
Divinity Family Services
03.2014 - 03.2019
Executive Director
San Antonio Social & Community Services
2020 - Current
Bachelors of Theology -
San Antonio Theological College
Bachelors of Social Work -
Prairie View A&M University