Facilitate family and team meetings to discuss strategies and progress updates.
Coordinate care plans for individuals with complex needs.
Educate clients and families on available resources and services.
Advocate for clients' needs within community organizations and service providers.
Provide crisis intervention and support during critical situations.
Document case notes and maintained accurate client records.
Adoption Specialist
Ennis Center for Children
Pontiac, MI
07.2019 - 10.2023
Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
Family and Child Advocate Internship
Voices for Children Advocacy Center
Flint, MI
08.2017 - 05.2018
Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
Built trust and rapport with individuals by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Voices for Children Advocacy Center
Flint, MI
08.2015 - 08.2017
Interviewed client, parents, foster parents, school officials and other related parties to fully understand child's individual needs.
Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Reviewed all available documentation for client to deliver best possible advocacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI
05.2018
Minor - Early Childhood Education
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI
05.2018
Minor - Substance Abuse Treatment
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI
05.2018
Skills
Community referrals
Client advocacy
Problem resolution
Crisis Intervention
Care coordination
Team building
Certification
•Intensive Care Coordination with Wraparound (ICCW) - 2025 • Person Centered Planning for ICCW/Wraparound - 2024 • Advanced Trauma Training - 2023 • Understanding the Impacts of Childhood Trauma Training- 2022
Child Protection Worker – Intensive Family Support at Department for Communities Child Protection and Family SupportChild Protection Worker – Intensive Family Support at Department for Communities Child Protection and Family Support