Miranda Foster
Toledo
Summary
Accomplished and compassionate human services professional with over a decade of experience supporting diverse populations, including children, adults, and families, in behavioral health, reentry, and family stabilization programs. Expertise in supervising teams, developing trauma-informed initiatives, and coordinating services across various systems such as courts, probation, and child support. Proficient in documentation, data tracking, and case management within complex service networks, ensuring seamless service delivery. Recognized as a fast learner and reliable leader excelling in collaborative problem-solving to achieve organizational goals and enhance client outcomes, complemented by advanced training in trauma-informed care, reentry services, and fatherhood engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coach / Case Manager
Pathway, Inc. – Brothers United Fatherhood Program
Toledo, OH
02.2025 - Current
- Deliver individualized case management for fathers navigating child support, custody, visitation, and reunification challenges.
- Facilitate evidence-based parenting education and healthy relationship programming for both community-based and reentry fathers.
- Maintain accurate documentation and utilize data systems to monitor outcomes and meet compliance standards.
- Work collaboratively with program staff and partner agencies to ensure goals are achieved, tasks are completed efficiently, and systems function effectively.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
Sexual Assault Advocate
Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking Advocate
Bowling Green, OH
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided trauma-informed advocacy and crisis intervention for children and adults impacted by sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
- Worked directly with child survivors of abuse and exploitation, ensuring age-appropriate trauma support and access to safety resources.
- Served as an active member of the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition, collaborating with law enforcement, prosecutors, and community partners.
- Facilitated empowerment and psychoeducational groups focused on resilience, healing, and independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and community systems to ensure survivors’ needs were met effectively and efficiently.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
Program Supervisor / Guest House Coordinator
Full Circle Recovery Housing
Toledo, OH
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Supervised and supported eight direct staff members across multiple recovery residences serving individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
- Designed and implemented agency policies, procedures, and structured trauma-informed programming.
- Facilitated relapse prevention, trauma recovery, and life-skills groups to promote independence and stability.
- Partnered with treatment teams, case managers, and medical professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
- Worked collaboratively across departments and systems to ensure efficient operations, strong communication, and goal achievement.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
Dual Diagnosis Case Manager / Reentry Specialist / Intake Coordinator
Empowered for Excellence Behavioral Health
Toledo, OH
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided behavioral health and reentry case management for adults and youth with substance use and mental health challenges.
- Developed and facilitated group curricula on trauma, mindfulness, relapse prevention, and goal setting.
- Created and implemented policies and documentation systems that improved compliance and accreditation outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with probation officers, judges, and attorneys to promote community reintegration and reduce recidivism.
- Worked within multidisciplinary systems and with community partners to ensure consistent service delivery and participant success.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
Case Manager / Program Support Specialist
Caregiver Grove
Toledo, OH
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Delivered comprehensive case management services to adult women facing substance use disorders and mental health challenges.
- Spearheaded development and launch of sober living homes for women, ensuring effective program startup and participant intake processes.
- Facilitated individualized service planning, resource linkage, and advocacy through collaboration with community agencies.
- Sourced and recruited participants from inpatient treatment facilities and local behavioral health agencies to enhance continuity of care.
- Facilitated support for youth in school-based and community based environments facing behavioral challenges, substance use issues, and mental health needs.
- Conducted individual and group sessions focused on addiction recovery, behavioral regulation, life skills, and mental health stabilization.
- Executed concurrent documentation processes and ensured accuracy of case notes in alignment with agency funder and regulatory standards.
- Facilitated collaboration with probation departments, children services, job and family services, and other systems to enhance client stability and compliance.
- Implemented trauma-informed and strengths-based strategies to enhance client engagement and foster sustainable recovery outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Lima, OHSkills
- Program Leadership & Operations Management
- Staff Supervision, Training & Performance Development
- Policy, Procedure & Curriculum Design
- Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Practices
- Behavioral Health, Reentry & Family Support Services
- Data Tracking, Documentation & Case Management Systems
- Cross-System Collaboration (Courts, Probation, CSEA, JFS)
- Child & Adult Trauma Support
- Community Partnership & Resource Development
- Reliability, Adaptability & Team Coordination
- Recruitment
- Group facilitation
- Juvenile justice system
- Case documentation
- Individualized service planning
- Multicultural competence
- Family engagement
- Mental health assessment
- Child welfare
- Youth development
- Employment support
- Parenting education
- Service referrals
- Trauma experience
- Case planning
- Motivational interviewing
- Records management
- Court proceedings
- Family reunification
- Child advocacy
- Reunification procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Certification
- CDCA – Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (Ohio MHAS)
- QBHS – Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist
- Trauma-Informed Care (Advanced Trainings)
- Fatherhood Practitioner Training – Pathway, Inc.
- Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocacy Training
- CPR / First Aid Certified
- Triple P Parenting Education Training - Triple P
- CPI Training - Empowered for Excellence
- Legal Advocacy Training - The Cocoon
- Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
Coach / Case Manager
Pathway, Inc. – Brothers United Fatherhood Program
02.2025 - Current
Sexual Assault Advocate
Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking Advocate
12.2020 - 12.2023
Program Supervisor / Guest House Coordinator
Full Circle Recovery Housing
06.2018 - 12.2020
Dual Diagnosis Case Manager / Reentry Specialist / Intake Coordinator
Empowered for Excellence Behavioral Health
08.2016 - 06.2018
Case Manager / Program Support Specialist
Caregiver Grove
05.2013 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School