NICHOLAS TRIMBLE
East Saint Louis,IL
Summary
Experienced Foster Care Case Manager well-versed in overseeing high case load, maintaining records and supporting court processes. Well-organized and methodical with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Skilled in providing specific and knowledgeable care to each family.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Case Manager
Epworth Children & Family Services
Webster Groves, MO
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored client progress and adjusted plans as needed for effective support.
- Facilitated regular meetings with foster families to discuss challenges and needs.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during emergencies or critical situations.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate client records in compliance standards.
- Collaborated with community resources to connect clients with additional services.
- Educated families on foster care policies, procedures, and best practices for care.
- Developed system of organization to keep detailed client and case contact and activity records.
- Advocated for many children in court settings and to potential parents.
- Juggled many cases at one time with success rate.
- Advocated on behalf of clients in order to obtain necessary resources or services from outside organizations or government agencies.
- Assisted in transitioning youth out of the foster care system into independent living situations.
- Assessed and evaluated the needs of foster care families.
- Attended court hearings regarding child custody cases involving clients.
- Conducted home visits to assess safety and well-being of children in foster homes.
- Met regularly with assigned clients to provide guidance and emotional support throughout their journey through the foster care system.
- Monitored the progress of foster care cases and reported any changes to supervisors.
- Educated clients about their rights within the system as well as available resources they can access.
Student Life Office Graduate Assisstant
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted faculty with research project coordination and data collection.
- Supported event planning for departmental seminars and workshops, ensuring smooth execution.
- Participated in team meetings, providing input on project progress and strategies.
- Coordinated events and workshops to enhance student engagement.
- Supported students with inquiries and provided academic guidance.
- Managed schedules for meetings and appointments efficiently.
- Collaborated with peers to develop course content and resources.
- Collaborated with faculty on special projects related to curriculum development and program assessment.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports and maintaining files.
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Engaged in a comprehensive study investigating the societal factors influencing individuals' readiness to assist homeless individuals based on overt/covert presentations and gender distinctions.
- Hands-on involvement in data collection, employing diverse methodologies, and harnessing analytical tools to interpret findings.
- This experience honed my proficiency in meticulous data collection, rigorous analysis, and insightful interpretation, fostering a deeper understanding of human behavior within societal contexts.
Education
B.A. - Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05.2021
Skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Policy education
- Data collection
- Event coordination
- Project collaboration
- Time management
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Child advocacy
- Services coordination
- Social services
- Diversity & Inclusion
Campus Involvement
- President, NPHC, Enhanced inter-organization collaboration by 20%
- PR Chair, Alpha Phi Alpha, Boosted event attendance by 30% and fundraising by $5,000
- Researcher, Memory Research, Utilized regression modeling, improving research accuracy by 15%
- Event Leader, Led service events impacting 500+ individuals, raising $3,000 for local charities
- Statistical Analyst, Excelled in statistical analysis software, achieving 95% accuracy in Psychology Statistics
- Advocate, PRIDE/BSU, Reached 200+ students/staff via workshops
Timeline
Foster Care Case Manager
Epworth Children & Family Services
04.2025 - 08.2025
Student Life Office Graduate Assisstant
Eastern Illinois University
08.2024 - 12.2024
09.2022 - 12.2022
B.A. - Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Southwestern Illinois College
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