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Nikia Mahomes

Renton,WA

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Casey Family Programs, specializing in Trauma Healing Informed Care and effective teamwork facilitation. Proven track record in improving permanency and well-being outcomes for youth through innovative strategies and collaborative efforts. Skilled in mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, and developing strong partnerships to promote family-centered services. Committed to advancing the welfare of vulnerable populations through impactful leadership and service delivery.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor Prevention & Permanency Services

Casey Family Programs
12.2021 - Current
  • Attend to overall supervision in clinical, administrative, educational and support areas
  • Provide clinical supervision and coaching to direct service staff responsible for addressing the permanency, safety and well-being needs of children and families
  • Support staff and ensure accountability in sound decision-making, effective teaming, and overall job performance
  • Develop, maintain, and evaluate services that are focused on prevention, increased permanency, and improved well-being outcomes for youth
  • Through their leadership function, provide restorative support to staff who may be experiencing compassion fatigue and/or secondary traumatic stress
  • Serves as a change agent with internal/external partners in the deepening of permanency planning services for youth that are in or at risk of entering care
  • For children and youth
  • Focus on Trauma Healing Informed Care, Modalities, and ways of being to support best clinical practice and outcomes for youth/families
  • Strong supporter of cultural, legal, and relational permanency and in essence a forever home and free and forever connections
  • Encourages innovative approaches that promote positive outcomes and have the potential to spread to other providers and jurisdictions through Demonstration and Spread
  • Collaborates with internal and external partners to gather and evaluate data to determine efficacy of services and strategies, and to promote data driven decision making to achieve permanency, safety, and well-being
  • Provides ongoing consultation to build and maintain strong partnerships with providers and jurisdictions
  • Creates a learning environment that fosters innovation, continuous quality improvement and professional growth and development
  • Family Engagement Liaison6/1/17-12/17/2021 Casey Family Programs
  • Coordinate Family Group Conferences through an in-depth process
  • Family Finding
  • Family Engagement through the lens of trauma informed and trauma responsive care
  • Empowering families to have a voice regarding their loved ones
  • Certification program for Neurosequential Therapeutic Model which a model that guides therapeutic work in response to how trauma has impacted the brain
  • Provide technical support for the State of North Dakota on the Family Centered Engagement Model Initiative

Social Worker

Casey Family Programs
Seattle, WA
08.2012 - 06.2017
  • Provide case management services for youth, young adults, and families on assigned caseload, in accordance with Casey Family Programs’ practice standards, local regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
  • Also provide clinical assessment of individual and family safety/functioning/needs; assess and identify pathways and barriers to legal and relational permanency; arrange for supportive/ameliorative services that address permanency and well-being needs; and work effectively with the local child welfare jurisdiction to achieve the identified outcome
  • Comply with all documentation requirements for internal and external audits of case records and documents work to inform best practice in expediting permanency in foster care
  • Program Contributions:
  • Achieve permanency for youth and establish relational permanency for young adults who have aged out of the foster care system
  • In a shared collaborative effort, create and lead a training specific to the critical importance of ensuring that no youth ages out of the foster care system
  • Manage caseload according to Casey Family Programs’ standards and expectations while remaining dedicated to the client
  • Responsible for the coordination and delivery of services and assessing risk on an ongoing basis
  • Provide Clinical Assessment of both the individual and family safety/functioning needs across all domains
  • Work in collaboration and in strong partnership with State Partners, Service Providers, and the community to facilitate the best outcome for children, youth, and families
  • Assess and identify pathways and barriers to legal and relational permanency
  • Conduct Child, Adolescent Needs Assessment and Service plans to address needs and identify appropriate objectives and tasks identified to achieve goals
  • Facilitate Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
  • Utilize Genograms and Mobility Mapping to guide and support work with youth and young adults
  • Participate in a variety of Child & Family Services training as well as continued education opportunities
  • Participate in work groups to facilitate best practice

Child Welfare & Family Services Social Worker III

Department of Social & Health Services/Children's Administration
Seattle, WA
09.2005 - 08.2012
  • Department Contributions:
  • Worked diligently with families and caregivers to ensure the safety and well-being of children while maintaining a high case load
  • Facilitated case closure of children exiting foster care following family reunification
  • Assessed risk and safety threat to children to provide appropriate safety and service plan for youth (0-18) who had been placed out of home
  • Provided timely court reports and followed court directives for the children and family
  • Prepared, updated, and presented six-month court reports with court orders for children who were State Dependent
  • Dependent
  • This feat also required a close relationship with the Assistant Attorney General's office to
  • Adhere to the WAC and RCW regulations conducive to Child Welfare Laws
  • Wrote, edited, and produced well written communication for the King County Juvenile Superior Court, AAG, Supervisor and others

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Washington
06.2005

Bachelors of Social Welfare -

University of Washington
06.2004

Skills

  • Effective Team Collaboration
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Team Management
  • Innovative Problem Solving
  • Proven Resilience in Dynamic Environments
  • Clear Verbal and Written Communication
  • Reliability and Time Management
  • Guidance and Development
  • Compassionate Trauma Care Strategies (THIC)
  • Healing-Centered Engagement
  • Crisis intervention

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Facilitated Intergroup Dialogue course at the University of Washington School of Social Work and Edmonds Community College.
  • Social Worker across a variety of jurisdictions.
  • Dedicated and absolutely committed to making a difference in the lives of others and improving the quality of lives.
  • A contributor on a macro and micro level to the organization.
  • Provided mentorship/supervision for MSW students in the Child Welfare Training Advancement Program for five (5) years.
  • Awarded the “Spirit” Award in recognition of my dedicated and committed spirit that guides me in my work in Child & Family Services.
  • Certified Healing Certified Engagement Practioner 2021
  • Awarded 2021 Cultural Champion Award.
  • LICSW 2021
  • Financial SW Certification 20222

Timeline

Supervisor Prevention & Permanency Services

Casey Family Programs
12.2021 - Current

Social Worker

Casey Family Programs
08.2012 - 06.2017

Child Welfare & Family Services Social Worker III

Department of Social & Health Services/Children's Administration
09.2005 - 08.2012

Master of Social Work -

University of Washington

Bachelors of Social Welfare -

University of Washington

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