Overview
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RaDonna Cashaw

Kansas City,MO

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant/ Child Advocate Specialist

Circuit Court of Jackson County Missouri
Kansas City, MO
06.2014 - Current
  • Maintained knowledge on cases by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to the Attorney's at Office of the Guardian ad Litem.
  • Preparing notes from meetings and visits, keeping files organized in the company filing system and databases.
  • Respond to client calls in a timely manner, and meet with clients monthly.
  • Prepare and deliver subpoenas as needed.
  • Assisted in the development of permanency plans for at-risk children by attending meetings daily.
  • Conducted home visits to assess the safety and well-being of children in foster homes, residential facilities, and hospital settings.
  • Researched resources available in the local community that could benefit clients' needs.
  • Attended meetings with school personnel to assist in developing IEPs and 504 plans.
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.

Visit Coach

Jackson County Family Court
Kansas City , Missouri
12.2010 - 06.2014
  • Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
  • Provided supervision of parents when visiting their children to ensure safety and model appropriate parent-child interaction, and assist parents as needed to work toward the goal of reunification.
  • Assisted with the scheduling of visits between parents and their children.
  • Created written reports on parents and their children's behavior during visits, forwarded copies to case managers, and testified in court hearings when needed.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
  • Built trust and rapport with parents while assisting them in achieving the goal of reunification.
  • Participated in ongoing training.

Parent Aide/Supervisor

High Hopes Program
Kansas City, MO
02.1995 - 06.2014
  • Provided guidance on a variety of topics related to parenting, including discipline, nutrition, safety, and development.
  • Assisted families with parenting issues and provided support to parents.
  • Coordinated with other professionals to ensure the best outcome for the family.
  • Maintained accurate records of all interactions with families and documented progress towards goals.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for working with families and develop new approaches.
  • Conducted home visits to observe family dynamics and provide feedback to parents regarding their parenting techniques.
  • Engaged in crisis intervention when necessary by deescalating difficult situations between parents and children.

Timeline

Legal Assistant/ Child Advocate Specialist

Circuit Court of Jackson County Missouri
06.2014 - Current

Visit Coach

Jackson County Family Court
12.2010 - 06.2014

Parent Aide/Supervisor

High Hopes Program
02.1995 - 06.2014
RaDonna Cashaw