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Robin Petoskey

Bloomfield,IN

Summary

Dynamic Family Consultant with extensive experience at Lifeline Youth and Family Services, adept at developing tailored support plans and enhancing family-provider collaboration. Skilled in conflict resolution and maintaining professional boundaries, I have successfully improved service delivery and foster care placements through strategic initiatives and comprehensive training programs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Consultant

Lifeline Youth and Family Services
08.2022 - Current
  • Assessed family dynamics to identify needs and develop tailored support plans.
  • Facilitated communication between families and service providers to enhance collaboration.
  • Provided supervised visitation to parents and children
  • Attended Child and Family Team Meetings

Case Manager

Debra Corn Foster Care
01.2020 - 06.2022


  • Developed comprehensive service plans tailored to individual client needs.
  • Coordinated with foster parents to facilitate access to resources and support services.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with DCS regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Provided assistance to foster parents as needed with taking foster children to needed appointments.

Foster Care Agency Office Director

Debra Corn Foster Care
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with foster care regulations and standards.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for staff, enhancing service delivery effectiveness.
  • Led strategic initiatives to improve foster care placements and family engagement outcomes.
  • Fostered a positive workplace culture through team-building activities and staff recognition programs.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance employee growth.

Case Manager

Debra Corn Foster Care
01.2014 - 01.2018

Same as listed from above

Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

Debra Corn Foster Care
09.2012 - 01.2014
  • Coordinated licensing documentation and compliance with DCS/State guidelines
  • Licensed foster parents per SAFE guidelines
  • Scheduled on-going trainings for foster parents to maintain required yearly face to face training hours
  • Implemented Corrective Action Plans as needed
  • Arranged placements of foster children into homes that were available to fit the childs needs

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Sociology

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, IN
12-1996

Skills

  • Professional boundaries
  • Self-care techniques
  • Team player
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Family Consultant

Lifeline Youth and Family Services
08.2022 - Current

Case Manager

Debra Corn Foster Care
01.2020 - 06.2022

Foster Care Agency Office Director

Debra Corn Foster Care
01.2018 - 01.2020

Case Manager

Debra Corn Foster Care
01.2014 - 01.2018

Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

Debra Corn Foster Care
09.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Sociology

Indiana University, Bloomington