Family Advocate YWCA St. Louis County Head Start
St Louis, MO
05.2000 - 08.2003
Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational and task prioritization skills.
Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
Observed security measures to maintain confidentiality and restrict access by unauthorized individuals.
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
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