Ruby Phelps
Thorntown,IN
Summary
Compassionate Child Welfare Professional with experience in crisis intervention and case management. Proven ability to support vulnerable populations and foster trust with clients and families. Currently pursuing a nursing degree to apply advocacy skills in enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Tater's Tots
Thorntown, Indiana
03.2022 - 08.2025
- Maintained compliance with state regulations and safety standards consistently.
- Created a safe, clean, and nurturing environment conducive to children's growth and development.
- Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress.
Case Manager
IPMG
Crawfordsville, Indiana
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Provide information and education to help Individuals understand the Medicaid waiver process
- Help Individuals access services and supports they need to meet their goals
- Facilitated regular community-based team meetings to review plan of care and collaborate with service providers.
Foster Care Case Manager
Children's Home and Aid
Champaign, Illinois
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Efficiently managed all aspects of the case. Including the children, biological parents, foster parents, schools, service providers, and the juvenile court system.
- Assessed the safety and needs of children and families, and referred them to community resources.
- Handled the case with a trauma-informed approach and a focus on strengths.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Lafayette, IN01-2028
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Social Work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2017
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Child development expertise
- Special needs care
- First aid and CPR certified
- Case management
- Behavior assessment
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
Tater's Tots
03.2022 - 08.2025
Case Manager
IPMG
10.2020 - 10.2022
Foster Care Case Manager
Children's Home and Aid
02.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Social Work
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign