Serena Gravil
Evansville,IN
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Case Manager Peer Lead
State Of Indiana Department Of Child Services
11.2018 - Current
- Responded to emergencies, including removal of children whenever necessary or implementing services to prevent removal.
- On call duties after hours including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Prepared for court hearings through staffing with attorneys and completing court reports.
- Testified in court hearings, including initial hearings, termination of parental rights trials, placement hearings, custody hearings, periodic review hearings, and permanency hearings.
- Documented contacts with all clients, including parents, service providers, children, and community partners.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs, and resolve roadblocks.
- Held child and family team meetings and meetings with residential facilities, schools, and community partners.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Provided leadership, guidance, and support to staff members.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Parents Choice Childcare
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Lead Infant Teacher
New Life Childcare
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
Crew Trainer
Culver's Restaurant
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
- Mentored junior employees to improve performance, food safety, and customer service.
- Studied crew members during work shift to provide feedback and guidance in improving performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN04.2018
Skills
- Family Services
- Crisis Response
- Service Plans
- Crisis Intervention
- Peer Lead
- Meeting Facilitator
Timeline
Family Case Manager Peer Lead
State Of Indiana Department Of Child Services
11.2018 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Parents Choice Childcare
08.2017 - 11.2018
Lead Infant Teacher
New Life Childcare
11.2015 - 08.2017
Crew Trainer
Culver's Restaurant
07.2012 - 04.2015
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Southern Indiana
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