Sha-Mar Pierre
Temple Terrace,FL
Summary
Experienced professional dedicated to advocating for social and economic well-being. Skilled in providing guidance, support, and assistance to those in need. Strong communication and management skills. Committed to inspiring community service and making a positive impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adoption Case Manager
Children's Network of Hillsborough
09.2023 - Current
- Oversight of all adoption related tasks for children and families, to include but not limited to adoption home studies, child studies, referrals for psychological evaluation or other assessments if/as warranted, subsidy requests, enhanced subsidy requests (when warranted), home visits, maintenance of adoption tab information in FSFN
- Provide update regarding adoption case activity to Child Welfare Case Manager for judicial reviews and testify at court regarding status of adoption, when needed
- Fulfill needs related to adoption disruptions including documenting disruptions, ensuring that subsidy is terminated (if applicable), and guiding efficient coordination of needs toward subsequent placement of the children and support of the children and family
- Perform specialized case management activities as needed toward program compliance with legislative mandates, and DCF and/or agency initiatives including the Adoption Incentive Program
- Assist in coordination of and participate in sibling separation staffings, match staffings and Adoption Applicant Review Committees
- Assess children and family needs and coordinates delivery of services specific to adoption preparation, transition and support for the children and family including coordinating the development, documentation and fulfillment and support of transition plans for all adoptive placements
- Communicate with the primary Child Welfare Case Manager at least monthly to provide status update regarding adoption case activity
- Serve as the primary point of contact to adoptive families with children placed in their home during the 90-day post-placement supervision period
- Display understanding of, and sensitivity to, service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
- Provide documentation and data on adoption activities
- Conduct regular home visits to ensure engagement and progress of children/families
- Adherence of all data collection into FSFN
- Produce periodic reports as requested
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Guest Services Specialist
BayCare Health System
08.2021 - 09.2023
State of Florida JPO
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provides and documents supervision and case management of clients placed on supervision as required by statute, department policies and procedures and Quality Improvement (QI) standards relating to probation, commitment, conditional release, etc
- Maintains and updates case files on all delinquent youth per Department of Juvenile Justice standards, policies, procedures and QI standards
- Make recommendations to the State Attorney's Office within statutory time frames; provides necessary services, after initialing on-going assessment of the youth
- Coordinates services, staffing, including multi-disciplinary staffing (Commitment Conferences) and assessments as needed
Logistics Executive
Total Quality Logistics
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Make calls to establish relationships and build book of business from the ground up
- Sell and close new and existing customers to move their freight
- Negotiate price with shippers and carriers, manage daily shipments, resolving issues, to ensure pickup and delivery is on time, 24/7/365
- Be honest and proactive in all communications internally and externally
Group Lead
The Y (YMCA)
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants
- Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs
- Observed participants for signs of physical distress and rendered aid, including stopping activities and providing basic medical care
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues as needed
Youth Care Worker
Sequel Youth and Family Services
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Aid with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling
- Monitor youth census by using daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions
- Perform transports from the facility to youth court dates and pickups
Count team member
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for retrieving and counting the Casino's Money from all departments
- Transfer money to vault
- Sort currency and direct to the correct location
Delivery/Stock/Cashier
Slyvias flower patch 2
03.2013 - 08.2018
- Make sure the flowers were delivered on time with care and are confirmed
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Help with stocking and making transactions in the shop
Education
Bachelor's degree - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2019
Associate of Arts - AA - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL01.2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Individualized counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Family education
- Client assessment
- Home visits and inspections
- Stress management
- Client advocacy
- Documentation and reporting
Websites
Certification
CWCM
Timeline
Adoption Case Manager
Children's Network of Hillsborough
09.2023 - Current
Guest Services Specialist
BayCare Health System
08.2021 - 09.2023
State of Florida JPO
08.2020 - 08.2021
Logistics Executive
Total Quality Logistics
01.2020 - 06.2020
Group Lead
The Y (YMCA)
08.2019 - 02.2020
Youth Care Worker
Sequel Youth and Family Services
12.2018 - 09.2019
Count team member
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
01.2018 - 08.2018
Delivery/Stock/Cashier
Slyvias flower patch 2
03.2013 - 08.2018
CWCM
Bachelor's degree - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - AA - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Indian River State College
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