Sheryl Rossin
Hammond,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, and multitasking abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager
The Villages
Merrillville, IN
07.2012 - 08.2023
- Case Management for children in foster care.
- Conducted initial assessments of potential foster families and developed treatment plans.
- Monitored the progress of children in care, offering solutions to any challenges that arose.
- Coordinated with other service providers to ensure quality care for each child.
- Facilitated regular meetings with all members of the child's team.
- Created detailed case notes regarding services provided and progress made.
- Maintained accurate records of contact with clients and other service providers.
- Developed positive relationships with community partners to expand resources available to foster families.
- Assisted in developing strategies for behavior management and crisis intervention.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the agency providing expert testimony on behalf of children in care.
- Participated in weekly clinical supervision sessions to discuss cases and receive guidance from supervisors.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations pertaining to therapeutic foster care services.
- Provided advocacy services for children in care by attending school meetings or representing them at court proceedings when needed.
- Collaborated with social workers, probation officers, mental health professionals, and other relevant agencies to provide comprehensive services for each child in care.
- Educated foster families about their rights and responsibilities regarding the placement process and ongoing involvement with the agency.
- Supported youth transitioning out of foster care by connecting them with appropriate resources such as housing assistance or employment programs.
- Formulated safety plans for high-risk situations involving children in need of protection from abuse or neglect.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times such as reunification or transition into new placements.
Community Support Specialist
The Villages
Portage, IN
08.2009 - 07.2012
- Working with clients that are in the family service program
- Developed individual service plans, monitored progress, and documented outcomes.
- Collaborated with other professionals including physicians, therapists, teachers, case managers. to ensure quality care for clients.
Education
Bachelor of the Arts - Human Development and Family Services
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN05.2012
Skills
- Case coordination
- Community Networking
- Progress Monitoring
- Client Advocacy
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Written and verbal communication
- Problem-solving abilities
Certificate Training
Authorized Facilitator Stewards of Children
References
Eva Lawrence, Nurse, School City Hammond, EMLawrence@hammond.k12.in.us, 219-781
Katrina Miller, Social Worker Veterans Administration, Socialworker08@gmail.com 219-765-0333
Carlyn Gonzales, carlyn.grow@gmail.com, 219-588-4953
Certification
- Indiana Substitute Permit
- Indiana Safe Home Study Certification
Timeline
Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager
The Villages
07.2012 - 08.2023
Community Support Specialist
The Villages
08.2009 - 07.2012
Bachelor of the Arts - Human Development and Family Services
Purdue University Northwest
- Indiana Substitute Permit
- Indiana Safe Home Study Certification
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