Highly driven Background Investigator adept in investigative research and critical thinking. Expertise lies in ensuring national security through meticulous background checks and interviews, showcasing exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills. Consistently achieved commendable quality and timeliness metrics throughout career, demonstrating adaptability and unwavering commitment to excellence in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Adopt Specialist
ACH Child and Family Services
09.2016 - 07.2017
Provided ongoing supportive case management to children placed in licensed foster care homes
Responsibilities included service planning, E-CANS administration, coordination of services, case documentation, crisis management and on-call support, foster home support, supervision, and ongoing development
Conducted monthly visits with the children to assess the child's safety while in care
Maintained contact and worked directly with other Treatment Team members to remain aware of the progress of the child's case
Provided support to foster parents and ensured the foster home remained in compliance with Minimum Standards and Agency policies
Case Manager
J Elohim, Inc. Child Placing Agency
02.2015 - 08.2016
Provided in home training to foster parents
Complete home study assessments on potential foster families
Make informed decisions regarding placement of children in CPS Conservatorship into Agency's licensed foster homes
Provide ongoing support to foster families to help minimize risk and provide for safety of the child
Visit children monthly to assess the child's feeling of safety in their current home and to discuss their needs, wishes, and progress while in care
Assesses child safety and takes the necessary actions to protect the child as appropriate
Develops and maintains effective working relationships between Child Protective Services staff, therapists, medical professionals and other community resources
Documents case records by completing forms, narratives, and reports to form a written record for both the children and families
Created individualized service plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other professionals
Participated in team meetings to discuss case management strategies for individual cases
Reconciliation Analyst
AutoNation
07.2009 - 04.2015
Reconcile, research and clean schedules for a large group of automotive dealerships
Prepare, research, channel, and resolve outstanding vehicle inventory reconciliation items
Interact with stores to ensure that reconciling items are fully resolved
Manage personal workflow using departmental software, assuring that all deadlines are met timely
Collaborated with other departments to resolve any discrepancies identified in the reconciliation process
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX
05.2000
Skills
Time Management
Multitasking
Resourcefulness
Analytical Skills
Report Writing
Computer Proficiency
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Interview Techniques
Organizational Skills
Timeline
Foster Adopt Specialist
ACH Child and Family Services
09.2016 - 07.2017
Case Manager
J Elohim, Inc. Child Placing Agency
02.2015 - 08.2016
Reconciliation Analyst
AutoNation
07.2009 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Paul Quinn College
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