Stacey Massey
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Seeking a Lateral Entry Teacher position while continuing a Masters in Education degree and obtaining NC State licensure. Enthusiastic about applying a passion for working with children that includes classroom experience as an after school tutor. Posses a solid knowledge that has been acquired from relevant courses as well as previous direct work with children. Committed to helping children reach their full potential by fostering a supportive learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Social Worker
Guilford County Social Services
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
- Collaborated with case managers and community partners to deliver effective treatment and case collaboration.
- Provided services to families wherein child maltreatment had been established and custody of the child has been removed from the family.
- Assisted and guided clients in the implementation of the plan.
- Maintained constant and consistent contact with the families for whom services are provided.
- Provided transportation as needed to clients.
- Prepared and compiled court reports for scheduled court hearings.
- Possessed knowledge of Child Welfare policies and practices including, social work investigation, crisis intervention.
- Completed NC Pre-Service Child Welfare Training Integrated social work practices with legal and judicial standards.
- Worked with DJJ and other law enforcement agencies.
- Coordinated each child's education, medical/dental needs, mental health needs, with appropriate providers.
- Facilitated treatment team meetings, participate in Community Assessment Team meetings, Family Partnership Meetings.
- Promoted permanency for all youth working within the state timeframes.
- Worked with biological families and foster parents to Bridge the Gap.
- Presented progress in court and file appropriate court documentation.
- Advocated for children to have their individual strengths and needs recognized.
- Assisted with foster care placements
- Managed and filed all necessary paperwork, completed documentation in a timely manner
- Met with foster families to ensure all needs were being met
- Conducted interviews with children and parents
- Monitored progress of children after placement
- Supervised family visits with children and birth parents on a weekly basis or as ordered by the court.
- Collected evidence, interviewed clients and prepared necessary reports for case management
- Assessed and reassessed the risk and safety concerns relating to the children in their homes and/or foster homes
- Developed case plans that established appropriate permanency goals for children in a timely manner Coordinated and monitored children in out-of-home placements
- Conduct home studies and ICPC's
- Finding long-term solutions for children through family reunification or adoption
Foster Care Case Manager
Children's Hope Alliance
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Provided in-home training and support to foster parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts by participating in quality assurance initiatives and offering insights on areas for growth in case management services.
- Promoted cultural competence within the agency through diversity training programs and inclusive practices in case management.
- Enhanced community partnerships by building relationships with local schools, mental health providers, and other supportive services for children in foster care.
- Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, maintaining regular communication and offering guidance throughout their time in the foster care system.
Qualified Professional and Quality Assurance
Premier Services (PRTF)
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assess, develop and implement agency-wide quality assurance and compliance programs that ensures implementation and continued delivery of effective client programs and services
- Assist in assessing and developing training/quality assurance/compliance needs and curriculum for staff of all levels to ensure delivery of quality services
- Develop and coordinate QA team;
- Coordinate follow-up and maintain tracking system for Accident/Incident Reports
- Develop and maintain training modules
- Develop and manage agency conferences, workshops, training programs and continuing education
- Ensure all policies and procedures are implemented in agency programs
- Ensure that quality and professionalism of all agency programs are maintained
- Ensure all programs operate so that they reflect Premier's philosophy and ensure that are Core Values are being maintained
- Adhere to all Federal, State, Local codes, rules and regulations as they pertain to licensing, certification and ongoing operation of agency programs.
Education
No Degree - Masters in Education / Not Completed
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NCBachelor of Arts - Political Science/ Psychology
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2000
Skills
- Parent- teacher communication
- Use of technology
- Believes in student centered philosophy
- Student record maintenance and data analysis
- Behavioral management strategies
- Student engagement strategies
- Understanding diverse learning skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson planning and instructional design
- Continuous professional development
- Ability to identify and address academic gaps
- Ability to create a positive learning environment
- Ability to increase student attendance and reduce disciplinary incidents along with the ability to increase parent satisfaction and involvement
Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
- Actively participated in NC 1996 NC Senate race
- Henry Frye Law Society
- Volunteer with Black Child development
- Volunteer with Communities in schools
- Actively Participated in the City Council Elections in Fayetteville NC from 1992- 2018
- NAACP
Timeline
Foster Care Social Worker
Guilford County Social Services
07.2021 - 02.2024
Foster Care Case Manager
Children's Hope Alliance
03.2020 - 06.2021
Qualified Professional and Quality Assurance
Premier Services (PRTF)
03.2019 - 03.2020
No Degree - Masters in Education / Not Completed
North Carolina A & T State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/ Psychology
North Carolina A & T State University
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