STACEY TAGGART-COTTON
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Community Service Programs of West Alabama, excelling in strategic planning and budget management. Proven track record in cultivating partnerships and enhancing team performance through effective training and mentorship. Adept at program administration and community outreach, driving impactful results in diverse environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Supportive Services
Community Service Programs Of West Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
06.2021 - Current
- Led strategic planning initiatives to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Mentored senior staff to strengthen leadership skills and foster professional development.
- Oversaw budget management to ensure alignment with financial strategies and objectives.
- Cultivated relationships with key partners to enhance collaboration and drive growth opportunities.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Care Coordinator/Clinical Social Worker
Whatley Health Services
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Administered SBIRT program to identify substance use issues among patients.
- Conducted assessments for drug, alcohol, and tobacco use.
- Evaluated patients for depression and anxiety symptoms.
- Delivered brief interventions and individual therapy as necessary.
Assistant Property Manager
Strategic Diversified Management
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed 353 units at Broadmoore Gardens Apartments.
- Oversaw rent collection and created purchase orders efficiently.
- Directed turnover processes to ensure timely apartment readiness.
- Executed outreach marketing strategies, including Craigslist postings.
Human Resources Coordinator/Administrative
Northport Health Services
Northport, Alabama
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Conduct pre-screening of new applicants to determine suitability for employment
Operations Manager
Concrete Workx
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Schedule jobs, marketing, payroll and accounting.
Housing Counselor Supervisor
Community Service Programs of West Al
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
06.2009 - 11.2016
- Supervised team specializing in diverse housing counseling facets, ensuring high standards.
- Administered National Foreclosure Mitigation Program for six years with outstanding results.
- Provided training and oversight for all counseling programs to enhance staff performance.
- Delivered counseling and case management services to over 600 individuals, improving outcomes.
- Achieved perfect performance and compliance reviews for all counseling programs over seven years.
- Managed agency reporting to NeighborWorks America and Department of Housing and Urban Development effectively.
Mental Health Worker On-Call
Brewer Porch Children's Center
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Provided direct care for all programs at Brewer Porch Children's Center as needed.
- Intensive Residential Treatment and Moderate Care Program.
- Completed Crisis Prevention Intervention and CPR Training.
Mental Health Worker
Brewer Porch Children Center
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Monitored children in the Short -Term Evaluation Program during their 90- day stay in the therapeutic treatment facility.
- Facilitated groups.
- Completed documentation and Medicaid billing.
- Instructed on basic living skill.
- Evaluated and documented progress.
Behavior Specialist
The United Methodist Children's Home
Cottondale, Alabama
05.2000 - 01.2010
- Facilitated groups and provided instruction on basic living skills to adolescent males with mental health issues.
- Provided direct care that included medication administration and day to day guidance.
- Communicated with social workers, teachers and families regarding the care, treatment and progress of the clients.
- Completed Medicaid billing and daily documentation.
Coordinator of Social Services
Community Service Programs of West AL
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
05.2004 - 07.2008
- Supervised 8 individuals in 6 counties.
- Administrated the national utility program Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
- Responsible for oversight of the budget and allocations.
- Reporting to Alabama Department of Economic Affairs.
- Provide community resources to individuals seeking assistance.
Education
Masters - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama01.2009
Bachelors - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama01.2004
Skills
- Detailed Oriented
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Organizational compliance
- Program administration
- Community outreach
- Partnership cultivation
- Leadership development
- Team supervision
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Staff training
- Financial reporting
- Administrative Management
- High Performing
- Counseling
- Results Oriented
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Problem Solving
- Performance management
- Process improvement
Certification
- Alabama Master Social Work License #5288G
- Professional Housing Counselor
- Fair Housing
- First Aid/CPR
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Accomplishments
- Workflow Planning, Implemented new work flow process which increased department productivity.
- National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program, Provided counseling to 100 or more clients annually, resulting in a 90% success rate, as evidenced by the number of homes retained.
- Compliance, Received 7 out of 8 perfect performance and compliance reviews.
Professional Overview
Accomplished Social Worker with broad expertise from housing to mental health. Highly motivated to provide services to vulnerable populations. Dedicated to and experienced in accomplishing goals.
Hobbies and Interests
- Leadership Tuscaloosa Alumni Association Board
- Adopt-A-School Coordinator
Timeline
Director of Supportive Services
Community Service Programs Of West Alabama
06.2021 - Current
Care Coordinator/Clinical Social Worker
Whatley Health Services
10.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Property Manager
Strategic Diversified Management
11.2017 - 10.2019
Human Resources Coordinator/Administrative
Northport Health Services
07.2017 - 11.2017
Operations Manager
Concrete Workx
09.2016 - 06.2017
Mental Health Worker On-Call
Brewer Porch Children's Center
10.2014 - 03.2016
Mental Health Worker
Brewer Porch Children Center
03.2013 - 07.2013
Housing Counselor Supervisor
Community Service Programs of West Al
06.2009 - 11.2016
Coordinator of Social Services
Community Service Programs of West AL
05.2004 - 07.2008
Behavior Specialist
The United Methodist Children's Home
05.2000 - 01.2010
Masters - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Bachelors - Social Work
The University of Alabama
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