Stacy Justice
Summary
Although I have years of clerical experience dating from high school to present, I feel my biggest asset is the 28 years of Lived Experience I have as a result of being a foster parent to over a hundred children, adoptive parent to four and a kinship parent to one. I use these experiences on a daily basis to recruit and support foster, adoptive and kinship families on both the state and local level. I feel deeply the need for families to open up their homes to children and know firsthand the overwhelming numbers of children waiting for forever homes. As foster parents, my husband and I have transitioned 15 of our foster children to adoptive families and I am well equipped to help others understand the process and the importance of transitions and working together in partnership to achieve permanency.
Second to my passion for supporting children from hard places is my love for training and educating families so they can be effective in meeting the needs of the children who come into their homes. Along with that, being able to point families and children to all the many resources available to them, that can help them be the best that they can be.
I appreciate your consideration for this position and as a long time supported of the work that you do, would be honored to come alongside you from a professional standpoint.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
Alabama Foster And Adoptive Parent Association
10.2020 - Current
- Facilitated communication between board members for improved collaboration and project success.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues for foster, adoptive and kinship families.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assisted in event planning and execution for functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
TIPS Co-Lead
Self-employed
07.2014 - Current
- Personally involved in recruitment and training of families to be foster/ adoptive / kinship families by sharing information about what is necessary as well as providing resources for them to learn more information and make an informed decision.
- Have Co-Lead TIPS classes on an ongoing basis for Colbert County since 2014. Have also led classes for Kids to Love, APAC, and Franklin County.
- Mentored families long after the tips classes have ended by providing information, advice, support and resources.
- Continue to improve my skills by attending conferences, webinars, online training, reading and researching for the best and most updated information.
Foster/ Adoptive/ Kinship Parent
Colbert County Department Of Human Resources
01.1997 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment by working to maintain good relationships with the court system, DHR, therapists, teachers, bio parents and other foster/Adoptive/kinship families.
- Have fostered 123 children to date.
- Current Co-President of Shoals area Foster and Adoptive Parent Association.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines as well as juggling multiple schedules and appointments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Receptionist
Dr James Bowman
07.1993 - 08.1996
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, scheduling, and walk-in clients.
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Maintained patient files.
- Assisted with billing and account information.
- Assisted in minor in office surgeries as needed.
- I left this position in 1996 to pursue being a full time foster parent to my 2 oldest adopted sons, who were in therapeutic foster care at that time.
Billing Specialist/ ER Clerk
Humana Hospital Shoals
05.1990 - 07.1993
- Input necessary information for patients visiting the ER.
- Medicaid Billing Specialist and account assistant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colbert Heights High School
Tuscumbia, AL05.1990
Skills
- Customer Service
- Schedule Management
- Record Keeping
- Expense Tracking
- Event Planning
- Keyboarding skills
- Document Preparation
- Business Correspondence
- Organization
- Report Generation
- Record preparation
- Confidentiality understanding
Timeline
Secretary
Alabama Foster And Adoptive Parent Association
10.2020 - Current
TIPS Co-Lead
Self-employed
07.2014 - Current
Foster/ Adoptive/ Kinship Parent
Colbert County Department Of Human Resources
01.1997 - Current
Receptionist
Dr James Bowman
07.1993 - 08.1996
Billing Specialist/ ER Clerk
Humana Hospital Shoals
05.1990 - 07.1993
High School Diploma -
Colbert Heights High School
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