STACY CRAWFORD
Summary
Experienced with assessing and addressing needs of foster children. Utilizes comprehensive care planning and coordination to support positive outcomes. Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements ensures compliance and effective case management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Case Manager Specialist
Cornerstones of Care
Kansas City, MO
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine children's needs and appropriate placement options.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated regular case conferences to monitor progress and adapt strategies for child welfare.
- Mentored junior staff in effective case management techniques and best practices for family engagement.
- Advocated for children's rights within the foster care system, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Maintained 90 % success rate while handling 16-18 cases at once
Home Health CNA
ComForCare
Overland Park, KS
09.2018 - 02.2023
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Supply ongoing non-clinical supervision to clients with an emphasis on psychosocial aspects of client's care.
Owner
Crawford/Private Care, LLC
Grandview, MO
01.2015 - 02.2023
- 26 years of CNA and Caregiver Skills
- Staffing for Private Duty Care. Recruit, screen, train and hire caregivers for client services.
- Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Cared for individuals or families during periods of illness or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
- Successfully managed teams of four or more caregivers for six years
Social Service Intern
Rended Heart
MO
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Developed rapport with clients.
- Collaborated with program supervisor and peers to create intervention strategies targeting individuals fleeing sexual exploitation and related trauma.
- Case management- Assist in contacting the program Intake Director and completing the admission process within three months of internship.
- Resourcing for restoration and reintegration programs.
- Aid with job search, court appearances, transportation, and more.
Social Services Intern
ReStart Homeless Shelter
MO
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Participate and keep documentation in the CES /HMIS.
- Case management- Conducted psychosocial assessments to develop a comprehensive care plan for individuals and families.
- Successfully found necessary services for five families in three months by combining information from patient interviews with knowledge of program resources.
- Active written and verbal communication.
- Assessed, evaluated, and coordinated new client admissions for the family shelter.
CNA
Carnegie Village Rehabilitation
Belton, MO
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- · Electronic charting with Point of Care. RELIAS Learning
- Provided direct patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Foster Care Case Manager Specialist
Cornerstones of Care
Kansas City, MO
02.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Attended proceedings and testified for 15 reunification and permanent placement cases.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
- Maintained 90 % success rate while handling 16-18 cases at once.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
AVILA COLLEGE
Avila University05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Kansas City, MO06-2017
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Family support
- Case Needs Assessment
- Case Documentation
- Individualized service planning
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Professional boundaries
- Visitation experience
Certification
Current CNA certification Current CMT certification Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationTechnological KnowledgeMicrosoft Office Suite, Point of Care, Touch Enabled Devices
Timeline
Foster Care Case Manager Specialist
Cornerstones of Care
02.2023 - Current
Foster Care Case Manager Specialist
Cornerstones of Care
02.2023 - Current
Social Service Intern
Rended Heart
07.2021 - 10.2021
Social Services Intern
ReStart Homeless Shelter
11.2020 - 04.2021
CNA
Carnegie Village Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 05.2020
Home Health CNA
ComForCare
09.2018 - 02.2023
Owner
Crawford/Private Care, LLC
01.2015 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
AVILA COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX