Tamara Oliver

· Conducting thorough data analysis for each operation under Heightened Monitoring to pinpoint areas of concern and guide intervention strategies.

· Actively engaging in all Facility Intervention Team Staffing (FITS) meetings to collaborate with stakeholders and formulate effective monitoring plans.

· Monitoring and tracking compliance with HM plan tasks, ensuring operations follow established guidelines and corrective actions.

· Providing comprehensive reports on the progress of operations during subsequent staffing meetings, emphasizing improvements or ongoing issues.

· Uploading relevant documents, such as Risk Analyses, Quality Assurance reports, or CCR FITS analysis documents, to the appropriate systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

· Maintaining open communication with Child Care Regulation (CCR) regarding plan compliance, ensuring that all parties are informed and cooperative.

- Provide leadership and management for a team of adoption preparation workers, offering guidance and support and conducting performance evaluations.

- Ensure staff compliance with agency policies, procedures, and best practices when providing adoption services.

- Develop and implement programs designed to prepare children for adoption, addressing their emotional and psychological needs.

- Oversee prospective adoptive families' recruitment, training, and assessment to ensure effective matching between children and families.

- Review and monitor case plans to guarantee the timely and appropriate provision of services to children and families.

- Facilitate regular case reviews and staff meetings to evaluate progress, identify challenges, and devise strategies for successful adoption placements.

- Collaborate with various departments, agencies, and community partners to coordinate services and resources for children and families.

- Maintain open lines of communication with legal entities, courts, and external stakeholders involved in the adoption process.

- Ensure all adoption activities comply with state and federal regulations and agency policies.

- Oversee the accurate maintenance of case records, reports, and documentation to ensure up-to-date information is available.

- Provide continual training and professional development opportunities for staff to enhance their competencies and expertise in adoption services.

- Remain informed about current trends, research, and best practices in child welfare and adoption.

- Assist staff in managing complex cases by offering guidance on crisis intervention and strategies for problem-solving.

- Ensure the availability of support services for children and families throughout the transition to adoption.

-Oversee a caseload of juveniles on probation or awaiting court proceedings, aiming to resolve issues and promote positive behavioral changes.

- Conduct intake interviews with juveniles and their families to gather comprehensive background information.

- Develop individualized case plans and ensure timely documentation of case activities.

- Emphasized the importance of community-based interventions instead of punitive measures, promoting rehabilitative strategies to reduce recidivism rates.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills to prioritize tasks, maintain organized case files, and ensure the timely documentation of juvenile progress.
- Established trust and fostered open communication with juveniles while upholding professional boundaries, encouraging accountability, and facilitating behavioral change.
- Implemented rigorous monitoring and supervision of juveniles on probation to ensure adherence to court-ordered conditions, thereby promoting successful rehabilitation outcomes.

- Assessed the needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.

- Monitored the case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.

- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.

- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined service eligibility, and developed individualized plans.

- Prepared detailed reports for court proceedings that accurately reflected clients' progress and recommended next steps.

- Facilitated client access to community resources, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.

- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve client outcomes and coordinate care.

- Conducted home visits to assess the living environment and provided appropriate referrals.

- Mentored new caseworkers as they transitioned into their roles, guiding best practices and procedures.