Tamara Shepherd
Relocating To Boston Area August 10, 2025
Summary
Compassionate and goal-oriented social worker with 5 years of experience in case management, specializing in child welfare. Skilled in client advocacy, crisis intervention, and collaborative case planning, with a strong background in court involvement and legal processes. Known for building trust with children facing emotional and behavioral challenges and fostering long-term stability through trauma-informed, individualized support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gulf Coast JFCS
Child Welfare Case Manager
08.2023 - Current
- Manage a caseload of up to 40 clients or up to 15 complex cases, ensuring effective service delivery and consistent monitoring of client progress.
- Develop and implement case plans tailored to meet the unique needs of children and families, focusing on safety, permanency, and well-being.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including legal professionals, medical teams, therapists, and caregivers, to ensure coordinated care and effective outcomes.
- Provide court testimony, attend hearings, and maintain accurate case documentation for legal compliance and reporting.
Partnership for Strong Families
Placement Specialist
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to assess children's needs and identify available resources, implementing strategies that improved placement stability.
- Managed emergency placement disruptions by coordinating with licensed providers to maintain continuous care and actively pursue permanency solutions for children.
- Advocated for children's needs by presenting comprehensive case information to secure appropriate placements.
Child Advocacy Center
Case Management / Victim Advocacy Intern
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Reviewed children's forensic interviews and participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to gather information for service referrals and client support.
- Assisted in grant proposals and fundraising efforts to secure program resources.
- Collaborated with community partners to enhance client access to essential services.
Foster Florida
Advocacy Intern
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Supported foster families through volunteer coordination, childcare assistance, and logistical planning.
- Maintained client records and facilitated connections to local support resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family, Youth, And Community Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2020
Skills
- Case Management & Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention & Conflict Resolution
- Legal Documentation & Court Testimony
- Trauma-informed Care for Children and Families
Certification
- Child Welfare Case Manager & Child Welfare Licensing Counselor (Florida Board Certified)
- CPR/ AED and First Aid Certified
- Psychological First Aid Certified
- Trauma-Informed Care Course Training
- Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention & Intervention Training
Timeline
Gulf Coast JFCS
Child Welfare Case Manager
08.2023 - Current
Partnership for Strong Families
Placement Specialist
04.2021 - 07.2023
Child Advocacy Center
Case Management / Victim Advocacy Intern
05.2020 - 03.2021
Foster Florida
Advocacy Intern
11.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Family, Youth, And Community Sciences
University of Florida
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