Tamara Yoffie, LCSW
St. Louis,Missouri
Summary
Highly motivated LCSW with extensive experience managing social services programs in the areas of child welfare and older youth services. Comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Strong collaborator and committed to leading and inspiring teams to achieve shared goals. Ability to work on multi-disciplinary teams and with diverse populations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Foster Care Supervisor
Youth In Need/CPP
10.2015 - Current
- Oversee and direct all activities of the Foster Care Case Management team comprised of two Associate Supervisors, one office manager and nine Foster Care Case Managers
- Works in collaboration with the Children’s Permanency Partnership, Children’s Division, the Family Courts, DMH, police, hospital personnel and various other social service agencies
- Responsible for ensuring that all staff are following the policies and procedures set forth by the Children’s Division as well as the Family Courts of St. Louis County, St. Louis City and St. Charles.
- Ensure that Foster Care Case Managers are trained and competent in using a trauma informed approach in their effort to reunify children with parents, as well as ensuring mandated timelines are followed in regard to concurrent planning to ensure permanency for children in a timely manner
- Other responsibilities include team building, responding to formal grievances, and after hours on call duties such as new intakes or emergencies on existing cases.
Foster Care Associate Supervisor
Youth In Need/CPP
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Provided clinical case management supervision of Family Case Managers, who provide case management for children who are entering, re-entering, or currently are in out of home care
- Worked as a supervisory member of the foster care case management team, assisting staff to utilize a family-strength based approach which draws heavily on crisis intervention, behavioral skills training, parenting and family life education, trauma focused care and resource services coordination.
Clinical Case Manager
Youth In Need
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided individual and group therapy to youth in the Transitional Living Program
- Provided supportive services to youth including assessments, referral linkage, crisis intervention, and assistance with educational and vocational goals
- Supervised the Case Manager for the Transitional Living Program.
Foster Care Case Manager
Youth In Need/CPP
08.2010 - 03.2014
- Provided case management services to children and families after children have been placed in the custody of Children’s Division
- Ensured that placement, visitation, medical, educational, and special needs of children were being met
- Worked with the families, courts, and other community supports to work towards a permanency plan for children in foster care.
Clinical Case Manager (Intern)
Youth In Need
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Provided individual therapy and case management to youth in the Transitional Living Program and Shelter, led the weekly Wyman Teen Outreach Program groups, and screened referrals.
Therapist (Intern)
Epworth Children and Family Services
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Provided individual therapy and case management services to adolescent girls in the level 4 treatment facility, led weekly therapy groups, and assisted with grant writing.
Education
Masters in Social Work -
University of Missouri
St Louis, MO2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO2007
Skills
Leadership
Cultural competency
Team building
Crisis management
Problem solving
Behavioral health
Trauma informed
Youth engagement
Assessment & Treatment planning
Agency collaboration
CPR & First Aid certified
Compliance & accreditation
Professional Licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) August 2016-current
Timeline
Lead Foster Care Supervisor
Youth In Need/CPP
10.2015 - Current
Foster Care Associate Supervisor
Youth In Need/CPP
05.2015 - 10.2015
Clinical Case Manager
Youth In Need
04.2014 - 05.2015
Foster Care Case Manager
Youth In Need/CPP
08.2010 - 03.2014
Clinical Case Manager (Intern)
Youth In Need
08.2009 - 05.2010
Therapist (Intern)
Epworth Children and Family Services
05.2009 - 08.2009
Masters in Social Work -
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado
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