TAMICA STEWART
St. Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Specialist
State of Michigan
2023.02 - Current
- Oversee case management and payments of Private Agency Foster Care organizations
- Determine eligibility for Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care
- Supervise a caseload of up to 90 foster care cases
- Conduct monthly audits of Private Agency cases and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure adherence to DHHS policies and procedures
- Collaborated with government and community agencies to accomplish job-specific and task-oriented objectives
- Process and reconcile service authorization payments.
Purchase of Services Monitor
State of Michigan
2020.11 - 2023.02
- Oversee case management and payments of Private Agency Foster Care organizations
- Determine eligibility for Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care
- Supervise a caseload of up to 90 foster care cases
- Conduct monthly audits of Private Agency cases and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure adherence to DHHS policies and procedures
- Collaborated with government and community agencies to accomplish job-specific and task-oriented objectives
- Process and reconcile service authorization payments.
Foster Care Specialist
State of Michigan
2016.12 - 2020.11
- Provide case management and complete referrals to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in programs administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Manage a caseload of up to 13 direct and indirect foster care cases by engaging in face-to-face visitation with children and families where abuse/neglect is alleged or suspected
- Conduct child and family observation to assess progress and evaluate for case planning and implementation
- Complete court reports, service referrals, case service plans, background clearances, and parental and relative home studies for placement determination.
Senior Phlebotomist
Beaumont Hospital
1999.06 - 2016.12
- Management of the phlebotomy department, which included delegating assignments for up to 25 coworkers
- Facilitated communication between medical staff members for improved collaboration on patient care plans.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while drawing blood samples, minimizing discomfort for patients and reducing errors in sample collection.
- Trained employees in quality assurance measures for blood draws, leading to increased accuracy in test results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services & Family and Child Development
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2016
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of Foster Care Policy and Procedure
- Client Advocacy
- MISACWIS and Book of Business (BOB)
- Mentor
- Microsoft 365 (Office) and TEAMS
- Crisis intervention
- Workflow Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Organization
Accomplishments
- Member of Oakland County B.R.I.D.G.E DEI subgroup Cultural Awareness & Racial Disparity
- Composed Oakland County 2022, 2023, and 2024 Black History Month Cultural Corner Newsletter
- Michigan Youth Opportunities initiative (MYOI) Training on LGBTQIA+ Community
- LGBTQIA+ Wayne County Coffee Hour
- B.R.I.D.G.E DEI Pride Month Presentation
- Parent Agency Treatment Plan Training
Timeline
Foster Care Specialist
State of Michigan
2023.02 - Current
Purchase of Services Monitor
State of Michigan
2020.11 - 2023.02
Foster Care Specialist
State of Michigan
2016.12 - 2020.11
Senior Phlebotomist
Beaumont Hospital
1999.06 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Science - Human Services & Family and Child Development
University of Phoenix
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