Tammy Manley
Terre Haute,IN
Summary
I would like a job where I can use the skills and information I obtained while completing my degree. I would also like a job where I feel that I am making a difference by helping others.
Experienced with individualized care and behavioral management techniques. Utilizes compassion and patience to create supportive environments for clients with special needs. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with families and healthcare professionals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigator
Adult Protective Services
07.2021 - Current
- Investigate alleged incidents of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of endangered adults including collecting and preparing evidence in accordance with established procedures, taking and recording witness statement, and preparing case reports. Determines least restrictive enforcement to best serve an endangered adult and consults with medical professionals to determine if victims. Coordinate with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, medical personnel, and other services providers to ensure positive interdisciplinary investigations.
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department of Children’s Services
03.2020 - 07.2021
- As a Family Case Manager, I develop case plans collaborate with families to assist them in becoming more self-sufficient in a safe and nurturing environment and ensure a permanent home for the child. Monitor treatment plans of contractual service providers to determine if they are consistent with the case plan. Counsel families regarding the social needs and skills of families and children. Conduct home studies, family histories and recommend placement for adoption to an adoption team.
Targeting and Intake Service Coordinator
Bureau of Developmental Disability Services
08.2019 - 03.2020
- As the Intake Service Coordinator, I am responsible for accepting applications, meeting with individuals, determining eligibility and level of care and enrolling individuals into appropriate services offered by BDDS and DDRS. I am also responsible for ensuring that individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are seeking services from BDDS receive prompt, courteous and informative customer service as they enter the BDDS system.
Education
Bachelor’s Science degree - Human Services, Psychology
Upper Iowa University
Skills
- Ability to keep accurate client records
- Team player and self-motivated
- Excellent organization skills
- Experience with diverse population
- Sensitive to cultural differences
- Experience working with individuals with special needs
- Proficient in Windows and Microsoft application
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication
- Behavior redirection
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- ADL support
- Social skills development
- Daily living support
- Life skills training
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Investigator
Adult Protective Services
07.2021 - Current
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department of Children’s Services
03.2020 - 07.2021
Targeting and Intake Service Coordinator
Bureau of Developmental Disability Services
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor’s Science degree - Human Services, Psychology
Upper Iowa University
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