Tanisha Graham-Haynes
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated social worker with 10 years of experience demonstrating a strong commitment to serving disadvantaged youth and adults, including homeless, emancipated youth, and special-needs populations. Documented success overcoming challenges of limited resources to design high-quality, cost-effective, and comprehensive programs that improve lives. Skilled at building community support and strategic partnerships to transform under-served populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Advocate Manager
Guardian Ad Litem Program
Orlando, FL
10.2019 - Current
- Supervise up to 30 volunteers on how to navigate the dependency system, and advocate for children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected
- Attend court hearings and complete court reports to advocate the Best Interest of the children on my caseload
- Complete frequent Home Visits in a timely manner to ensure Safety, Permanency and Well-being for the children while in the dependency system
- Advocate for the Best Interest of the children with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and other service providers.
Child Advocate
Children and Family, ChildNet
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2015 - 10.2019
- Work to achieve permanency for children who were abused, abandoned, or neglected
- Prepare court reports and testify in Dependency Court hearings for children who were removed from their parents’ care
- Conduct monthly home visits and home study to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in foster care and relative care
- Coordinate and supervised court ordered visitation with parents and their children who are in foster care and group homes
- Work with different providers throughout South Florida to ensure safety, permanency and wellbeing for children in foster care.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Case Manager
Help USA
New York, NY
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Worked with a case load of over 65 clients to prevent homelessness
- Advocated for and assisted families in securing entitlement benefits, such Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and Housing Subsidy
- Maintained and documented daily case notes of appointments with clients
- Conducted home visits to ensure that each client’s home is being properly maintained
- Partnered with housing court lawyers to help clients navigate the legal system
- Prepare mediation and commitment letters for housing court Judges, to request more time to prevent client’s eviction
- Counseled clients who are battling substance abuse and mental illness
- Performed a complete assessment on each client and developed service plans tailored to their individual needs
- Developed a financial assistance request for each client and submitting it to the State of New York to obtain the funds necessary to assist clients with rent arrears
- Worked with families to find appropriate and affordable summer and after school programs for their children.
Education
Master of Public Administration (MPA) -
Barry University
Online2022
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - undefined
Lehman College
Skills
- Remote/WFH experience
- Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and time management skills
- Process Improvement
Certification
Certified Child Advocate Manager (CCAM)
Certified Child Welfare Case Manager (CWCM)
Timeline
Child Advocate Manager
Guardian Ad Litem Program
10.2019 - Current
Child Advocate
Children and Family, ChildNet
02.2015 - 10.2019
Case Manager
Help USA
01.2013 - 07.2014
Master of Public Administration (MPA) -
Barry University
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - undefined
Lehman College