Tanya Cook
Hartford,Kentucky
Summary
Passionate Court Designated Worker with commitment to supporting clients in all aspects of cases. Excellent communication and relationship building skills with diverse audiences. Friendly and engaging with strong team collaboration abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Designated Worker
Administrative Office of the Courts
Hartford, KY
02.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented court-ordered treatment plans for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy services to clients.
- Assisted in developing individualized service plans based on client needs.
- Maintained accurate records of client information and progress notes.
- Cultivated relationships with probation officers, judges, attorneys, and other court personnel to ensure continuity of care across systems.
- Collaborated with social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in providing treatment services.
- Attended conferences regarding criminal justice topics such as addiction recovery or rehabilitation programs.
- Used calm, positive and encouraging approach with youth.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
Youth Program Coordinator
Family and Juvenile Services
Hartford, KY
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Assessed the needs of foster families and developed strategies to meet those needs.
- Provided case management services, including monitoring, advocacy, and support.
- Collaborated with other agencies to coordinate services for foster care children and their families.
- Created reports detailing progress made by the child within the foster care system.
- Worked closely with social workers and other professionals involved in a child's life while they are in the system.
- Developed relationships with local organizations that provide supportive services to youth who have aged out of the system.
- Met with children to ensure comprehensive happiness and success.
Rehabilitation Instructor
Department of Juvenile Justice
Owensboro, KY
02.2012 - 02.2016
- Provided daily support and guidance to residents in a residential setting.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and successes of the residents.
- Taught independent living skills such as budgeting, housekeeping, meal preparation.
- Maintained accurate records related to client care including service plan notes and incident reports.
- Conducted crisis intervention when necessary by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
- Collaborated with other professionals involved in providing services to clients such as case managers or therapists.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times by listening nonjudgmentally and offering advice when appropriate.
- Adhered to confidentiality standards regarding protected health information while working within HIPAA guidelines.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mid-Continent University
Mayfield, KY05.2012
Skills
- Advocacy
- Emotional Support
- Conflict Mediation
- Behavioral Interventions
- Special Needs Familiarity
- Program Support
- Crisis Response
- Youth Supervision
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Personal Counseling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Court Designated Worker
Administrative Office of the Courts
02.2020 - Current
Youth Program Coordinator
Family and Juvenile Services
10.2017 - 02.2020
Rehabilitation Instructor
Department of Juvenile Justice
02.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mid-Continent University
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