Tara Oliver
Hopewell,VA
Summary
Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at Community Assistance Network, adept in relationship building and decision-making. Excelled in creating impactful community engagement programs and ensuring compliance with regulations. Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills, enhancing program success and stakeholder education. Achieved seamless integration of service plans, contributing significantly to corporate strategy and human rights advocacy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager at
Community Assistance Network
Richmond, VA
04.2024 - Current
- Engaged in collaborative sessions with diverse teams.
- Create tailored service plans for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Prepared detailed quarterly analyses for seamless integration into provider systems.
- Ensure compliance with Virginia Waiver regulations through meticulous record maintenance.
- Managed personnel efforts focused on delivering impactful community-based support.
- Supported the promotion of personal human rights.
- Facilitated workshops designed to educate stakeholders about best practices for managing programs successfully.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
- Contributed to corporate strategy initiatives management across teams through accountability, communication and reporting.
Child Welfare Specialist III, OKSA County Coordinator, & Chair of Morale Committee
Oklahoma Human Services DHS
Sallisaw, OK
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Coordinated with legal professionals and tribal representatives to develop permanent plans for children.
- Maintained up-to-date records of client progress and outcomes in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Assisted foster parents in understanding their roles and responsibilities while caring for children placed into their care.
- Educated families about available resources that can assist them in meeting their goals while providing a safe environment for their children.
- Provided crisis intervention services to families in need of immediate help.
- Advocates on behalf of children during court proceedings or other legal proceedings related to custody issues or parental rights.
Education
Masters - Social Work
University of Oklahoma – School of Social Work
Norman, Ok05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Anthropology
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR06.2022
Skills
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Cultural sensitivity
- Interpersonal skills
- Cultural competence and diversity awareness
- Human Rights Understanding
References
- Sandy Davis, 103 Stonewall Ave, Hopewell, VA, 23860, 804-295-9433
- Kim Henry, Oklahoma Human Services, 502 George Glenn Blvd, Sallisaw, OK, 74955, 405-465-8785, Kimberly.henry@okdhs.org
- Susan Powers, 84599 S 4750 RD, Stilwell, OK, 74960, 918-575-7492, susanpowers.msw@outlook.com
Timeline
Program Manager at
Community Assistance Network
04.2024 - Current
Child Welfare Specialist III, OKSA County Coordinator, & Chair of Morale Committee
Oklahoma Human Services DHS
08.2022 - 04.2024
Masters - Social Work
University of Oklahoma – School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Anthropology
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
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