TEKIRA DAVIS
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Child Protective Investigator with a strong knowledge of state laws governing child protective services. Skilled in conducting interviews, home visits, and risk assessments. Empathetic and respectful in establishing effective working relationships with clients. Experienced Housing Specialist with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Proficient in assessing housing barriers and locating suitable housing options. Youth Skills Coach with a keen eye for spotting signs of trouble and providing one-on-one behavioral coaching. Proficient in evidence-based treatment models and community mentoring.
Professional with strong background in care coordination. Skilled in patient advocacy, healthcare planning, and resource management. Known for effective team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Adaptable to changing needs with robust communication and organizational skills. Reliable and focused on delivering high-quality care outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Coordinator
Metropolitan Family Services, US
Merrionette Park
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans to enhance treatment outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical interventions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
- Promoted patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting processes.
CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR
Department Family Protective Services
Dallas, Texas
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Established effective working relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their unique circumstances.
- Developed safety plans for at-risk children; provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Provided court testimony regarding investigations; represented the agency in legal proceedings as needed.
- Educated families on available resources and services; referred them to appropriate community agencies as necessary.
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel, medical professionals, social workers, attorneys, school officials, guardians ad litem, and other stakeholders in the investigation process.
- Reviewed case records for accuracy and completeness; prepared detailed reports on investigations. Conduct thorough child safety assessments and implement protective interventions while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive case management.
- Analyze complex family dynamics and risk factors to formulate evidence-based intervention strategies, maintaining detailed documentation for legal proceedings.
HOUSING SPECIALIST
Catholic Charities
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Assessed housing barriers of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs.
- Conducted intake interviews to determine clients needs, goals and eligibility.
- Assist participants in locating and securing housing of their choice.
- Provided information and referral assistance regarding available support from appropriate social service agencies.
YOUTH SKILLS COACH
Lutheran Social Services
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - 11.2024
- Provides one-on-one behavioral coaching and teaching to children in the Treatment Foster Care program.
- Works closely with other team members to identify the specific skills the child needs to work on in order to meet positive behavioral outcomes.
- Provides prosocial skill building through instruction, practice, and coaching based on an evidence based treatment model.
- Takes child on activities and outings in the community to provide mentoring and recreation, focusing on specific behaviors and skills the child needs to learn and practice.
CORRECTIONS RESIDENT COUNSELOR
Safer Foundation
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Enforces regulations to ensure orderly program operations, observing residents and reporting unusual behavior.
- Manages 5+ posts daily, monitoring and mediating any interpersonal problems amongst over 400 residents.
- Ensures the safety of those entering the center daily, over 500 people throughout the day.
- Organizes successful processes for resident issue escalation to filter issues and ensure timely responses.
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
SOS Security [Illinois Institute of Technology]
Chicago, IL
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Cultivated open lines of communication with university staff, students, and visitors through daily interactions.
- Provided crowd control for over 30 events, ensuring safety regulations and protocols were being followed.
- Responded to and investigated over 15 campus incidents, developing reports involving any violations.
- Operated campus-wide closed-circuit television (CCTV) system, monitoring activity of 4+ campus areas at one time.
- Engaged in routine motorized patrols on a 24-hour basis to safeguard property and life.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES, PSYCHOLOGY
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2020
Skills
- Child Protection, Risk Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Communication, Organization, MS Office, Interviewing, Security Operations, Customer Service, Report Writing, Behavioral Coaching, Team Collaboration, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Safety Planning
Certification
- CERAP Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol Jan 2021
- SECURITY LICENSE Chicago Armed and Unarmed Security License Jan 2018
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Metropolitan Family Services, US
05.2025 - Current
CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR
Department Family Protective Services
10.2024 - 05.2025
HOUSING SPECIALIST
Catholic Charities
06.2022 - 11.2024
YOUTH SKILLS COACH
Lutheran Social Services
04.2021 - 11.2024
CORRECTIONS RESIDENT COUNSELOR
Safer Foundation
12.2019 - 04.2021
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
SOS Security [Illinois Institute of Technology]
07.2018 - 12.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES, PSYCHOLOGY
Chicago State University