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Terraina Alexander

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Experienced Foster Care Case Manager well-versed in overseeing high case load, maintaining records and supporting court processes. Well-organized and methodical with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Skilled in providing specific and knowledgeable care to each family.

Compassionate case manager with 6 months of experience in nonprofit settings. Coordinating resources to support victims through legal processes. Empathetic and caring with excellent relationship-building skills.

Detail-oriented professional with extensive understanding of case work and serious situations. Proven history of effective support and care for families and children. Dedicated to long-term plan success.

Skilled at designing enrichment and anti-bullying programs and extensively knowledgeable about social services. Determined to help schools be safe space for students.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Application Specialist

Great Lakes Behavioral Research
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023 - Current

Developed and populated CWIS referrals database.

Managed CYF referral procedures.

Maintained accuracy of data in CYF kids database.

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Foster Care Coordinator

Wesley Family Services
Pittsburgh, US
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Prepared and filed weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
  • Conducted assessments of foster homes and children under care.
  • Conducted visitations each 15 days to assess well-being and environmental conditions for each child.
  • Developed system of organization to keep detailed client and case contact and activity records.
  • Met with children to ensure comprehensive happiness and success of placements.
  • Advocated for over [12] children in court settings and to potential parents.
  • Scheduled meetings with possible parents to establish eligibility for foster care.
  • Coordinated referrals and program resources for 15 guardians and children monthly.
  • Reviewed parent and child information and records to check matches and eligibility.
  • Juggled over 15 cases at one time with 50% success rate.
  • Coordinated 15 successful foster care placements or adoptions within assigned caseload.

Intern

Small Seeds Development
Pittsburgh, US
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm and strong communication skill, remaining open to learning new things every day.
  • Provided assistance to others to complete tasks on time.
  • Analyzed and prioritized multiple responsibilities.
  • Participated in various extracurricular activities to build skills set.
  • Assisted department staff by answering phone calls and responding to emails.
  • Shadowed Human Service professionals such as Office and Operations Coordinator for total of 40 hours to learn best approaches.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.

Administrative Assistant

UPMC Mercy
Pittsburgh, US
09.2020 - 04.2021

Scanned Guest Temperatures

Gave proper items to guest ( mask, and gloves)

Greeted Guest

Cashier

Target Corporation
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Scan and bag all items and collect payment
  • Ork well outside in varying weather
  • Pen and close a cash register
  • Aintain clean and orderly checkout area
  • Eigh items in order to determine prices
  • Eceive money, make change, fill out charge forms, and give receipts
  • Esolve customer complaints in a proactive manner
  • Perate cash register, scanners, and computers to itemize and total customers purchases

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Concentration in Human Services

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
08.2021

Skills

  • Case planning
  • Family support
  • Foster care processes
  • Records maintenance
  • Records management
  • Court proceedings
  • Trauma experience
  • Services coordination
  • Report writing
  • IEP writing knowledge
  • Home visits
  • Evaluation and assessment
  • Case history compilation
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • Client advocacy
  • Conducting interviews
  • Community referrals

Timeline

Assistant Application Specialist

Great Lakes Behavioral Research
01.2023 - Current

Foster Care Coordinator

Wesley Family Services
08.2021 - 01.2023

Intern

Small Seeds Development
05.2021 - 08.2021

Administrative Assistant

UPMC Mercy
09.2020 - 04.2021

Cashier

Target Corporation
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Concentration in Human Services

Indiana University of Pennsylvania