Tiana Mitchell-Lateulade
Lorain
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Social Worker with a strong foundation in child welfare, foster care and trauma-informed care, seeking a part time therapy position to support children, youth, and adults through healing centered clinical work. I have over seven years of experience serving in roles such as Case Manager for Children Services, Foster Care Case Manager, and now a Program Director for a Foster Care Agency. I am skilled in building trust with high needs populations, coordinating mental health services, and supporting youth with behavioral and emotional challenges. I Currently hold my LSW Licensure and am working towards my LISW Licensure. With hopes to run my own holistic wellness practice one day. I am committed to providing client-centered, culturally responsive therapeutic support. I am passionate about walking along side clients as they navigate their trauma, attachment issues and life transitions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Management Program Director
Sevita Health
02.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of foster care programs, ensuring services met state and federal child welfare regulations, licensing requirements, and agency standards.
- Supervised and supported my team of case managers and admins; provided regular supervision, training, and professional development.
- Ensured high-quality placement matching and support for youth in care, prioritizing trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.
- Collaborated with foster families and community partners to support reunification, permanency planing and youth's wellbeing.
- Responded to and resolved crisis situations involving youth in care or placement disruptions, providing direct support and guidance to staff and foster families.
- Facilitated regular team meetings and multidisciplinary case meetings to ensure collaborative, child-centered decision-making.
Intake Case Manager
Lorain County Children Services
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed a caseload of families involved with the child welfare system due to allegations of abuse, neglect, or dependency, ensuring child safety and permanency.
- Conducted thorough investigations and assessments of child safety and risk, including home visits, interviews, and coordination with law enforcement and medical providers.
- Developed individualized service plans in collaboration with families, courts, and service providers to address risk factors and support reunification or alternative permanency goals.
- Maintained regular contact with children in care and their caregivers to monitor well-being, placement stability, and progress on case plans.
- Ensured timely referrals and access to services such as parenting programs, substance use treatment, mental health care, and domestic violence resources.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations, including after-hours crisis intervention and removal of children when necessary.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation in SACWIS in compliance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
Program Service Coordinator
Sevita Health
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed a caseload of children and youth placed in licensed foster homes, providing case management, advocacy, and trauma informed support services.
- Conducted weekly home visits to monitor safety, emotional well-being, placement stability, and progress on individualized service plans.
- Collaborated closely with foster parents, schools, and therapists to coordinate care and address behavioral, educational, and emotional needs.
- Supported foster families through regular communication, crisis intervention, and referrals to training and support services.
- Participated in treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and permanency planning conferences to ensure youth-centered outcomes.
- Created and maintained timely, accurate documentation in agency case management systems, adhering to state licensing and contractual requirements.
- Advocated for youth in care withing various systems to ensure access to needed services and supports.
- Provided trauma-informed case management to children and youth in foster care, focusing on behavioral health stabilization and emotional well-being.
Education
Masters of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05-2023
Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) - Social Work
University of Akron
Akron, OH12-2019
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Goal Setting & Care Planning
- Trauma Informed Care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Advocacy
- Cross-system Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Time management & prioritization
- Empathy & Cultural Humility
- Strong Work Ethic
- Organization
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker: S.2309588
Timeline
Operations Management Program Director
Sevita Health
02.2025 - Current
Intake Case Manager
Lorain County Children Services
06.2023 - 02.2025
Program Service Coordinator
Sevita Health
12.2019 - 06.2023
Masters of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
Cleveland State University
Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) - Social Work
University of Akron
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