Tiffany Sabo
Fort Campbell ,KY
Summary
Dedicated Foster Care Provider at Village Network with a proven track record in client advocacy and trauma-informed care. Successfully implemented individualized care plans, enhancing emotional resilience and social skills among foster children. Recognized for exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities, fostering a supportive environment that promotes stability and personal growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Provider
Village Network
12.2015 - 05.2024
- Provided emotional support and guidance to foster children in crisis situations.
- Collaborated with social workers to develop individualized care plans for each child.
- Ensured safety and well-being of children through regular monitoring and supervision.
- Facilitated communication between children, birth families, and service providers.
- Maintained accurate documentation of daily activities and behavioral progress reports.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to promote social skills and emotional resilience.
- Trained new foster care staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Advocated for children's needs during meetings with stakeholders and community resources.
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
- Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
- Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
- Offered consistent guidance during difficult transitions or life changes to help foster children adapt more easily.
- Advocated on behalf of each child in court hearings as necessary.
- Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Fostered a sense of belonging among all household members by celebrating achievements, special occasions, and cultural traditions together.
- Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.
- Organized engaging activities for leisure time that encouraged social interaction between all household members while promoting personal growth opportunities for the individuals involved.
- Effectively managed financial resources available for the care of each child within state guidelines.
- Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Therapeutic Program Worker
Mount Vernon Developmental Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided emotional support and guidance to foster children in crisis situations.
- Collaborated with social workers to develop individualized care plans for each child.
- Ensured safety and well-being of children through regular monitoring and supervision.
- Facilitated communication between children, birth families, and service providers.
- Maintained accurate documentation of daily activities and behavioral progress reports.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to promote social skills and emotional resilience.
- Trained new foster care staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Advocated for children's needs during meetings with stakeholders and community resources.
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
- Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
- Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
- Offered consistent guidance during difficult transitions or life changes to help foster children adapt more easily.
- Advocated on behalf of each child in court hearings as necessary.
- Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Fostered a sense of belonging among all household members by celebrating achievements, special occasions, and cultural traditions together.
- Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.
- Organized engaging activities for leisure time that encouraged social interaction between all household members while promoting personal growth opportunities for the individuals involved.
- Effectively managed financial resources available for the care of each child within state guidelines.
- Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Knox
Howard, OHSkills
- Nutrition planning
- Self-care awareness
- Life skills teaching
- Positive reinforcement
- Safety planning
- Activity planning
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Child development
- Patience and tact
- Transportation coordination
- First aid and CPR
- Client advocacy
- Family support
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Client documentation
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism
- Crisis intervention
- Written communication
- Continuous improvement
- File management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Therapeutic Program Worker
Mount Vernon Developmental Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
Foster Care Provider
Village Network
12.2015 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
East Knox