Tineshua Youin
Pembroke Pines
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled child welfare professional with 7 years of experience as a Case Manager, certified by the Florida Certification Board. Expertise includes dependency and out-of-county courtesy case management, with a strong commitment to ensuring child safety, well-being, and permanency in alignment with the Florida Child Welfare Practice Model. Demonstrated ability to implement family-centered and trauma-informed practices while effectively coordinating community-based services for children and families affected by abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Eager to leverage advanced case management, advocacy, and service delivery skills to enhance outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CASE MANAGER
CHILDNET
01.2021 - Current
- Conduct regular home visits with children, parents, and caregivers to assess and monitor child safety, permanency progress, and overall well-being in accordance with established child welfare standards.
- Facilitate active engagement with parents, caregivers, and children to support progress toward case plan goals and achieve timely permanency outcomes.
- Assess and coordinate services to address children’s medical, dental, educational, and mental health needs, ensuring appropriate referrals and continuity of care.
- Complete and submit comprehensive home studies to evaluate suitability for reunification, ensuring all safety requirements and regulatory guidelines are met.
- Attend court hearings, judicial reviews, and multidisciplinary staffings to provide case updates, support informed decision-making, and ensure compliance with legal and agency requirements; maintain consistent communication and coordination with service providers to monitor service delivery and client progress.
CASE MANAGER
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Perform routine in-home assessments with children, parents, and caregivers to evaluate and monitor child safety, permanency progress, and overall well-being in alignment with child welfare guidelines.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with families to support engagement in case plan objectives and promote timely achievement of permanency goals.
- Evaluate and address children’s comprehensive needs, including medical, dental, educational, and mental health services, ensuring appropriate referrals and follow-through with service providers.
- Coordinate and connect clients with community-based resources, including crisis intervention services, while supporting de-escalation efforts, reinforcing coping strategies for youth, and maintaining vigilant supervision in high-risk situations.
- Prepare thorough court reports, participate in legal proceedings, and provide professional testimony to support case findings and recommendations.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to all court-ordered requirements and case plan conditions.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date case records in both electronic systems and physical files in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Document all case activities, including client contacts, service provider communication, and visitation summaries, in the system of record in a timely and detailed manner.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, and key stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective response to concerns in order to resolve issues and support positive case outcomes.
CHILDCARE PROFESSIONAL
HIS HOUSE CHILDRENS HOME
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Create and maintain a structured, safe, and engaging learning environment that promotes student participation, focus, and positive behavioral development.
- Provide direct care, supervision, and support to children in a residential childcare setting in accordance with State of Florida licensing standards, COA accreditation requirements, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Adapt instructional approaches and activities to meet the diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds of children, ensuring inclusivity and equitable access to learning.
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, tailored to the developmental and academic levels of each child to support educational growth and achievement.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
CITRUS HEALTH NETWORK INC.
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Participated in daily therapeutic programming, including rehabilitation activities, psychoeducational group sessions, and relaxation-based interventions to support client stabilization and recovery.
- Assisted in crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts, reinforcing coping strategies with adolescents experiencing emotional distress or bullying, while maintaining close observation of clients at risk for self-harm and ensuring safety protocols for suicide prevention were followed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary medical and clinical teams to support the implementation and continuity of individualized treatment plans.
- Monitored clients during off-unit and community-based recreational or rehabilitative activities to ensure safety, appropriate behavior, and therapeutic engagement.
- Observed, documented, and reported client progress, behaviors, and responses to interventions to support ongoing clinical assessment and treatment planning.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
BOCA RATON, FL05-2015
Skills
- Effective prioritization skills
- Family-centered support strategies
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint for case management
- Effective management of complex caseloads
- Experienced in FSFN data management and state reporting
- Proficient in timely provider contact recording
- Knowledgeable in Conditions for Return application
- Time management
Certification
FLORIDA CERTIFICATION CHILD WELFARE CASE MANAGER | MAY 2015 |
Timeline
CASE MANAGER
CHILDNET
01.2021 - Current
CASE MANAGER
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
01.2019 - 01.2021
CHILDCARE PROFESSIONAL
HIS HOUSE CHILDRENS HOME
01.2019 - 01.2019
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
CITRUS HEALTH NETWORK INC.
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Social Work -
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY