Tisha Newman
Hoschton,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Background Investigator
Paragon
Hoschton, GA
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Reviewed records to resolve issues or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability or qualifications of the subject under investigation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive personal information during investigations, adhering to privacy regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Reviewed and analyzed detailed records.
- Achieved timely completion of assigned cases by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
- Traveled to near and far places required for collecting specific information.
COVID-19 Case Investigator
Georgia Department Of Public Health
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Call and conducted interviews with people with a positive test for COVID-19
- Provided instructions and gathered information during case interviews to input into digital system
- Responded to common questions and provided information/recommendations regarding isolation
- Identified close contacts of cases and input information into the digital system
- Exhibited critical thinking skills during interview to identify trends, gather additional information and escalate any risks when necessary
- Referred cases to care resource coordinator for local support services
- Comprehended the case investigation, testing, and contact tracing process in the context of a pandemic.
Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Schools
Buford, GA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
Social Service Specialist 2 Case Manager
Jackson County DFCS
Jefferson, GA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Initiated timely, face-to-face responses to screened-in reports of alleged child maltreatment and conducts assessments that identify and address safety concerns
- Addressed identified safety concerns by immediately developing and implementing safety plans
- Conducts diligent search efforts to locate the child/family when unable to make contact
- Implemented Solution Based Casework
- Partnered with children and parents in the development and utilization of the Family Functioning Agreement, Action Plan, and Family Plan to achieve desired individual and family-level outcomes
- Completed genograms to identify available family support network
- Collaborates with community partners to create systems of support for children and families
- Ensured that frequency and quality of visits with children and families are adequate to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being
- Identified the physical, educational, and mental/behavioral health needs of children, parents, and foster parents and ensures identified needs were effectively addressed.
Career Counselor
Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center
Simpsonville, KY
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted and documented intake assessment, including student history during the first 48 hours of enrollment
- Provided ongoing scheduled individual social development and adjustment counseling weekly
- Conducted monthly group support sessions addressing issues such as abuse, cultural barriers, homesickness, and relationships
- Collaborated with each student to develop a Personal Career Development Plan which documented their career goals, challenges and progression through the program
- Provided support services to assist with retention methods, parent conferences, admissions process and career transitional needs
- Provided referrals to community resources as appropriate
- Participated in community outreach events to recruit potential students.
Donor Center Coordinator
Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates
Louisville, KY
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Received and processed hospital death referrals
- Conducted screenings for tissue and cornea donation
- Discuss donation options with family members and obtain consent
- Completed patient's medical social history
- Coordinated organ and tissue recovery and placement
- Data Entry
Service Advisor
Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA)
Louisville, KY
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed a caseload of 35 participants or more in a Home Care Based Program
- Monitored participant's health, safety, welfare and service plans at monthly home visits
- Linked participant's to proper resources or agencies to solve problems
- Negotiated care plans and input them into software systems
- Developed and monitored corrective action plans to modify care
- Trained participants and participant's employees
- Processed participant's employee's timesheets
- Completed case notes and other documents related to services
- Helped resolve participant complaints.
Child Advocate Intern
Lighthouse Children's Advocacy Center
Americus, GA
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Viewed and transcribed forensic interviews
- Performed family assessments
- Referred clients to social services agencies
- Wrote reports, case summaries and compiled work records
- Collaborated with court, law enforcement and community providers
- Conducted follow-up phone calls and made home visits
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
Medical Social Work Intern
Davita Dialysis Inc
Phenix City, AL
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Met daily with end stage renal disease patients
- Assisted clients with locating resources to help pay for prescriptions, utility bills, and other medical equipment
- Compiled a community resource list for patients and their families
- Administered quality of life surveys and reviewed treatment options with patients
- Filled out and faxed donor transplant forms for patients
- Input and updated patient information into computer system
- Referred clients to social services agencies
- Taught patients how to apply for insurance and prescription programs
- Supported patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe illness.
Sexual Assault Intern
Sexual Assault Support Center
Columbus, GA
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Interacted with sexual assault victims ages 18 and older
- Accompanied victims to court
- Assisted in finding client's shelter, food, and clothing items
- Answered and directed calls in the facility
- Revised and updated power point presentations for sexual assault advocate training
- Input and updated sexual assault advocate's schedules into computer system
- Created new client files
- Referred clients to social services agencies
- Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes
- Wrote reports and case summaries
- Collaborated with court, law enforcement and community providers
- Referred patients to psychiatric and medical examinations.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Albany State University
Albany, GeorgiaBachelor of Liberal Studies: Health Science -
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GeorgiaSkills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Team player and community builder
- Experience with diverse populations
- Culturally Sensitive
- Ability to maintain required clinical records
- Experience working with children and adults
Accomplishments
- Inducted into the Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work-November 2016
- Completed Stewards of Children Training-October 2016
- Presented in the ASU 2nd Bi-Annual International Social Work Conference- April 2017
Address
- 4510 Sierra Creek, Hoschton, GA, 30548
- 1240 Victoria Walk Lane, Dacula, GA, 30019
Timeline
Contract Background Investigator
Paragon
07.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Schools
02.2023 - 06.2023
COVID-19 Case Investigator
Georgia Department Of Public Health
08.2020 - 07.2022
Social Service Specialist 2 Case Manager
Jackson County DFCS
01.2020 - 05.2020
Career Counselor
Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center
07.2018 - 02.2019
Donor Center Coordinator
Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates
02.2018 - 07.2018
Service Advisor
Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA)
09.2017 - 02.2018
Child Advocate Intern
Lighthouse Children's Advocacy Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
Medical Social Work Intern
Davita Dialysis Inc
01.2016 - 05.2016
Sexual Assault Intern
Sexual Assault Support Center
09.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Social Work -
Albany State University
Bachelor of Liberal Studies: Health Science -
Armstrong Atlantic State University