Toya Wilson

• Partnered with physicians, social workers, physical, and occupational therapists, psychiatrists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions.
• Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patient.
• Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
• Implemented patients care plan to receive appropriate, and high-quality care with reasonable results.
• Provided direct care services trach, J-peg, wound care, and respiratory.

• Managed 30 case loads
• Assessed child's safety and family needs, provided directly or ensured referral for social and other services. When placement is required, addressed issues of separation with child and family.
• Prepared birth family for necessary follow-up court and agency intervention; prepared care-giving family for child's needs, care-giving responsibilities, family contact and concurrent planning; identified family's needs and desires regarding religious and cultural preferences.
• Served as agency liaison to law enforcement agencies, States Attorney Offices, hospitals and schools; maintained regular, and formalized contacts under management direction.
• Maintained regular, ongoing contacts with and provided counsel and training for biological parents of children in foster care program in order to facilitate successful reunification when applicable to case per Court-set goal.
• On-going assessment of supportive services, upholding policies and licensing standards, addressing issues regarding care of youth in their home and monitoring and aiding in obtaining services
• Conducted interviews with clients and other professional personnel to obtain necessary information for assessment of conditions, needs, and issues to engage client(s) in development of specific service plan(s).
• Determined needs and placement of children; in collaboration with service providers, assists family in developing and implementing individual service plans
• Participated in administrative case reviews; prepared court reports and testified in court hearings; followed up on cases to assure that clients continue to follow agreements made during family meetings and service plans.
• Ensured that all assigned case records are in compliance with DCFS file maintenance standards (AP- 5) and accurate and current documentation exists for client contacts, home visits, all items pertinent to Service Plans and DCFS assessments and treatment planning and comprehensive case review documents required by Federally-mandated Administrative Case Reviews (ACR) updated 2x/year.
• Updated Social History/Integrated Assessment upon case opening; and other assessments and documentation as applicable,
• Monitored children in placement to ensure that all educational needs are met to include: enrollment and attendance in school, attending school staffings and arranging for tutoring, or IEP.
• Monitored safety and well-being through in-person visits and/or collateral contacts with community-based providers including youth's school, medical providers, and day cares.
• Assisted child's foster parent through advocacy, support and technical assistance.

Passed test in:

• Child Care Act
• Licensing 402
• Licensed foster homes
• Attended ACR's and Court.
• Implemented and referred client for services.
• Trained foster care parents.
• Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.

Passed tests in:

• Clinical Practice Training (CPI)
• Child Welfare Specialist (CWS)
• Child Protection Investigations (CPI)(DCP)
• Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Plan (CERAP)

Trained in:

• Domestic Violence
• Substance Abuse
• Mental Illness
• Service Plans
• Court Reporting
• Clinical Practice
• Social History Assessments

• Managed case load of 30 clients
• Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
• Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
• Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
• Assessed individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
• Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
• Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Offered employment counseling and provided referrals to community outreach programs to help clients gain independence.

• Directed care for developmentally disabled adults.
• Implemented individualized service plans
• Educated clients in self-sufficiency skills to gain independence.
• Documented clients medications, activities, and social experiences.
• Facilitated employment support and resources.
• Managed case load of up 10