Tracy Leyda Hadjipetrou

• Supervised a team of 4 Social Workers, 1 Registered Nurse, and 1 Spanish Interpreter that provide care management services to families with children Ages 0-5
• Created a work environment in which employees feel supported, appreciated, advocated for, and held accountable for ensuring they are providing high quality and timely care management services that follow policy and best practice
• Maintained accurate monthly data reports on team's performance
• Conducted thorough employee evaluations to identify areas for growth and development, leading to more skilled workforce
• Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows which resulted in a team who consistently met all of their Medicaid Performance Measures
• Wrote and was awarded multiple grants to start the first Diaper and pack & play bank in Johnston County
• Served as the Co-Accreditation Chair for the Johnston County Public Health Department resulting in being Accredited with Honors in 2018 and Oct 2024
• Collaborated with community partners to promote public health initiatives, outreach programs, and build up the services offered by CMARC
• Was an active Epi Response team member that was part of the core response team during Covid-19 for contact tracing, testing, and vaccination clinics
• Mentored newer supervisors fostering professional growth and skill development within the Public Health team
• Demonstrated commitment to the organization's core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence

• Provided case management services for a caseload of approximately sixteen to twenty-five children in foster care
• Assessed situations to ensure that all safety concerns were addressed before children were reunited with their parents, and/or assessed relatives for possible placements
• Maintained monthly face-to-face contact with birth parents, foster parents, foster children, and relatives to support family connections and address concerns
• Facilitated and supervised visitations between parents and children, ensuring safe interactions and positive experiences during sibling visits
• Partnered with parents, children, placement providers, and community agencies to collaboratively develop and implement effective care plans
• Made referrals, located community resources, and offered support to party members to ensure that their needs were being met, and services were being provided
• Prepared court reports and presented evidence in the form of testimony for the court
• Viewed as a leader by peers and was frequently sought out by team members for guidance on their cases and called upon to problem solve, proofread court reports, assist with removals and visitations, and provide trainings
• Assisted Deputy Director during Supervisor’s medical leaves while maintaining a challenging caseload with records that remained organized and documentation that remained accurate
• Worked to boost morale of fellow coworkers to reduce burn out and turnover, and with the goal to increase productivity and team cohesion
• Researched resources and shared with team members to improve services for the families we served

• Completed 552-hour internship focused on providing support for LGBTQ youth.
• OutSmart is a non-profit serving LGBTQ youth ages 16-22
• Coordinated and co-facilitated weekly support group meetings, fostering a safe space for LGBTQ youth to share experiences and access support.
• Collaborated with local community members to advocate for policies and resources benefiting LGBTQ youth.
• Co-Presented suicide risk and mental health data at state conferences to include SC PH HIV/STD, NASW-SW, and SW-SRO and their impacts on LGBTQ youth

• OASIS (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information, and Shelter) is a non-profit serving person who have experienced Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault
• Provided court advocacy and case management for 30 clients monthly, facilitating access to legal resources and support services
• Co-facilitated support groups for women and children, alongside a life skills class, fostering a safe environment for healing and skill development
• Collaborated with children’s programmer to deliver OASIS FOR KIDS, an educational outreach program raising awareness among elementary students about child sexual abuse prevention and awareness
• Worked with the children’s programmer in presenting OASIS FOR KIDS, an educational outreach program for elementary students about child sexual abuse
• Completed internship with 480 hours of hands-on experience in support services.

• Dedicated 45 hours to volunteering in social services, providing critical support to patients and families during discharge planning
• Served as Medical Social Worker, facilitating patient discharge planning utilizing SOAP notes
• Coordinated patient discharge plans with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Assessed patient needs and developed tailored discharge instructions to enhance post-hospital recovery.
• Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for effective discharge planning.

GPA: 3.95

GPA: 3.66

• Magna cum laude graduate
• Awarded Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 2003 and 2004
• Recognized for Service and Academics in the School of Social Work in 2004
• BSW Student Representative for the NASW-NC Board August 2003-May 2004.
• AppState Student Orientation Leader Summer of 2002, and 2003
• AppState Freshmen Seminar Peer Leader Fall 2002, Spring 2003, and Fall 2003