Trista Silva
Evans,GA
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in case management and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance morale and provide critical support to clients and families. Committed to fostering positive relationships and community engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
650th Military Intelligence Group SFRG Leader
650th Military Intelligence Group
Mons, Belgium
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Monitored unit morale and welfare activities, providing guidance to improve morale when necessary.
- Planned, organized, and supervised multiple events to enhance soldier, family member, and civilian morale.
- Provided relevant information and resources to soldiers, civilians, and family members.
- Increased funds through planning, organizing, and executing fundraising events.
- Led and mentored a team of volunteers, fostering a supportive environment.
- Maintained positive relationships between unit commanders, soldiers, civilians, and family members.
- Knowledge of military culture and the challenges faced by military families.
Family Services Specialist II
Stafford County Department of Social Services
Stafford, Virginia
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including emergency shelter placement or referrals to appropriate agencies.
- Developed relationships with schools to ensure that children had access to necessary educational supports.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients attending medical appointments or court hearings.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Maintained effective working relationships with law enforcement, court officials and medical professionals to give families comprehensive and effective support.
- Assisted families in developing parenting skills, problem solving strategies, communication techniques, and conflict resolution methods.
- Attended trainings on best practices in social work ethics or trauma-informed care.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs, provided guidance and support, and developed service plans for each family.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case planning strategies and coordinate services between multiple providers.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using case management software systems.
Adult Services Intern
Stafford County Department of Social Services
Stafford, VA
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Identified the needs of clients promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with planning, support, and execution of individual safety plans based on the client's needs.
- Conducted screenings and arranged services for housing, in-home care, transportation, legal, and nutrition services.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Foster Care Intern
Stafford County Department of Social Services
Stafford , VA
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Conducted CANS assessments as a certified assessor.
- Secured placement for foster children.
- Conducted interviews with clients and family members.
- Documented case management activities.
- Created service plans for youth placed in foster care.
- Supervised or observed visitation between foster children and biological parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2019
Skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Knowledge of military culture
- Resource coordination
- Inter-agency collaboration
- Effective communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
650th Military Intelligence Group SFRG Leader
650th Military Intelligence Group
02.2023 - 05.2025
Family Services Specialist II
Stafford County Department of Social Services
04.2020 - 07.2022
Adult Services Intern
Stafford County Department of Social Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
Foster Care Intern
Stafford County Department of Social Services
01.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Liberty University
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