Tristen L. Cain
Mansfield,OH
Summary
A highly diverse and detail-oriented social work professional with experience in supporting individuals and clients in navigating potentially difficult life events. Proficient in conducting client/social worker interviews, accurate documentation and presenting findings in a professional setting. Actively seeking to leverage interpersonal skills and client advocacy skills to contribute to the support and success of victims involved with the Richland County Court System.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Service and Support Administrator
Clearwater Council of Government
Oak Harbor, Ohio
01.2025 - Current
- Directly work with individuals and their natural supports with developmental disabilities within the Clearwater Council of Government region.
- Coordinate and authorize Medicaid funded services
- Monitor and ensure services are appropriately being provided to these individuals on a regular basis.
- Complete mandated reports of suspected abuse, neglect, and or Medicaid fraud
- Present individual annual budgets to local county boards for Medicaid approval
Intake Caseworker
Richland County Children Services
Mansfield, Ohio
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Directly work and engage with families involved with Summit County Children Services. Actively applying relevant educational and internship in the professional setting
- Investigate screened in reports received by the agency
- Conduct initial contact and home visits
- Complete family assessments
- Testify regarding relevant findings in court
Intake Caseworker/ Social Service Aide
Summit County Children Services
Akron, Ohio
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Directly work and engage with families involved with Summit County Children Services. Actively applying relevant educational and internship in the professional setting
- Investigate screened in reports received by the agency
- Conduct initial contact and home visits
- Complete family assessments
- Testify regarding relevant findings in court
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Hope Early Care and Education
Akron, Ohio
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Assist lead teachers in providing a safe and nurturing environment for social and academic growth of children. Provide supervision, discipline and other forms of general care, in addition to helping with instruction and clerical work.
- Maintain open communication with parents.
Intern
Summit County Children Services
Akron, Ohio
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Directly assist and work closely with Summit County Children Services staff while gaining exposure to working with families and children and learning to apply my education accurately and successfully in the professional setting.
Insured Practical Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
Akron, Ohio
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provide a variety of non-medical services, including companionship and home helper services. Maintain a safe and clean environment for clients. Perform various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and companionship activities for clients in their residences.
- Tasks include household duties like cooking, cleaning, laundry, as well as, assisting with medications, personal care and providing transportation, shopping and running errands.
- Offer positive interaction and exceptional care to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio05.2021
Diploma - undefined
Mansfield Senior High School
Mansfield, Ohio01.2016
Skills
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Refined observational skills
- Investigative skills
- Case planning
- Child abuse prevention
- Compassionate
- Exceptional problem solving
- Leadership and teamwork
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- SACWIS
- MS Office
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc (2021- Present)
- The University of Akron- Student Social Worker League- Treasurer, Events Coordinator (2016-2021
- The University of Akron Alumni Association (2021-Present)
- The University of Akron Black Alumni Association (2021-Present)
- American Veterans Member (2025-Present)
Certification
- Ohio Child Welfare Forensic Interviewer-2024
- Ohio Child Abuse Caseworker- CORE training -2022
- Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities- Service and Support Administrator- 2025
Timeline
Service and Support Administrator
Clearwater Council of Government
01.2025 - Current
Intake Caseworker
Richland County Children Services
09.2022 - 12.2024
Intake Caseworker/ Social Service Aide
Summit County Children Services
05.2021 - 09.2022
Intern
Summit County Children Services
08.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Hope Early Care and Education
05.2018 - 04.2022
Insured Practical Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
01.2017 - 01.2020
Diploma - undefined
Mansfield Senior High School
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Akron