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Tyran J. Lovette

Chicago

Summary

Dedicated and trauma-informed social work professional with over a decade of experience supporting youth in care, families, and underserved communities. Skilled in individual, family, and group counseling, child welfare navigation, permanency planning, and cross-system collaboration. Proven ability to build trusting relationships, develop targeted service plans, and connect clients with vital community resources to promote healing, resilience, and long-term stability.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Support Specialist

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
08.2020 - Current
  • Provide trauma-informed individual, family, and group counseling to youth in care and their parents to promote healing and permanency.
  • Facilitate connections between families, schools, and support services (e.g., protective services, courts, medical professionals).
  • Develop family-centered service plans and conduct follow-ups to assess effectiveness.
  • Utilize COPA to manage client data and ensure compliance with Head Start and Early Head Start requirements.
  • Coordinate access to community resources such as housing, job placement, financial assistance, and legal aid.
  • Monitor child development through health screenings, dental exams, and immunizations.
  • Promote shared governance and family engagement practices across program sites.

Child Protection Investigator

Department of Children and Family Services
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Conducted investigations into allegations of child abuse and neglect.
  • Assessed safety risks and provided recommendations for case management.
  • Interviewed children, families, and alleged perpetrators to determine the need for intervention.
  • Maintained confidential case data using SACWIS.
  • Developed safety plans and linked families to ongoing support services.

Family Support Specialist

Children's Home & Aid
02.2010 - 10.2017
  • Served as primary liaison between families, schools, and community resources.
  • Delivered parent education and counseling related to child development and behavior.
  • Created and monitored individualized service plans with regular follow-up.
  • Supported enrollment and attendance initiatives in Head Start and Early Head Start.
  • Facilitated access to medical, psychiatric, and diagnostic services.
  • Oversaw health documentation and tracked developmental milestones.
  • Supervised and mentored undergraduate Social Work interns.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Chicago, IL
06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
12.2009

Skills

  • Counseling & Case Management: Trauma-Informed Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Group Facilitation, Permanency Planning, Service Coordination
  • Child & Family Services: Child Welfare Navigation, Family Engagement, Developmental Assessments, Parenting Support
  • Systems & Compliance: COPA, Child Plus, SACWIS, Head Start Standards, Program Monitoring
  • Professional Communication: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Advocacy, Interviewing, Mentorship
  • Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Affiliations

  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Member since 2011-04
  • Prince Hall Freemasonry – Member since 2010-10

Certification

  • Family Specialist Credential – 2017-07
  • Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol (CERAP) – 2018-06
  • Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) – 2018-06
  • Early Childhood Education Credential Level 1 (ECE) – 2021-03

Timeline

Family Support Specialist

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services
08.2020 - Current

Child Protection Investigator

Department of Children and Family Services
03.2018 - 08.2019

Family Support Specialist

Children's Home & Aid
02.2010 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chicago State University

Master of Science - Psychology

Grand Canyon University

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