Venetta Drake
Dayton,OH
Summary
Human services professional with over 9 years of experience in case management, family support, and cross-functional coordination. Skilled in leading complex projects involving children, caregivers, and community partners. Adept in crisis management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement with proven ability to drive measurable outcomes. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Organizational Leadership to strengthen leadership and management expertise.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caseworker II / Family Support Worker
Montgomery County Children Services
07.2023 - Current
- Manage service projects for families from initial needs assessment through intervention and follow-up.
- Coordinate with foster parents, kinship caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve child well-being goals.
- Ensure compliance with agency and state regulations through documentation and reporting.
- Built trust with 40+ families, improving engagement and case resolution outcomes by 20%.
Developmental Specialist
Preble County Board of Developmental Disabilities
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed and implemented individualized service plans for early childhood development.
- Facilitated IFSP meetings with families and specialists to ensure collaborative planning.
- Coached approximately 20 families on strategies to improve children’s cognitive and social skills.
Care Coordinator
UMCH Family Services
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Led Wraparound Team meetings with 6–10 stakeholders to build and implement family care plans.
- Coordinated resources and timelines to stabilize families and ensure long-term success.
- Secured additional external resources, exceeding program expectations.
Educational Assistant – Special Education
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Supported implementation of more than 5 Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and inclusive learning strategies.
- Encouraged peer integration, strengthening inclusion in general education classrooms.
Caseworker II / Family Support Worker
Montgomery County Children Services
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Managed caseloads and developed caregiver support plans for families in need.
- Monitored cases to ensure compliance with state requirements and service goals.
- Built a network of 20+ community partners to expand resource accessibility for families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Wright State University
Dayton, OH05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01-2016
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01-2009
Skills
- Case Management & Family Services
- Program/Project Coordination
- Crisis Intervention & Risk Management
- Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Compliance & Policy Adherence
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Resource Development & Allocation
Timeline
Caseworker II / Family Support Worker
Montgomery County Children Services
07.2023 - Current
Developmental Specialist
Preble County Board of Developmental Disabilities
11.2022 - 07.2023
Care Coordinator
UMCH Family Services
06.2022 - 11.2022
Educational Assistant – Special Education
Montgomery County Educational Service Center
08.2020 - 05.2022
Caseworker II / Family Support Worker
Montgomery County Children Services
05.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Wright State University
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix