Solange Prado
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
E mail: ************@*******.***
Focus:
I would like to associate myself to an organization where I can utilize my skills and diversified
experience for mutual growth and benefit.
Education:
Lynn University Boca Raton, Florida 8/2005
•B.A in Human Services
•Minor in Elementary Education
Palm Beach Community College Lake Worth, Florida 12/1999
•A.A in Elementary Education
•Dean’s List
•Received the Future Florida Education of America Scholarship
Norman Thomas H.S. for Commercial Education, New York City 6/1978
•Major: Secretary
Professional Experience:
Children’s Home Society of the Treasure Coast, Fl 2005 current
Dependency Case Manager
Duties: Conduct family safety assessments; assess client’s needs and develop service plans.
Coordinate the delivery of service plans, referrals and linkages to clients and families. Monitor
service plan progress and evaluate reports from multiple service providers. Develop and maintain
case and program documentation according to contract and company standards. Prepare
case/status reports and make recommendations/testifies at court or other prescribed body
regarding reunification, terminations of parental rights or other permanency plans. Conduct
diligent searches as required by Dependency laws; coordinates services with other professionals
and paraprofessionals. Conduct community outreach as needed. Provide specialized services that
may include detainment, interstate compact, post placement supervision, relative/non relative,
caregiver home studies, court testimony, termination of parental rights and judicial review staffing.
Provide support to children, caregivers and family members to assure stable placement and timely
achievement of permanency. Coordinate case with supervisor, team members, provider, DCF and
attorneys as needed to facilitate placement and independent living. May remove and place
children. Refer clients when needed for drug/alcohol screens as necessary. Provide on call support.
Received employee of the month award.
St.Lucie County School Board 2004 – 2005
Tech Support/Substitute Teacher
Duties: Worked at Dale Cassens in Fort Pierce in various classrooms to ensure the safety of
the children with behavior difficulties. Also worked as substitute teacher in various grade levels
while completing Bachelor's degree.
Heritage Elementary School Greenacres, FL 1999 2004
Parent Liaison/Paraprofessional II
Duties: Ensure compliance with title I parental involvement law. Provide assistance to parents and
staff. Contact parents in coordination with the classroom teachers via telephone, notes, newsletter, in person,
home visits, etc. Assist in organizing and marketing family involvement activities. Recruit volunteers from
community and businesses. Participate in training and meetings. Document all family involvement activities
for audit purposes. Create and maintain family resource center to provide information and materials to
parents.
Liberty Park Elementary School – Greenacres, FL 1995 1999
ESOL Paraprofessional II
Duties: Assisted students in individualized and small group instruction; assisted teacher by
maintaining student records and grading student’s assignments. Handled various work
demands such as substitute teacher, office assistant, translating and interpreting during
scheduled meetings.
Tutor Time – Royal Palm Beach, 1993 1995
Pre K Lead Teacher
Duties: Supervised teachers; Planned and conducted daily curriculum. Planned
individualized educational goal to prepare students for kindergarten.
C.I.C. Paving, Inc. Bayside, NY 1985 1989
Office Assistant. Manager
Duties: Answered high volume telephone. Ordered supplies and initiated purchase orders
as requested and authorized payments for items received. Reviewed and prepared
correspondence for supervisor’s signature. Prepared payroll for department/division as
directed. Developed and maintained filing systems and records.
Supportive Qualifications:
•Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.
•Knowledge of Computer/Typing skills.
•Notary Public
•Safety Committee member for five years
•FL Certified Dependency Case Manager