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Renita
StricklandSocial Service/Managment
RENITA M. STRICKLAND
Belleville, IL 62220
18) 250-0064
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EDUCATION
Masters Degree
Fontbonne University St. Louis, MO December 2004
Major: Business Management
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville August 1991
Major: Social Work
ADVANCED TRAINING:
IL - State Approved Paraprofessional (Madison & St. Clair County)
NCLB Approved Paraprofessional (Madison & St. Clair County)
Certified Substitute Teacher (Madison & St. Clair County)
Licensed DCFS Case Manager
CPI Certified Trainer
PRIDE Trainer
CPR & First Aide Trainer Certified
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
MANAGEMENT
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Detail oriented and extremely organized
Skilled in working in fast-paced business environments
Strong organizational skills
LEADERSHIP & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS.
Strong motivator and leader of others
Support and encourage teamwork in the workplace
Recognized for high ethical standards for all work performed
Developed strong interpersonal and human relations skills for a proficient work environment
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced in all types of computer systems, which include the following applications: Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Excel, and PowerPoint.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Intake Coordinator/Trainer Illinois Mentor 01/07 to Present
O'Fallon, IL Coordinated foster placement for children in need of Specialized Foster Care services Compiled placement paper work on each client served Facilitated monthly support group meeting for foster parents Coordinated monthly in-service trainings for foster parents
Foster Care Case Manager Boys & Girls Town of MO 07/05 to 09/06
St. Louis, MO Responsible for providing case management services to families involved with DFS Facilitate monthly family support meeting Prepare and present court reports Placement of children in foster homes and residential facilities Referrals to community resources
Service Manager Covenant House of Missouri 09/04 to 07/05
St. Louis, MO Responsible for conducting intake assessments on incoming clients Conduct psychosocial assessments on incoming clients Develop service plan for all active clients Supervise Life Skills classes for youth
Volunteer Camp New Bethel 06/04 to 08/04
East St. Louis, IL Supervised and Assisted student teachers
Project Specialist St. Louis Transitional Hope House 01/03 to 03/26/04
St. Louis, MO Responsible for growing and developing outside relationship with business owners and leaders in the community Assistant Director and Liaison Research and Develop Grants to generate 30% of revenue for organization
Residential Casework St. Louis Transitional Hope House 01/02 to 01/03
Associate St. Louis, MO Provided case management services to over 50 clients Developed presentations for Parenting Skills Curriculum monthly Agency representative to networking meetings Assisted MR//DD residents with developing cooking skills Assisted MR/DD and Developmentally Disabled clients with budgeting skills
Licensing Recruiter Hoyleton Youth & Family Services 11/00 to 01/02
East St. Louis, Illinois Recruited & Trained Foster Care Parents Ensured foster home compliance with DCFS standards Presented Power Point Presentation at monthly meeting with staff Managed & submitted monthly payroll to active foster parents
Director Priscill-s Daycare Center 06/00 to 11/00
Collinsville, IL Managed daily operations of facility Supervised staff of 9 workers Set weekly goals for subordinate staff Ensured center's compliance with DCFS standards Developed lesson plan in absence of staff Operations Manager of accounts receivable and payable
Child Welfare Specialist Volunteers of America of Illinois 09/95 to 05/00
East St. Louis, IL Served as liaison for families involved with Children and Family Services Provided both individual and family social assessments Analyzed, evaluated, and made recommendations for at-risk families
Foster Care Worker Hoyleton Youth and Family Services 09/91 to 09/95
East St. Louis, IL Served as liaison for families involved with Children and Family Services Provided both individual and family social assessments Analyzed, evaluated and made recommendations for at risk families
Hoyleton Youth and Family Services 03/91 to 08/91
East St. Louis, IL Managed a case load of 6 children Completed 400 hours in the foster care program
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