Traci Stevens Hope

*** ******** **, *********, ** 38855

Cell: 662-***-**** - Email: ad1vpk@r.postjobfree.com Professional

Overview

Extensive background in Social Work

Demonstrated abilities in conducting intakes, making evaluations, and utilizing area resources for the benefit of families

Experienced with working with children of all ages as well as geriatric clients

Well developed communication and interpersonal skills

Highly self-motivated, career oriented

Well rounded professional experience in working in a wide variety of situations and an ability to adapt well

Skilled at making decisions in crisis situations

Reliable, well organized and personable

Core Qualifications Ability to maintain accurate client records

Able to manage client crises

Able to participate in multidisciplinary team approach

Able to work independently and as a member of a team

Comfortable with diverse populations

Excellent relationship building skills

Excellent writing and critical thinking skills

Experience performing assessments

Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft applications Experience Licensure Specialist

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, Tupelo, MS February 2015 – August 2019

Evaluate, train, and license candidates to be foster parents in Lee County. Case Manager

YMCA, Tupelo, MS

July 2012 – February 2015

Work with adolescents who have been through the Youth Court system and their families through the Adolescent Opportunity Program to teach life skills and values in order to enhance their lives and prevent future encounters with Youth Court.

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304 Devaughn Rd, Mantachie, MS 38855

Cell: 662-***-**** -

Email: ad1vpk@r.postjobfree.com

Case Manager

YMCA, Tupelo, MS

October 2011 – June 2012

Worked with at risk children and their families through the “Tony Cobar” Program to improve their quality of life by educating and guiding them in real life events. Elderly Psychosocial Supervisor

Region IV Mental Health Center, Corinth, MS

July 2010 – October 2011

Conducted group sessions with elderly clients in a facility setting to improve motor and cognitive skills.

Family Protection Worker II

Mississippi Department of Human Services, Tupelo, MS March 2007 – July 2010

Investigated reports of child abuse and neglect, made appropriate referrals for families, and removed children from abusive or neglectful situations when necessary. Also provided case management services for at risk families. Scheduling Coordinator

Comfort Keepers, Saltillo, MS

January 2006 – August 2006

Coordinated the schedules for Caregivers to care for the elderly in their homes. Family Preservation Specialist

Mississippi Department of Human Services, Tupelo, MS April 2002 – June 2004

Worked intensively with families whose children were at risk for removal due to abuse or neglect by providing services, referrals and in-home training to keep the children in the home.

Foster Home Licensure Specialist

Mississippi Department of Human Services, Tupelo, MS July 1998 – April 2002

Recruited, trained and license foster homes for Lee, Prentiss, Tishomingo and Union Counties in Northeast Mississippi.

3 Traci Stevens Hope

304 Devaughn Rd, Mantachie, MS 38855

Cell: 662-***-**** -

Email: ad1vpk@r.postjobfree.com

Case Manager

Region III Mental Health Center, Tupelo, MS

October 1996 – June 1998

Responsible for linking clients and families with community resources to enable them to live in a more healthful environment. Maintained a caseload of forty children in Tupelo Public Schools.

Social Work Assistant

Traceway Retirement Community, Tupelo, MS

February 1992 – October 1996

Evaluated potential residents to determine level of care needed. Responsible for maintaining admission waiting lists for two facilities. Supervised two caregivers and one van driver. Maintained van schedule for transporting residents to doctor’s appointments.

Education Bachelor of Science : Psychology

Blue Mountain College, Blue Mountain, MS

1991

High School Diploma

Louisville High School, Louisville, MS

1987

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