Summary

An organized, energetic, self-starter with excellent work ethic, that works well independently. Proficient in foster care, very knowledgeable about foster care licensing, mental health services, mental health diagnoses in children, and social work laws.

Trained in NC Child Welfare, MAPP GPS, Foster Care Licensing, Fostering and Adopting the Sexually Abused Child, Shared Parenting, NC Legal Aspects, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, other various trauma informed trainings

Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC January. 2001-May 2003

Bachelor’s Degree May 11, 2003

Major: Psychology, minor Sociology

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Windows

Proficient in NC Fast and Compass

Capable of adapting to changes

Supervisory experience

Previous Certified CPR trainer

Team player

Quick learner

Professional

Experience

Social Worker III

Rowan County DSS Salisbury, NC January 2019–Present

Develop OFHSA for birth/legal parents

Make referrals for services for parents and children for MH, SA, and parenting services

Oversee foster home/kinship home by providing them with resources, support and supervision

Complete court reports and make recommendations concerning reunification

Complete ICPC requests, kinship assessments and screen potential providers for placement

Work Collaboratively with GAL program, school, doctors, MH and SA clinicians and MCO for services

Aid in locating placement for foster care youth with DSS and MCO

CPS Social Worker

Union County DSS, Monroe NC May 2018 2015– January 2019

Complete safety assessments for families

Evaluate safety concerns and risk for children

Make recommendations and referrals for services for families

Refer families for additional services if case cannot be closed in a safe or timely measure

Collaborate with law enforcement, In-Home and Foster Care services in transferring services

Maintain communication with families and execute diligent efforts in locating absent parents

Licensing Specialist

Pinnacle Family Services Charlotte, NC March 2018-May 2018

Recruit foster families through marketing events

Screen Potential applicants with background checks, phone calls and home visits

Train new foster parents in pre-service state approved foster parent training

Develop training schedule for continuing education for foster parents

License new foster families with the state.

Adoption Specialist

Children’s Home Society Charlotte, NC October 2018-March 2018

Screen Potential applicants with background checks, phone calls and home visits

Complete home studies for pre adoptive families

Relicense foster families and refer them for training needs

Recruiter/Trainer

Children’s Hope Alliance Charlotte, NC December 2015– June 2017

Recruit foster families through marketing events

Screen Potential applicants with background checks, phone calls and home visits

Train new foster parents in pre-service state approved foster parent training

Develop training schedule for continuing education for foster parents

Train CPR and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention trainings

License new foster families with the state.

Work with foster care program manager with foster children placements

foster families and refer them for training needs

Foster Care Coordinator

Thompson Child and Family Focus Charlotte, NC December 2013 – October 2015

Supervised foster families with a caseload of approximately 10-12 clients.

Coordinated and linked services for the foster children.

Provided support by being liaison between DSS/legal guardian and foster family.

Facilitated child and family team meetings monthly led weekly supervising with the foster family.

Reported directly to members of the child's team (therapists, psychiatrists, Guardian Ad Litem, MCO care coordinators, teachers and other

Served as co-chair of Foster care Task Force Committee

Submitted authorization for mental health services through MCO.

Office Manager/Licensing Supervisor/Lead Foster Care Supervisor

Quality Family Services Charlotte, NC November 2006 – November 2013

Supervised 5 staff members for foster care agency.

Accepted referrals from DSS and other providers for the placement of foster children

Trained foster parents in 30 hours of MAPP (Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting)

Trained foster parent and staff in Fostering and Adopting the Sexually Abused Child

Trained foster parent and staff in Fostering and Adopting the Sexually Abused Child

Submitted authorization for mental health services to MCO

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