Foster Care Case Manager

CORI SUE WILSON-SMITH

**** *********** ***, *****, ** 75075

E-mail: ************@*****.***

Phone: 214-***-**** (leave message) or text at 972-***-****

EMPLOYMENT:

****-******* ***** ** **** Side (GBYS) Lead Guide (Advocate/Outreach)

1999-2004 City of Garland, Texas Management Analyst

1998-1999 Ameritek Machinery Company Business Analyst

EDUCATION:

1996-1999 University of North Texas Master of Public Administration

1993-1995 University of North Texas Bachelor of Rehabilitation

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

Manage client cases and provide direct emotional support and resources to families of children with disabilities to empower them to make decisions.

Assist families of children with disabilities navigate through various service providers.

Working knowledge of child development, childhood disabilities, special education laws, Section 504, IFSP, ARD/IEP and vocational services for children with disabilities.

Completed Hands & Voices Education ASTRA (Advocacy, Support, and Training) Training (Certificate: November 2018)

Outreach, network and form partnerships with key stakeholders (ESC, ISD, ECI, & Medical Professionals) and communities all over Texas in order to increase awareness and promote the program.

Plan, advertise and coordinate social events for families of children with disabilities.

Create, develop and distribute promotional literatures.

Assist coordinators with conferences and professional development.

Develop and implement monthly reports and quarterly strategy plans.

Supervise and train co-workers, volunteers, temporary workers and consultants.

Analyze information and produce data into reports, surveys, graphics, spreadsheets, databases, memos and recommendations.

Develop and maintain databases; extract information for analysis and reporting; conduct quality audits to ensure accuracy of data entry.

Proficiently utilize computers and office equipment for email, internet research, preparation of correspondence and reports.

Operate computer programs: All types of Windows, Internet Explorer/Edge/Chrome, Zoom, Facebook Live, Google Meet, Google Apps, Adobe Connect, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

VOLUNTEER:

Cub Scouts: (2012-2016)

Activity Coordinator

Den Leader

Treasurer

Girl Scout: (2015-Current)

Activity Coordinator

Service Unit Camp Coordinator

Treasurer

Troop Leader

Mastiffs & More Rescue of Texas (2020-Current)

Pet Transportation

Grant Research

PTA Positions: (2010-Current)

Deaf Ed Program Liaison

Book Fair Chair

Historian Chair

Hospitality Chair

Volunteer Coordinator

REFERENCES:

Michaela Hamaker (GBYS Coordinator) ********@****.****.*** 512-***-****

Shelly Bergeron (SOC Statewide Parent Liaison) ******.********@***.*****.**.** 979-***-****

Sarah Gagliano (Girl Scout Service Unit) ***************@*****.*** 214-***-****

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