Columbia, SC *****
***********.**@*****.***
ANNETTE JONES
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where I am able to provide leadership skills and learn indefinitely. Provide solid guidance to staff and support systems. The ability to build a rapport and partnerships along the way in order to improve best practices in delivering Social Services to Adults, children & families.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
20 years of Social Services. Mental Health, Case management
20 years of Leadership Experience, Training and Education
Ability to work in fast paced workplace, Bilingual Spanish, Medicaid
Billing & Insurance, Proficient in all Microsoft Products, HUD Housing
LIHTC Housing programs
EXPERIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
PROGRAM COORDINATOR II CWS AIKEN & LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (FULL TIME)
9/2015-PRESENT
Knowledge of Laws, Regulation, and Policies of Child Welfare
Ability to Design, Organize, Coordinate Projects & Programs
Ability to exercise to maintain effective working relationships
Ability to interpret, apply laws, regulations, and policies
Ability to communicate effectively
Supervise staff in 2 counties (Aiken & Lexington Counties)
Review documentation, reports, and evaluate staff annually
Ability to problem solve, demonstrate critical thinking, and make difficult and/or challenging decisions
AHEPA HELLENIC HOUSING
01/21-PRESENT (PART TIME), COLUMBIA, SC
RESIDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR
Social Services experience with networking/partnerships
Provide residents in HUD housing advocacy & resources
Educate staff on issues relating to Aging
Plan Health & Wellness presentations monthly for residents
Assist residents with resources within the community
Complete Assessment & ADL’s & Needs based on the resident
Become familiar with Ahepa Service Coordinator Manual/Policy/Procedures
COURT LIASON FOR FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE
SPANISH INTERPRETER, PHENIX CITY, AL
08/11-08/15 part time
Advocate for men who have been recently released from jail (non-violent) offenders who have child support debts.
CO-facilitate groups with facilitator and review curriculum
Refer father’s out for services (counseling, housing, VA benefits)
Manage all caseloads and documentation for Fatherhood coalition groups and attendees
Interpreter for US Refugee program for families transitioning to the U.S
CPS WRAP AROUND SERVICES CASE MANAGER
2002-2010 Cleveland, OH
Knowledge of Laws, Regulation, and Policies of Child Welfare
Ability to Design, Organize, Coordinate Projects & Programs
Ability to exercise to maintain effective working relationships
Ability to interpret, apply laws, regulations, and policies
Ability to communicate effectively
Work closely with Juveniles, delinquents and court appointed GAL’s
Complete necessary documentation, maintain a case load, complete all child welfare training, referrals to WRAP services
Appear in court as needed to testify on behalf of the agency
Transport children state wide to placement and foster families
Visit hospital, jails, the community, and school to see children & families
Practice privacy & HIPPA for families
EDUCATION
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, OH 2007
Master of Education Adult Learning & Development
COLUMBIA COLLEGE 2002 Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Arts Sociology/Deviant Behavior
REMINGTON COLLEGE
CLEVELAND, OH 1998
Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapy
COMMUNICATION
Bilingual in Spanish
LEADERSHIP
Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society
REFERENCES
MISCELLANEOUS
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
GAPS IN EMPLOYMENT WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS