Lataisha Gardner

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Pineville, La 71360

adwmwq@r.postjobfree.com

318-***-****

Career Objective: Seeking a position to empower and enrich the lives of individuals and families.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana

Employment History:

CWS 3, Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Served as a foster case worker provided services for children that the courts ruled a child in need of care. Served as an investigator for cases of child abuse/neglect. Served as a case worker with the Family Services Program. April 22, 2022-Present

Case Manager/Benefit Advocator, Unforgotten Veterans of Cenla

Linked veterans to receive affordable housing. Coordination of services such as complete applications for veterans to receive benefits such as SNAP, employment applications, etc. Completed home inspections, and manage the day to day operations of the agency. Conducted monthly workshops/meetings. Completed progress notes.

September 20, 2021- April, 21, 2022

CWS 2, Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

Served as an investigator for cases of child abuse/neglect at WINN DCFS. Served as case worker with the Family Services Program at Rapides DCFS.

February 24, 2020- April 1, 2021

Mental Health Specialist, Life Changing Solutions, LLC

Provide PSR & CPST services to individuals whom exhibit mental health diagnosis.

July 29, 2019- Present

Mental Health Specialist, Helping Hands Consultation

Provided PSR & CPST services to individuals whom exhibit behavioral and mental health diagnosis.

March 14, 2019 – July 26, 2019

Mental Health Specialist, Potters House of Cenla

Provided PSR & CPST services to individuals whom exhibit behavioral and mental health diagnosis. Completed intakes.

June 1, 2016- August 3, 2018

Family Service Coordinator, Save The Children Head Start

Responsible for providing support services for Head Start families, assisting parents in learning

About and using community resources, working with parents on goal-setting, and encouraging parent involvement and participation in their child’s education. Supports and assists families as they identify and meet their personal goals using a case management model for developing and carrying out the program Family Partnership Agreements. Supports the larger system of social services coordinated by Head Start/Early Head Start thereby supporting the goals of the program. March 14, 2016-August 31, 2016

Registered Line Technician (ABA Therapy), Care Tec Pediatric Center

Provide individual Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy to children with Autism.

September 24, 2015- February 24, 2016

Mental Health Specialist, Metropolitans Circle, LLC

Provide crisis intervention, PSR & CPST services. Completed intakes and assessments.

March 19, 2015- September 24, 2015

Mental Health Specialist, The Kennedy Center

Provided crisis intervention, PSR & CPST Services to clients with behavioral/mental health.

June 1, 2015- September 1, 2015

Assistant Teacher, Parish of Natchitoches Head Start

Served as assistant to lead teacher, prepared activities for children. Monitored play in center and outside center. Completed Brigance screenings and assisted in serving meals and snacks to children. Also assisted in scheduling and conducting parent teacher conferences.

October 1, 2012-March 19, 2015

Project Director, Parish of Natchitoches Office of Community Services Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. Responsible for recruiting seniors to engage in volunteer opportunities to meet critical needs in the community. Collected and monitored in-kind contributions. Ensure that volunteers are provided orientation, individual support and supervision, and recognition for their volunteer service. Served on the advisory council. Prepared written correspondence for the news media and serving on community boards.

February 1, 2008- September 30, 2012

FINS Officer, 10th Judicial District Court of Natchitoches Families in Need of Services Program

Assessed the needs of families and made appropriate referrals to social service agencies to prevent formal court intervention. Coordinated and implemented workshops. Coordinated the Truancy Court program. Supervised volunteers and served as field instructor for internship students of Northwestern State University Social Work Department.

February 1, 2000- July 1, 2005

Licenses: Registered Social Worker (License# 5145) Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners

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