Aleesha Pierre

Palm Bay, FL 772-***-**** adzvrd@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced social worker with a strong background in child welfare and long-term care management, with 8 years of expertise. Adept in advocating for individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Proficient in assessing care plan efficacy, empowering members for self-management, and facilitating continuous service coordination. Highly skilled in thorough documentation using electronic care management systems.

Education

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Skills & Abilities

Child Welfare Mental Health Substance Abuse Documentation Analysis Crisis Intervention Organizational Skills Conflict Resolution Critical Thinking Assessment and Case Planning Interpersonal Skills Cultural Competence

Experience

LONG TERM CARE MANAGER FLORIDA COMMUNITY CARE DECEMBER 2020 - PRESENT

Create and maintain individualized care plans. Arrange appropriate services and coordinated service delivery with other professionals involved with service provision. Maintain clear and concise documentation in the electronic care management system. Complete and maintain client records with progress reports and forms related to service provision and ongoing documentation. Evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan in meeting established care goals; revise components of the care plan as needed to reflect changing needs, problems, and goals. Identify and effectively utilize benefits and community resources to meet the needs of members and caregivers. Promote member self-management and empower members/caregivers to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence.

CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR FL DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES SEPTEMBER 2015 – DECEMBER 2020

Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, substance abuse and or abandonment of children. Gather and analyze evidence, including interviews, medical records, and documentation, to assess the level of risk and develop appropriate intervention plans. Work with families on complex issues of mental health concerns, chemical abuse and domestic abuse by providing home based services. Collaborate with law enforcement agencies, healthcare professionals, social service providers, and legal counsel to coordinate services and ensure the best outcomes for children and families. Prepare detailed reports and documentation, adhering to legal and regulatory requirements, to accurately document findings and recommendations. Provide expert testimony in court proceedings, effectively communicating findings and recommendations to support legal actions and protect the rights of children.

*Promoted to Senior Child Protective Investigator in August 2019*

Assisted in the education and training of new staff as acting supervisor. Managed timelines and provided frequent consultations to supervise new staff on child safety practices. Develop and prepare program manuals, policies, procedures, standards, and rules. Analyze data to measure the effectiveness of programs. Assist investigative staff with case closures, ensuring the sufficiency of information for safety decision making. Provide assistance and consultation to investigative staff for challenging casework and documentation.