Master’s in Human Service with strong substantial experience working with diverse groups. Over five years experience case managing at risk individuals and families. Exceptional organizational, presentational, analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to maintain flexibility work independently and jointly to and prioritize and plan with members of multidisciplinary teams and other service providers
Professional Experiences
2010- 2012 Walgreens Columbia, South Carolina
Assistant Store Manager
Supervised a small staff of ten (10); within multiple departments within a major retail chain. Implemented company policies and procedure; planned and delegated task for all team members. Trained and orientated new hires.
2008-2009 Family Preservation Inc. Riviera Beach, Florida Dependency Case Manager
Managed foster care cases and child protective services cases plus provided assessments for families involved within the court system in addition provided recommendations for the reunification or termination of families. Independently identified; assessed strengths, limitations, risk factors, safety and needs of families while maintaining close and routine interactions with various agencies within the community of partners. Professionally presented cases in family court, unit staffing and wrap around services.
2007-2007 Department of Juvenile Justice Orlando, Florida Juvenile Probation Officer
Case managed juvenile delinquents under court supervision, worked closely with community agencies while providing appropriate professional services. Provided excellent planning, critical thinking, verbal, oral, organizational, presentational and analytical skills.
1998-2007 Homemaker Virginia and Florida Stay at Home Mom
1994-1998 Newport News Department of Social Services Newport News, Virginia Social Worker II
Investigated the maltreatment of children within foster care and provided case management and assessed the safety of abused and neglected children. Provided oral and written testimony within family court. Worked independently as well as collectively with other community agencies to plan and prioritize services for families. Effectively communicated with all those involved in a professional manner. Took charge of unit when unit supervisor was unavailable.