Foster Care Program Supervisor

• Jan 2022 - Present

Team Lead CAS Assessor

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2022

Provide leadership assistance on behalf of the Regional Field Manager in order to provide guidance, support, and direction to a team of 10-15 CAS Assessors so they can complete the assigned tasks of conducting over 265 assessments a month. Provide leadership assistance on behalf of the Regional Field Manager in order to provide guidance, support, and direction to a team of 10-15 CAS Assessors so they can complete the assigned tasks of conducting over 265 assessments a month.

CAS Assessor

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2021

Conduct assessments on individuals with developmental disabilities who are receiving services through the NY State Office of People With Developmental Disabilities. Conduct assessments on individuals with developmental disabilities who are receiving services through the NY State Office of People With Developmental Disabilities.

Medicaid Service Coordinator

• Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

I advocate for children who are terminally ill or disabled to receive medical home based services at home versus having to live in an institution or hospital. I advocate for children who are terminally ill or disabled to receive medical home based services at home versus having to live in an institution or hospital.

Social Worker

• Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

Protect children from situations of abuse, neglect, and other forms of maltreatment. And focus on ensuring the social, physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of children. • Conduct intakes, provide assessment to determine client needs. • Provide home, school and community visits to assess need and assist in accessing resources. • Develop a comprehensive service plan. • Facilitate access to additional resources as needed. • Team collaboration with other components of youth and family services. • Create and maintain client files and complete all required documentation. • Provide on-call services through a rotational basis. • Provide written or oral reports to the Philadelphia Department of Human Services and Philadelphia Family Court as needed. • Assist families in developing parenting practices and skills that reduce safety risks and enhance ability to provide a nurturing environment for children. Show less

Intake Supervisor

• Apr 2012 - Oct 2014

Directs and manages the operation and activities of the DEAP program in the Georgetown office in order to be able to service over 7000 individuals and families with financial assistance for their winter heating expenses. • Evaluate staff development needs and make recommendations for training. • Monitor and control the program to ensure quality, quantity, and timeliness. • Review case records prepared by case managers to ensure compliance under the federal and state regulations. • Prepare performance evaluations and handle disciplinary matters for employees. Keep detailed records of all factors pertaining to employee performance. Show less

Basic Needs Case Manager

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

Provided assistance to 100 clients a month with improving their household financial management skills. • Conducted budget counseling sessions and financial goal setting. • Conducted intake interviews and generated good sound decisions to bring forth financial achievement and prevent homelessness. • Helped clients to gain access to other entitlements and resources. • Prepared, inputted, maintained, and evaluated client data in a computer database. • Prepared monthly reports and organized and facilitated community workshops. Show less

Community Interventionist

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

Served as a member of a treatment team that provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families. • Spent 65 percent of my time in direct service with children and adolescents. • Prepared and created social skill techniques to use in facilitating youth therapy groups. • Met with the client’s family to provide support, home management advice, and monitored the assigned tasks and acquisition of needed social services.• Completed and submitted progress notes and incident reports in a timely manner. Show less