Experience

FaithBridge Foster Care

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foster Family Consultant

  • Jul 2016 - Present



OMNI VISIONS INC

• United States
• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Developmental Disability Professional, DDP

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

   Assist with developing policies and procedures for DD program. Oversee staff, waiver services, and supports provided to the individuals in the company. Monitor/Participate in the implementation and delivery of the Individual Service Plan (ISP). Monitor the progress towards achievement of goals in the ISP, and make recommendations for modifications to the ISP. Oversee billing and case notes to ensure they are done in a timely matter and match for billing. Participate in the recruiting and intake process for DD program. Ensure all services being provided to the individuals are Person Centered. Marketing, Networking, and building relationships with community providers and agencies. Providing community services such as; Supported Employment, Community Access, Pre-Vocational, and Natural Supports. Maintain communication with Program coordinator, Nurse, families, and Host Home parents. CPR/First Aid/CPI trained Conducted functional assessments to support the participants plan for delivery of all waiver services. HRST and SIS trained. Completed Relias training for DD services. Defensive Driving/Valid GA DL/Insurance



Omni Visions, Inc.

• United States
• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resource Coordinator

  • Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

   Maintains a caseload of seven to ten foster children depending upon the level of support needed for each child. Makes home visits with families and/or respite providers at least once each week to monitor the behavior of the children and responsiveness of the parents. Responds to calls for assistance and/or crisis situations to prevent further escalation of the situation and ensure the safety of the parents and children. Coordinates the activities of respite providers when needed by the parent and/or child. Schedules regular meetings (at least quarterly) of each child’s resource team and prepares reports providing pertinent information. Develops a treatment plan for each child at least annually and updates as necessary. Maintains comprehensive and detailed records of each child in their caseload to document observed behaviors and progress toward established objectives. CPR/First Aid Certified Experience working with GA Score, SHINES, and KaleidaCare. IMPACT trainedProgram closed August 29, 2014.



Coweta County DFCS

• Social Services Case Manager (Foster Care)

  • Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

   Assesses the level of risk to children by conducting face to face interviews with the alleged child victims and their caretakers; collaborates with law enforcement when children are physically removed from caretakers when the child is found by the courts to be at risk in the home; testifies in court as to the level of risk to children placed in the agency’s legal custody Serves as the case manager for children in foster care; ensures that the children are placed in permanent stable families within as short a time frame as possible; visits foster homes; supervises visits between children and parents; testifies regarding the status of the agency and/or parent’s progress towards the court approved placement. Is available for on-call scheduling. Engages in required state-wide travel. Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.



Fulton County DFCS

• Social Services Case Manager (Foster Care)

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

   Ensuring the child has a safe and stable family living environment within a short period of time. Visiting schools, foster homes, family’s homes, and supervising visits between children and their family. Testifying in court regarding the status of the agency and the progress towards the court approved placement. Attending panel meetings, drug court, and school meetings. Maintaining contact with outside agencies such as, schools, juvenile court, and providers that are working with the foster family, parents, and children. Helping the family to develop a case plan and assisting the family with working the case plan the planning team has agreed upon.



MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley

• Case Worker II

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2011

   Complete assessments and coordinate service plans for clients Provide service linking to community resources Assist clients in applying for Medicaid/Medicare, Social Security benefits Conduct monthly and quarterly home visits Completed intakes and enrollments into services and long term services Complete progress notes documentation within regulatory standards Monitor support staff provision of support services Assistance with finding housing in the community, group homes, or state supported living centers. Provide crisis prevention and management support