Vice President, Programs

• May 2017 - Present

Program Director of Foster Care Services

• Jul 2011 - Apr 2017

Program Manager of Independent Living and Transitional Living Services

• Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

Foster Care Worker

• Nov 2005 - Oct 2010

• Supervised a caseload of 6-8 foster homes, and approximately 12-15 foster children through monthly home visits • Placed children that are in state custody into appropriate foster homes designed to meet their needs• Generated and implemented individualized service plans for foster children• Coordinated and supervised visitations with foster children and their birth families• Coordinated and facilitated group meetings and trainings for foster families• Participated in panel reviews, court hearings, school meetings, family team meetings, and utilization reviews concerning children in foster care• Provided resources to foster parents for therapists, tutors, behavior specialists, psychiatrists, and other related professionals• Collaborated with treatment providers to ensure children are receiving appropriate services• Developed and maintained trusting relationships with foster children and foster families• Assisted foster families with parenting skills essential for helping children with trauma histories

School Social Worker, Intern

• Aug 2009 - May 2010

• Identified barriers to students’ learning • Consulted with schools, parents, faculty, and community resources regarding students’ academic, social, and emotional needs • Provided referrals to community resources • Participated with the Attendance Support Team to improve students’ attendance • Provided home visits with families to assist with removing barriers for students’ academic success • Provided individual counseling with students • Acted as a liaison between the schools and the Department of Children and Family Services for child abuse and neglect cases • Facilitated risk assessments with students at risk of harming themselves or others

Social Worker, Intern

• Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

• Assessed the needs of homeless women, men, and children • Identified various community resources to provide appropriate referrals for mental health providers, food and clothing assistance, and housing assistance. • Oriented clients to the services of the agency • Partnered community resources for clients • Initiated Supplemental Security Income applications for clients • Assessed the needs of homeless women, men, and children • Identified various community resources to provide appropriate referrals for mental health providers, food and clothing assistance, and housing assistance. • Oriented clients to the services of the agency • Partnered community resources for clients • Initiated Supplemental Security Income applications for clients