Experience

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  Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

  • United States
  • Individual and Family Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Developmental Disability Specialist

    • Sep 2022 - Present

    Regional specialist whom assists in identifying, assessing, and ensuring children with long term disabilities obtain proper long term care.

  • Kinship Development Worker

    • Jul 2018 - Sep 2022

    Specialized social work caseworker who assisted caregivers in meeting the needs of children in their homes that were under the legal custodial protection of the State.

  • Supervisor

    • Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

    Supervised multiple caseworkers to achieve long term permanency for children and long term success for parents.

  • Caseworker

    • Jul 2014 - Sep 2016

    Social work caseworker for families who needed help overcoming personal issues that resulted in temporary or permanent custody removal of their children.

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  Maryhaven Center of Hope - part of Catholic Heath Services of Long Island

  • United States
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    • Nov 2012 - Jul 2014

    I used my critical thinking and analytical skills to investigate allegations of abuse. I was responsible for enforcing NY State regulations that support people with developmental disabilities. I also traveled to residential and day habilitation sites within my agency to conduct internal audits. All of these job responsibilities helped our facilities stay up to code and enhance Maryhaven's overall performance and quality.

  • Assistant Manager

    • Nov 2007 - Oct 2012

    I used proficient leadership that helped to cultivate and groom over 50 staff members to achieve dependable and exemplary performance through positive role modeling, a “hands-on” approach, fairness, consistency, and experience; resulting in low turnover and an improved and sustained elevated quality of life for clients. Developed a strong team through effective training of organizational policies and standards, managed program budgets of $3,000 per month, and coordinated efficient work flow and work responsibilities.

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  Maryhaven Center of Hope - part of Catholic Heath Services of Long Island

  • Port Jefferson Station, New York, United States

  • Direct Support Professional

    • Oct 2000 - Feb 2007
    • Port Jefferson Station, New York, United States

    Cared for developmentally disabled female children in a residential setting. I ensured their daily needs were met, taught them better forms of communication aside from physical aggression, and ensured their safety.