Supervisor Of Permanency/Reunfication Resume Example Saint Francis Ministries

SUPERVISOR OF PERMANENCY/REUNFICATION

Summary

Case Manager V and Investigator with CPS who is committed to the principle that taking a child away from a parent or family should be the last resort, not the first option. Skilled at observing suspected cases of child abuse with great care while striving to find the healthiest solutions possible.

Fearless Case Manager V, comfortable taking a stand against threats to a child's safety or well-being. Works directly with government officials, children and families to find the best care possible for every child.

Reporting to Upper Level Management any concerns about a child's safety and well-being while being placed in foster care.

Supervisor Permanency/Reunification with Saint Francis Ministries, February, 2020- May 1, 2020.

Managed Case Management Team under the direct supervision of Director. Taught Case Management skills and developed On-Call schedules that focused around caring for children in the office and transporting to designated placements approved by Children's Protective Services. Provided leadership to new Case Managers who were in the process of learning software programs and uploading important information to meet the guidelines of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Gifted social worker offering a wealth of child welfare information and client support skills. Effectual and dedicated and a natural at public speaking. Seeking an opportunity to become involved in personnel training while promoting safety in foster homes.

Highly-motivated, Flexible, and versatile team player adept at maintaining sense of humor under pressure.

Driven Social Worker and Excited to bring talent and leadership to an Agency that cares for foster parents and foster children.

Social Worker focused on developing comprehensive family and child-related programs and services. Goal-oriented professional with strong leadership capabilities.

Willing to cultivate positive employee morale by encouraging team members.

Skills

Emergency response training while with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Computer based models used for training
Attentive listener
Strategic planner
Family maintenance
Trauma-informed therapy training while with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Computer based models used for training as well as in classroom
Detail-oriented
Empathetic

Team player
Strong communicator
Sensitive
Excellent interpersonal skills
Community referrals
Supervising team

Experience

Supervisor of Permanency/Reunfication / Saint Francis Ministries - Amarillo, Tx.12/2019 - 05/2020

Learned new policies surrounding Community Based Care and worked with other program areas to support office needs.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines. Worked closely with Child Placing Agencies and Children's Protective Services that began partnerships with Saint Francis Ministries on January 6th, 2020.
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.

Case Manager V / Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services - Amarillo, Texas10/2001 - 11/2019

Coordinated resources from diverse providers for children that were placed in Foster Care. Completed monthly visits to foster homes in and around the Amarillo area. Ensured that children were safe and have received timely Medical exams, Dental exams, TB tests, and any services that the child(ren) needed while placed in a DFPS Foster home
Spoke to each child alone in the foster home to determine safety or if needs were being met by placement
Answered cell phone twenty-four/seven from foster homes that had emergencies and coordinated with Caseworkers and Supervisors what the foster home was reporting
Participated in assisting Foster Home Developers with walk-throughs of the foster home and documented any findings
Completed home studies of relatives that needed expedited services in order to adopt any child(ren) that were a part of their family
Supervised visits between children and parents when asked by supervisor or caseworker. Maintained contact with foster parents to ensure correct dates and times of family visits
Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to after hours work and remaining on-callfor Central Placement Unit either once or twice a month
Liaison between foster parents, supervisors, and Caseworkers to help children who faced trauma, abuse, and the need to receive services for their developmental delays, counseling, and medical care
Documented case information by completing forms promptly and filing with appropriate agencies and the Department's Sub-Care Binders
Held regular meetings to review Case Binders to ensure that Minimum Standards were being met

Social Worker / Hereford Regional Medical Center - Hereford, Texas02/1996 - 10/2001

Interviewed patients individually and in family groups to determine what services would best address specific needs for aftercare services
Interviewed patients to determine if they were eligible for Indigent Care, Charity Care, or Medicaid Services
Provided Twenty-four seven On-call services to the entire hospital when a Charge Nurse felt a social work consult was called for
Produced referrals for various community resources, including housing, transportation services, pharmaceutical assistance, and counseling
Contacted Children's Protective Services in the event child abuse was suspected in the Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical floor, or OB/Pediatrics

Education and Training

West Texas A&M University - Canyon, TX05/1996Bachelor of Science: Social Work

Completed coursework in Social Work and Sociology

Certifications

Licensed Bachelor Social Worker since 1997.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Saint Francis Ministries
Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services
Hereford Regional Medical Center

School Attended

West Texas A&M University

Job Titles Held:

Supervisor of Permanency/Reunfication
Case Manager V
Social Worker

Degrees

West Texas A&M University - Canyon, TX 05/1996 Bachelor of Science : Social Work

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