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United States

Chandler, Arizona

Tempe, Az

Conduct mental health assessments of psychiatric patients;Create Initial Treatment Plans for patients;Coordinate care of patients with other mental health staff;Work under direct supervision of the Director of Social Services.

Phoenix, Arizona

Manage a section of 55 DCS investigators, Case Specialists, TDM Facilitators, and administrative staff;Prepare weekly reports and present the data to the Program Administrator;Research and analyze trends within the Section and work to improve deficiencies;Facilitate bi-weekly meetings with Section management staff;Conduct research into DCS policies and procedures to ensure best practice;Conduct research of State and Federal laws as they pertain to child safety;Review and provide feedback of at least 6 investigations per month;Review and provide feedback of at least 9 ongoing cases per month;Research best practice and prevention strategies as it relates to child welfare;Conduct bi-annual case reviews to provide permanency to dependent children who have been in care over 12 months;Developed a Strategic Plan for the Section;Research grievances and complaints filed by clients and other community partners and work towards resolution;Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build community involvement;Conduct educational presentations to community partners;Collaborate with other Program Managers on equalization, problem resolution, and Region improvement and development;Conduct yearly staff evaluations and document in HRIS;Facilitate coaching and discipline of staff as needed;Assist with conflict resolution within the Section as disputes arise;Recruit, interview, hire and train new personnel;Mentor new Program Managers;Audit Court Hearings and Team Decision Making meetings;Participate in yearly training courses;Work under direct supervision of the Program Administrator.

Phoenix, Arizona

Supervised a unit of 7 child abuse investigators and administrative staff;Collaborated with the Office of Child Welfare Investigations and law enforcement to ensure child safety;Collaborated with community partners to provide services to families in crisis;Researched child fatality cases and participated in Child Fatality Review Meetings;Researched grievances and complaints filed by filed by clients and other community partners and worked towards resolution;Performed yearly staff evaluations;Trained new investigators;Facilitated discipline of staff as needed;Attended Court Hearings and Team Decision Making meetings;Completed yearly training courses;Worked under direct supervision of the Assistant Program Manager.

Apache Junction, Az

Provided case management to clients in the DCS system;Investigated allegations of child abuse and neglect;Researched historical records of the families being investigated; Researched available services for families in crisis and submitted appropriate referrals;Conducted monthly safety checks with children, resource parents and biological parents;Testified at Court and attended Foster Care Review Board Hearings;Maintained up to date case notes and filing;Collaborated with all team members to ensure safety and timely child permanency;Completed ongoing yearly training courses;Collaborated with community partners and law enforcement to ensure child safety and permanency;Performed acting supervisor duties when needed;Trained and mentored new DCS Specialists;Worked under direct supervision of the unit supervisor.

Danbury, Connecticut

Liaised with Attorneys and clients;Provided case management for clients;Researched bankruptcy and other applicable laws;Prepared legal briefs and motions;Filed all legal documents with the Court;Answered bankruptcy procedural questions for clients;Researched and resolved grievances filed by clients and attorneys;Maintained up to date case notes and filing;Performed all other duties requested of me by the Attorney.

New Milford, Ct

Supervised a staff of approximately 10 people;Provided customer service;Trained new personnel;Completed daily and weekly bookkeeping;Maintained the store cleanliness and inventory.

Casa Grande, Az

Supervised a unit of 6 child abuse investigators and administrative staff;Collaborated law enforcement to ensure child safety;Researched historical records of the families being investigated; Collaborated with community partners to provide services to families in crisis;Researched child fatality cases and participated in Child Fatality Review Meetings;Researched grievances and complaints filed by filed by clients and other community partners and worked towards resolution;Performed yearly staff evaluations;Trained new investigators;Facilitated discipline of staff as needed;Attended Court Hearings and Team Decision Making meetings;Conducted Mandated Reporter Training for community partners;Completed yearly training courses;Worked under direct supervision of the Assistant Program Manager.

Coolidge, Az

Provided case management to clients in the CPS system;Investigated allegations of child abuse and neglect;Researched historical records of the families being investigated; Researched available services for families in crisis and submitted appropriate referrals;Conducted monthly safety checks with children, resource parents and biological parents;Testified at Court and attended Foster Care Review Board Hearings;Maintained up to date case notes and filing;Collaborated with all team members to ensure safety and timely child permanency;Completed ongoing yearly training courses;Collaborated with community partners and law enforcement to ensure child safety and permanency;Conducted Mandated Reporter Training for community partners;Performed acting supervisor duties when needed;Trained and mentored new DCS Specialists;Worked under direct supervision of the unit supervisor.

Mesa, Az

Provided case management to clients in the CPS system;Researched historical records of the families being investigated; Researched available services for families in crisis and submitted appropriate referrals;Conducted monthly safety checks with children, resource parents and biological parents;Testified at Court and attended Foster Care Review Board Hearings;Maintained up to date case notes and filing;Collaborated with all team members to ensure safety and timely child permanency;Completed ongoing yearly training courses;Collaborated with community partners and law enforcement to ensure child safety and permanency;Performed acting supervisor duties when needed;Trained and mentored new DCS Specialists;Worked under direct supervision of the unit supervisor.

Mesa, Az

Liaised with Attorneys and clients;Provided case management for clients;Researched bankruptcy and other applicable laws;Prepared legal briefs and motions;Filed all legal documents with the Court;Answered bankruptcy procedural questions for clients;Researched and resolved grievances filed by clients and attorneys;Maintained up to date case notes and filing;Trained new paralegals and administrative staff;Supervised administrative staff of 3 individuals;Created and maintained a training manual on office software and internal procedures;Performed all other duties requested of me by the Attorneys.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Forensic Psychology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Certification, Public Management