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Coordinates project and communicates events for the Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) national network of child welfare jurisdictions aiming to ensure that young people receive excellent parenting everyday.

Panama City, Florida Area

• Pioneered the first Foster Parent Mentor Program for Bay County, Florida.
• Recruited, trained and supervised seasoned foster parents as mentors to newly licensed foster parents.
• Organized Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) events that focus on strengthening foster parent partnerships by holding excellent parenting standards to include the highest level of nurturing for children in out-of-home.
• Consulted nationwide on topics related to strengthening foster care programs. Collaborates on the local level with a multi-component child welfare partnership.
• Collaborated on system improvement initiatives that increased foster home provider base by 22% from 2012 to 2015. Assists with programs and procedures to support foster parent retention.
• Invested in self care opportunities for local child welfare work force by partnering with a Registered Yoga Teacher who facilitates yoga and mindfulness classes free of charge.

Panama City, Florida Area

• Licensed and managed foster homes in accordance with Florida Administrative Code Chapters Rule 65C‐13 and 65C‐15, including all lead agency operating procedures. Trained prospective foster and adoptive parents about.
• Trainer of eight-week Foster/Adoptive Parent pre-service curriculum.
• Interviewed prospective foster families and completed detailed home studies for state licensure.
• Supported foster parents with the goal of maintaining stable placements.

Panama City, Florida Area

• Dependency Case Manager, 2011 – 2012 Assessed family needs of minors who are involved in the dependency court system due to abuse and/or neglect. Maintained family-centered service delivery and case documentation in.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing family needs of minors who are involved in the dependency court system due to abuse and/or neglect by caregivers.
• Attended key meetings, completed required case plans and referrals for clients. Coordinated and followed up on treatment provisions.
• Maintained family-centered service delivery and case documentation (assessments, treatment/service plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.) in accordance with contract/agency standards and Florida statute.
• Prepared status reports with case recommendations. Attended and testified in dependency court regarding best interest for dependent children with regard to their permanency.
• 2012, Obtained Child Welfare Case Management (CWCM) credential, Florida Certification Board, Inc.

Crystal River, Florida

• Served on interdisciplinary clinical team to assess needs of patients at end of life and coordinate volunteer support service when necessary.
• Maintained record keeping system for over 30 clinical volunteers, including services delivered and actual times involved. Submitted periodic reports.
• Assisted with volunteer training, recognition and events supporting volunteer retention.

Crystal River, Florida

• Provided administrative and clerical support to Grief Services Manager and bereavement counseling group. Provided information on bereavement counseling, scheduled appointments, attended key meetings; assisted with.
• Served as primary administrative and operational liaison between departments and external agencies.
• Assisted in the coordination of grief support programs and community events.

“Vernon Place”, The Eckerd Treatment Program For Girls, Vernon, FL

• Coordinated treatment and managed casework for female juvenile offenders at a high-risk residential rehabilitation facility.
• Facilitated support group sessions.
• Trained as a low-ropes course facilitator.

Intensive Crisis Counseling Program (ICCP)

• Accepted referrals from the Florida Department of Children and Families to provide in-home intensive, short-term counseling to families in Bay and Gulf counties whose children are at imminent risk of removal due to.
• Facilitated family service planning teams and trained undergraduate social work interns.

Neighborhood Alliance For Child Safety (NACS) Program, Indianapolis, IN

• Conducted parenting and psycho-social assessments. Addressed family stressors, developed crisis prevention strategies, connected at-risk families to community networks.
• Supervised volunteers and created volunteer work plans.
• Functioned as staff photographer at various community and agency events for the promotion of NACS.

Crestmont Boys And Girls Club, Bloomington, IN

• Implemented club operations and development strategies. Co-organized programs and events.
• Trained and managed work-study employees and volunteer staff.
• Facilitated meetings and authored staff training manual.
• Directed conflict resolution program for youth.

Master Of Science (Ms), Metaphysics

Metaphysics is branch of philosophy and aspect of spirituality that concerns the study of the nature of being, existence, time, space, and.

Bachelor Of Arts, Biology & Psychology, Dual Major

Activities and Societies: Tae Kwon Do Club