Ebony Winkey Email & Phone Number

United States

The Applied Learning Facilitator works as part of the Learning Operations team to deliver and support learning for child welfare professionals and provide coaching to support the transfer of knowledge to practice. Additionally, the Applied Learning Facilitator collaborates with organizational leads to develop coursework embedded in the field of child welfare, juvenile justice and/or foster care.

United States

Supervise, evaluate and coach up to 5 case planners, 2 case aides and other staff as appropriate, on work assignments and community resources.Ensure case planners provide comprehensive case management services for assigned families including but not limited to crisis intervention, advocacy, assistance in problem-solving, assessment, conflict resolution and referralsCollaborates with human resources to effectively and efficiently recruit, hire, and onboard new program staffAssesses staff training needs and coordinates the delivery of trainingEnsures reporting and management of critical incidents Ensure weekly program functionality reports are submitted timelyProvide agency based presentations to third party stake holders and ACS as required

Greater New York City Area

Respond directly to State Central Register reports of child abuse and/or neglectComplete field visits to investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglectUtilize investigatory and social work skills to ensure the safety and well-being of all childrenRemove child(ren) into protective custody or foster care, when children are found to be in imminent dangerEnter and maintain accurate and timely documentation in connectionsFile petitions and testify in family court and other legal proceedings as necessaryDecide based on the investigative findings, to either indicate or unfound allegationsCollaborate with collaterals such as Judges, Police Officers, Teachers and Doctors to safety plan for familiesCompleted office related duties assisting with the completion of family service plans, family service unit (FSU) transfer packets and the review of FSU case documentation for transferWorked as a Candidacy Support Specialist assisting with case reviews for funding reimbursement

Bronx

Scheduled and facilitated Family Team Conferences for up to 54 youth in non-secure placement, focused on child safety and well-being, risk, permanency and family strengthsAddressed critical concerns of the child and family, the provider agencies, divisional partners and Family Court during these conferencesPrepared and completed administrative functions including timely documentation of conference, data, action plans and all other reports related to Family Team Conferencing

Worked in a limited secure facility with up to 12 adjudicated males identified as Juvenile DelinquentsOrganized and supervise family visits and telephone callsTrained in the Integrated Treatment ModelSafe Crises Management Trained in the event of a youth emotionally and or physically acting outFacilitated weekly treatment team meetingsParticipated and prepare youth and family for family team conferencesContributed to the formulation of resident treatment plans Collaborated with the Administration for Children Services and other formal systems to ensure consistency in assisting families in meeting needs Developed detailed and comprehensive written reports for judges, attorneys, and other social service providers Reviewed and maintained required progress notes and other documentation as necessary

Greater New York City Area

This temp agency contracted with numerous social service agencies. I worked at the following, fulfilling the below duties:Safe Horizon- Residential SpecialistWorked in a domestic violence shelter for women and their children survivorsAssisted in maintaining a safe and secure facilityMaintained an activity log, to ensure client’s safetyGood Shepherd Services- Youth Development CounselorWorked in a Residential Treatment Facility with youth identified as Juveniles, PINS or NeglectedProvided direct supervision for up to 16 youthImplemented daily living routines, schedules, and proceduresAdministration for Children Services- Direct Care WorkerWorked in a residential childcare facility with infant to 17-year old’s identified as Neglected, PINS or JuvenileProvided direct supervision for youthAssisted in daily living routines (I.e. bathing, feeding, school and appointments)

Lockport, Ny

Assisted up to 13 families in developing comprehensive crisis/safety plans and accessing resources and services as neededFacilitated a planning process that builds on the families' strengths, enhances supports and promotes stability Maintained caseload contacts, a minimum of once per week to monitor quality of care being provided to childrenProvided 24-hour on-call coverage to assist families in implementing their Crisis/Safety Plans.Utilized New York State electronic case recording system CONNECTIONS for documentation

Interviewed, hired and trained new staff membersAssisted in the direct supervision of six Youth Counselors Assisted with the design and delivery of professional developmental trainingConducted client in-take interviews Contributed to the formulation of client treatment plans Reviewed and maintained required progress notes and other documentation as necessaryProvided individual and group advising for up to 17 "at-risk" youth with follow up support Trained and engaged in therapeutic crises interventions in the event of a client emotionally and/or physically acting out

M.Ed., General Education, 3.78

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Ba, Health And Human Services Interdisciplinary, 3.0