Eshea Spears Email & Phone Number

Responsible for implementing outreach assessments, developing plans of care for children andyouth, and safety crisis emergency plans.Work directly with students and families who experience difficulties with medical, developmental,behavioral, or social-emotional needs through Health Home.Work with a children, youth, and caregivers when appropriate to address social determinants ofhealth.Administer Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths as a comprehensive assessment tool todetermine the acuity of care needed.Serve as liaison between service providers and school building staff and administration to link andrefer students to needed services to support.Develops comprehensive student-centered health assessments inclusive of medical, behavioral,and social service needs

Provided support and counseling services to individuals at risk of harm due to their behaviors, suchas drug or alcohol use, sexual practices, or self-injury.Educated and trained individuals on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, hepatitis C, and STIs.Conducted street-level outreach activities in high-risk areas.Coordinated and developed short-term case management care plans and health navigation.

Received reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and conducted initial assessments todetermine the level of risk.Thoroughly investigated allegations by gathering evidence, speaking to witnesses, and consultingwith relevant professionals.Developed and implemented individualized safety plans for at risk children and coordinated withother agencies to provide necessary support services such as counseling, medical care, andmonitoring progress.Worked closely with other professionals such as social workers, law enforcement, healthcareproviders, and child welfare agencies to ensure coordinated responses to child protectionconcerns.Raised awareness about child abuse and neglect, provided education and training to communitymembers and professionals and identified potential cases through outreach programs.

Assisted with program planning, assessment, feedback, mentoring, writing reports and contractadministration.Provided outreach casework and support services including home visits, individual and groupcounseling, individual and family intervention.Provided direct mental health services including counseling, consultation, mental healthevaluations, treatment coordination, individual/group therapy, collateral and rehabilitation servicesand case management/brokerage for individuals and families.Maintained appropriate evaluation and treatment records.Communicated with administrators, personnel, and outside organizations to coordinate activities,resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information