Terah Scott, Ma Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Provides coordination of all the manpower policies and priorities for the statewide comprehensive manpower planning system; develops policies and regulations and participates in the development and review of necessary legislation to obtain the goals of the program; assists in determining manpower priorities for the State, including fiscal allocations necessary to implement these priorities.Provides support for the development of Requests for Proposals for Statewide Activities/Planning… Show more Provides coordination of all the manpower policies and priorities for the statewide comprehensive manpower planning system; develops policies and regulations and participates in the development and review of necessary legislation to obtain the goals of the program; assists in determining manpower priorities for the State, including fiscal allocations necessary to implement these priorities.Provides support for the development of Requests for Proposals for Statewide Activities/Planning initiatives.Seeks new funding opportunities for programs for special populations; applies for, completes and submits grant applications to federal government and other funding sources to secure grants that support activities that lead to employment of special populations.Assists in developing and recommending strategies to enhance and expand services to statewide disability workforce programs; serves as the coordinator for disability issues and workforce programs including the provision of Rapid Response and coordinates research, development and maintenance of grants. Serves as the coordinator for disability issues and workforce programs including oversight of the management of the programs and managing the statewide collection of data on individuals with disabilities served through Office initiatives specifically through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).Assists in developing and recommending strategies to enhance and expand services to statewide disability workforce programs; communicates verbally and through written correspondence with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), national workforce organizations, other states, State and local councils. Travels statewide to meet with state and local workforce groups to participate in the development of strategies, policies and implementation methods related to employment programs for individuals with disabilities. Show less

Worked with supervisory assistance evaluating potential courses of conduct and made decisions when there is no opportunity to seek supervisory assistanceMaintained an active caseload providing interventions as needed and within area of expertise and limits of credentialsEnsured procurement of additional services as neededAcquired and provided to the team detailed information to establish the foundation for the treatment plan of an assigned clientWorked with the… Show more Worked with supervisory assistance evaluating potential courses of conduct and made decisions when there is no opportunity to seek supervisory assistanceMaintained an active caseload providing interventions as needed and within area of expertise and limits of credentialsEnsured procurement of additional services as neededAcquired and provided to the team detailed information to establish the foundation for the treatment plan of an assigned clientWorked with the client on a day-to-day basis using professional discretion to implement the treatment plan determined by the team Assisted in development, implementation and revision of individual treatment plansEnsured that services provided are specified in the Treatment Plan and monitor progress toward treatment goalsConsulted and cooperated with community systems to facilitate linkage, referral, crisis management, advocacy, and follow up with the focus on achieving treatment goalsProvided crisis management for clients and make linkages for interventions as appropriateRetained client and program records in accordance with applicable standards Maintained a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional statureParticipate in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in areas of expertise Show less

Houston, Texas

Provides on-going services to children in substitute care to meet specific needs by using appropriate resources to move toward reuniting family or making other permanent plans for care of children. Initiates appropriate legal action and/or testify in court to achieve protection or permanent placement plans for children. Documents case records by completing forms, narratives, and reports to form a written record for each client. Develops and maintains effective working… Show more Provides on-going services to children in substitute care to meet specific needs by using appropriate resources to move toward reuniting family or making other permanent plans for care of children. Initiates appropriate legal action and/or testify in court to achieve protection or permanent placement plans for children. Documents case records by completing forms, narratives, and reports to form a written record for each client. Develops and maintains effective working relationships between Child Protective Services staff and law enforcement officials, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and other community resources.Investigates reports of abuse/neglect to children to assess current of future risk to children by interviewing parents, family members, and others; interviewing and examining children; assessing home environment; and gathering pertinent information from other sources.Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations. Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts. Show less

Assessing and screening potential participants for program opportunities and eligibility for social servicesMaintaining a case load of over 150 participantsProvide alternative educational programs and curriculum for clientsCollaborating with partner agencies to implement programs and services Managing a data system (Efforts to Outcome)Compiling secure and accurate records of all clients contactsAnalyzing and developing data for Efforts to Outcome… Show more Assessing and screening potential participants for program opportunities and eligibility for social servicesMaintaining a case load of over 150 participantsProvide alternative educational programs and curriculum for clientsCollaborating with partner agencies to implement programs and services Managing a data system (Efforts to Outcome)Compiling secure and accurate records of all clients contactsAnalyzing and developing data for Efforts to Outcome Software systemsDocumenting assessments through the data manage systemReferring clients to outside agencies for social services (WIC, Housing, Transportation)Ensuring compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Assist clients with enrolling in the Affordable Care Act Show less

Co-facilitated interviews with 10-12 children per week who have been sexually abusedMade victim referrals to appropriate community agencies including Children’s Protective Services Provided follow up interviews to determine the need for ongoing support for victims and their families Transcribed interviews with complainants, suspects and witnessesDocumented case notes for open cases

Houston, Texas Area

Assisted event director in developing and coordinating public affairs program Managed events including supervising employees and event volunteers Conducted client research to determine appropriate cost

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Sociology And Urban Studies

Activities and Societies: Magna cum laude | International Honor Society Sociology Club

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Sociology

Activities and Societies: Cum laude | Sociology Club | Beacon Homeless Shelter