Stephanie Smiley

Experience

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  Oklahoma Department of Human Services

  Mar 2001 - Aug 2008

  Child Welfare Specialist

  •Investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect of children 0-18•Ensure that reasonable efforts are made to maintain and protect children in their own homes• Managing a caseload of children and families •Interview children and families, assessing home conditions and recommend appropriate interventions•complete reports for the district attorney and attend court hearings•Responsible for testifying in juvenile, civil and criminal court cases•Make referrals to community benefactors and help locate appropriate services for children and families in need. Show less

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  Northcare

  Feb 2008 - Sept 2008

  Contract Case Manager

  •Conducts a multi-level family assessment and develop intervention plans•Provide reunification services to families whose children are in State custody•Educate, demonstrate and model skills to parents to increase their knowledge in the areas of parenting, home management, behavior management, and child development •Provides advocacy on behalf of families with schools and other agencies in the community,•Link families to community resources in the community •Prepare court reports and attend all schedule reunification hearings•Provide follow-up services following closure of reunification Show less

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  Positive Tomorrows

  Sept 2008 - now

  Lead Case Manager

  •Responsible for building relationships with other agencies, businesses agencies to provide the most effective services to families.•Build relationships with other agencies, businesses, and individuals who work with the homeless in order to market the school to parents.•Responsible for enrollment efforts in obtaining new students