Sarah Marker

Experience

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  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

  May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Engineering Scientific Technical Intern

  Collected road data to determine funding through Municipal Services. Entered data into a mainframe system.

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  Alcoa

  Mar 2005 - Jun 2005

  Foreign Language Global Self Assessment Conversion

  Translated and transferred data from an original online information system to an improved version.

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  Allegheny County Children, Youth & Families

  May 2006 - May 2017

  Liason with users and developers of a paperless information system - Key Information and Demographics System (KIDS). Assists with the development, evaluation and recommendation of the DHS for the integration of good casework practices and KIDS casework management. Researches good and effective casework principles, policies, procedures and practices for each service area. Researches KIDS application and its ability to enhance adherence to principles, policies and procedures. Attends and conducts relevant trainings to support knowledge of good casework practice and KIDS application. Serves as a liaison between OCYF offices, the Office of Administration/Bureau of Information Systems (OA/BIS) and service providers to exchange information. Serves as a mentor for OCYF staff in the use of KIDS and integration of good casework practice. Provides technical assistance by answering questions and researches as necessary. Consults with OCYF and OA/BIS staff to resolve KIDS casework practice issues/problems. Participates in quality assurance programs. Ensures OCYF staff’s understanding and use of KIDS. Recommends necessary trainings. Recommends areas for improvement in KIDS staff practice and service delivery. Reports KIDS problems or non-compliance issues. Prepares summaries with recommendations for KIDS improvement, changes, and/or to resolve problems. Ensures electronic records are maintained in an appropriate, accurate and timely manner. Assesses KIDS usage, as well as casework practices and techniques. Generates reports as needed. Analyzes/interprets data from the reports. Maintains data and provides information on the use of KIDS. Performs special projects, as need or requested. Assists other Casework Specialists (KIDS) with the performance of their functions, as assigned by the Casework Specialist Manager (KIDS). Assist in writing procedure and policy to be used at both the agency and office levels. Business analyst. Show less • Initiation of comprehensive family assessments to identify family system issues and service needs. Initiation of treatment and case management services. Obtainment and updating of family history and demographic information. Initiation and revision of goal oriented family service plans. Staff meetings with collateral agency workers and family members to achieve service delivery and goal completion. Oversight of out of home placements. Preparation and completion of court activity necessary for the adjudication and protection of children and families. Facilitation of judicial reviews. Record maintenance in accordance with CYF policy. Preparation of correspondence. Interpretation of agency policy and procedures to clients, other agencies and the community. Supervised an intern from Aug 2008-May 2009. • Committees: In-Service Day Committee- Fundraising Co-Chair and Chair of Community Connections, KIDS Office Champion, Laptop Pilot Project Member Show less

  • Casework Practice Specialist - KIDS

    Jul 2010 - May 2017

  • Caseworker II / 2

    May 2006 - Jul 2010
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  Allegheny County Department of Human Services

  May 2017 - Jan 2023

  • Manager of OCYF Records Division and Physical Operations

    Dec 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Safety and Placement Stability Advisor

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Workspace Management Consultant

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  • CYF Business Operations Specialist

    May 2017 - Jan 2020
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  Healthfirst

  Jan 2023 - now

  Senior Program Manager