Mary Vincent

Experience

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  United Methodist Children's Home

  Nov 2005 - Jul 2011

  • Supervised a caseload of 6-8 foster homes, and approximately 12-15 foster children through monthly home visits • Placed children that are in state custody into appropriate foster homes designed to meet their needs• Generated and implemented individualized service plans for foster children• Coordinated and supervised visitations with foster children and their birth families• Coordinated and facilitated group meetings and trainings for foster families• Participated in panel reviews, court hearings, school meetings, family team meetings, and utilization reviews concerning children in foster care• Provided resources to foster parents for therapists, tutors, behavior specialists, psychiatrists, and other related professionals• Collaborated with treatment providers to ensure children are receiving appropriate services• Developed and maintained trusting relationships with foster children and foster families• Assisted foster families with parenting skills essential for helping children with trauma histories Show less

  • Program Manager of Independent Living and Transitional Living Services

    Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Foster Care Worker

    Nov 2005 - Oct 2010
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  Crossroads Community Ministries

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Social Worker, Intern

  • Assessed the needs of homeless women, men, and children• Identified various community resources to provide appropriate referrals for mental health providers, food and clothing assistance, and housing assistance. • Oriented clients to the services of the agency• Partnered community resources for clients• Initiated Supplemental Security Income applications for clients

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  Rockdale County Schools

  Aug 2009 - May 2010

  School Social Worker, Intern

  • Identified barriers to students’ learning • Consulted with schools, parents, faculty, and community resources regarding students’ academic, social, and emotional needs• Provided referrals to community resources• Participated with the Attendance Support Team to improve students’ attendance• Provided home visits with families to assist with removing barriers for students’ academic success• Provided individual counseling with students • Acted as a liaison between the schools and the Department of Children and Family Services for child abuse and neglect cases• Facilitated risk assessments with students at risk of harming themselves or others Show less

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  The United Methodist Children's Home

  Jul 2011 - now

  • Vice President, Programs

    May 2017 - now

  • Program Director of Foster Care Services

    Jul 2011 - Apr 2017