Chelsea Spencer
Searcy
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in program management and case management at Children’s Homes, Inc. Proven track record in foster family recruitment and team building. Skilled in training development and effective communication, driving impactful outcomes for at-risk youth and their families. Committed to enhancing community resources and support systems.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Foster Care Program
Children’s Homes, Inc.
Searcy
12.2023 - Current
- Oversees program and supervises Child Placement Specialist
- Attends regular state meetings focusing on how to help recruit and retain foster families in the state of Arkansas
Child Placement Specialist
Children’s Homes, Inc.
Searcy
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Provides case management services to foster families open through our Private License Foster Care Agency
- Provides support and resources to foster families open through our agency
- Trainee and recruit for potential foster families in Arkansas
Parent Educator
Paragould School District
Paragould
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided in-home/virtual educational services to parents in the community involved in a voluntary 'Parents as Teachers' program
- Worked closely with expecting mothers at Paragould School District; Provided education, support, and helped connect students to proper resources in the community
Mental Health Paraprofessional
Ozark Guidance
Rogers
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Provided therapeutic services to students in a Therapeutic Day Treatment program
- Led daily group activities focusing on life skills for rehabilitation daily services
- Used de-escalation skills and interventions to help calm distraught students
Therapeutic Case Worker
Children’s Homes, Inc.
Paragould
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Case manager of at-risk youth
- Created court documentation and provided testimonies for children in Judicial system
- Assistant leader of experiential learning and working together programs
- Referred at-risk youth to further intensive treatment programs
- Led interviews and the intake process for new residents
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Freed- Hardeman University
08.2013
Skills
- Program management
- Case management
- Foster family recruitment
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Training development
- Non-profit management
References
Available upon request
Leadership And Trainings
- Field Placement Supervisor, Arkansas State University, 08/01/15, 05/01/16
- Paragould Leadership Graduate Class XVII, 08/01/14
- Trained in the National Training and Development Curriculum
- Trained in Managing Aggressive Behavior and Therapeutic Alternatives in Crisis Training
- Trained in Conscious Discipline
- Updated CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Director of Foster Care Program
Children’s Homes, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Child Placement Specialist
Children’s Homes, Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2023
Parent Educator
Paragould School District
01.2019 - 06.2021
Mental Health Paraprofessional
Ozark Guidance
05.2016 - 12.2019
Therapeutic Case Worker
Children’s Homes, Inc.
05.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Social Work -
Freed- Hardeman University
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