Tamara Brantley
Memphis
Summary
Compassionate social worker with several years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Strong communicator with experience working independently and within multidisciplinary team in fast-paced, high accountability environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist
The Department of Children Services
04.2042 - Current
- Assess referrals to guarantee proper placement of children in DCS foster homes
- Communicate with DCS foster parents, ensuring thorough transparency regarding youths.
- Coordinate efforts with Region to optimize referrals
- Implement tools to trace and document data.
- Connect with foster parents to foster rapport, perform detailed home walkthrough, and obtain insights into youth preferences.
Family Engagement Specialist
Memphis Shelby County Early Head Start
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Engaged and partnered with parents/guardians, teachers, staff, and others to support students and families in achieving academic and social success.
- Documented and analyzed student assessment data, attendance records, and academic issues communicated to parents/guardians.
- Facilitated enrollment of children into Early Head Start Program
- Organized, delivered precise and thorough documentation regarding all assigned cases using files.
- Organized, executed, and managed programs and services for parents and students to enhance Head Start initiatives, regulations, and family support.
Intern
University of Memphis
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced video captioning for deaf and hard of hearing students, facilitating academic support
- Conducted weekly academic coaching sessions focused on assisting students with academic obstacles and developing effective goal plans
- Promoted and communicated student academic challenges and issues with designated coordinator.
- Organized, facilitated, and delivered support services and academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.
- Compiled, analyzed, and delivered student satisfaction survey data results to staff.
Case Manager II
The Department of Children Services
05.2015 - 06.2020
- Performed assessments through individual interviews and investigations of children and families, developed safety plans, and supplied informational resources.
- Documented case history and implemented accurate updates to case records.
- Completed monthly home visits to ensure safety, permanency, and wellbeing for children and families.families to align with the state policies
- Completed court petition and testified in court hearings for at risk children
- Assessed, referred, monitored, coordinated, and communicated with service providers involved to ensure appropriate care
Intern
YWCA
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Oversaw and guided group activities alongside staff for domestic violence victims at shelter
- Guided victims through intake paperwork process upon entering shelter
- Facilitated and observed daily activities of domestic violence victims
- Promoted advocacy efforts within community for domestic violence awareness
- Facilitated shelter identification, developed safety plans, and supplied informational resources to domestic violence victims.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Sociology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-2014
Skills
- Case management and advocacy
- Customer service and support
- Report documentation
- Critical thinking and conflict resolution
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Assessment implementation
Timeline
Program Specialist
The Department of Children Services
04.2042 - Current
Family Engagement Specialist
Memphis Shelby County Early Head Start
08.2022 - 03.2024
Intern
University of Memphis
08.2020 - 05.2021
Intern
YWCA
09.2019 - 05.2020
Case Manager II
The Department of Children Services
05.2015 - 06.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Sociology
University of Memphis