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Charlene Adams
To obtain a Case Manager or Family Services Counselor position.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Florida Atlantic University
August 2008
Bachelor's in Social Work
Broward Community College
June 2004
Associates in Psychology
Florida Dept of Children and Families
April 2009
Professional Certification - Family Services Counselor
Holy Temple Bible Institute Florida
August 2007
Diploma - Theological Studies
Prospect Hall College
June 1987
Certificate: Computer Data Entry
Diploma - Computer Data Mgt/Word Processing
WORK HISTORY:
ChildNet, Inc. (September 2008 - March 2009)
Broward County Public Schools (1996-2008)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
* Child Advocate (Sept 2008-March 2009)
Interact with families to establish needs and required services for clients through referrals for services. Attend all court hearings and make recommendations to the judge on the child(ren)'s behalf, unless age or circumstances supersedes this requirement. Initiate and report on the reunification or alternative permanency requirements of child(ren) in accordance with Florida Statute, Chapter 39, and ChildNet's policies and procedure.
* Data Processing Clerk II (2006-2008 School Years)
Arthur Ashe Middle School, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Computerized maintenance of student information via SBBC student tracking
program (TERMS), General office practices and procedures are performed
on a daily basis, Daily interaction with students, parents, teachers and staff,
Assist Administrators with various tasks as needed.
* Leave of absence: Degree seeking/educational purposes (2005-2006)
* Secretary III (1996-2005 School Years)
Computerized and manual maintenance of over 1000 student's discipline files,
Dispensed and recorded student medications, Daily interaction with students,
parents, teachers and staff, Maintained school's events on a master calendar,
Provided staff with weekly notice of events, Secretarial duties were performed
for three Administrators, Managed the front reception area.
* Legal Secretary - Family Law (1991-1996)
Assisted Attorney with hearing and trial preparation. Drafted legal documents
from dictation or previously inputted forms. Responsible for guiding clients
through completing mandatory discovery, including financial affidavits,
bookkeeping, billing, three line telephone system. Appellate work experience.
ORGANIZATION/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
* Take Stock in Children Mentor
* Sunbeam Youth Ministry Leader (Girls ages 5-12)
* Youth Usher Board President
References available upon request
Florida Atlantic University
August 2008
Bachelor's in Social Work
Broward Community College
June 2004
Associates in Psychology
Florida Dept of Children and Families
April 2009
Professional Certification - Family Services Counselor
Holy Temple Bible Institute Florida
August 2007
Diploma - Theological Studies
Prospect Hall College
June 1987
Certificate: Computer Data Entry
Diploma - Computer Data Mgt/Word Processing
WORK HISTORY:
ChildNet, Inc. (September 2008 - March 2009)
Broward County Public Schools (1996-2008)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
* Child Advocate (Sept 2008-March 2009)
Interact with families to establish needs and required services for clients through referrals for services. Attend all court hearings and make recommendations to the judge on the child(ren)'s behalf, unless age or circumstances supersedes this requirement. Initiate and report on the reunification or alternative permanency requirements of child(ren) in accordance with Florida Statute, Chapter 39, and ChildNet's policies and procedure.
* Data Processing Clerk II (2006-2008 School Years)
Arthur Ashe Middle School, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Computerized maintenance of student information via SBBC student tracking
program (TERMS), General office practices and procedures are performed
on a daily basis, Daily interaction with students, parents, teachers and staff,
Assist Administrators with various tasks as needed.
* Leave of absence: Degree seeking/educational purposes (2005-2006)
* Secretary III (1996-2005 School Years)
Computerized and manual maintenance of over 1000 student's discipline files,
Dispensed and recorded student medications, Daily interaction with students,
parents, teachers and staff, Maintained school's events on a master calendar,
Provided staff with weekly notice of events, Secretarial duties were performed
for three Administrators, Managed the front reception area.
* Legal Secretary - Family Law (1991-1996)
Assisted Attorney with hearing and trial preparation. Drafted legal documents
from dictation or previously inputted forms. Responsible for guiding clients
through completing mandatory discovery, including financial affidavits,
bookkeeping, billing, three line telephone system. Appellate work experience.
ORGANIZATION/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
* Take Stock in Children Mentor
* Sunbeam Youth Ministry Leader (Girls ages 5-12)
* Youth Usher Board President
References available upon request