Elizabeth(Beth) Linares
Goose Creek,SC
Summary
Recent (July 31, 2024) retiree from Child Welfare with Charleston County Department of Social Services after over 28 years of dedicated service. Accomplished Program Coordinator over the Foster Care Program with a proven track record at South Carolina Department of Social Services, adept in strategic planning and program management. Leveraged proactive mindset to expand program reach, enhance team productivity by implementing efficient workflows, and significantly improve client satisfaction. Skilled in fostering knowledgeable team environments and empowering clients through education and support. Facilitated Child and Family Team Meetings(CFTM). Liaison between the Department of Juvenile Justice and SC DSS, coordinating multi-disciplinary interagency staffing's for dually involved youth. Participated in Multi Disciplinary Teams with child fatality reviews, as well as with the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center. Conducted interviews and hiring for case managers and supervisors for child protective services and foster care. In my roles as case manager, supervisor and program coordinator conducted home studies/Unlicensed Relative Assessments for potential relative and fictive kin placements for children involved in foster care and/or Child Protective Services interventions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator for Foster Care
South Carolina Department of Social Services
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
Supervisor for Investigations
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
11.2002 - 12.2019
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks in the capacity of a supervisor of a unit of Child Protective Services Investigations.
Case Manager
South Carolina Department of Social Services
03.1996 - 11.2002
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Clinical Counselor
New Hope Treatment Ctr
02.1995 - 01.1999
- Maintained confidentiality and upheld ethical standards in all interactions with clients, families, and colleagues.
- Conducted crisis interventions for clients experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm behaviors, ensuring safety and appropriate referrals.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients'' active participation in their treatment process.
- Served as an advocate for clients in seeking additional resources such as housing, employment, and educational opportunities to support holistic wellbeing.
- Worked as a direct-care staff member to adolescents in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility.
Group Facilitator
University of Arizona
08.1992 - 02.1995
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns.
- Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
- Prepared and led support groups for patients.
- Provided guidance on goal-setting strategies, empowering participants to take ownership of their personal development journey.
- Trained in Masters-level therapeutic communication skills to facilitate a week-long curriculum for personal responsibility to Naval and Marine Corps personnel in a group setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA08.1992
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA05.1987
Skills
- Program Management
- Proactive mindset
- Strategic Planning
- Trained facilitator
- Detail-oriented and clinical legal writing skills
Timeline
Program Coordinator for Foster Care
South Carolina Department of Social Services
01.2020 - 08.2024
Supervisor for Investigations
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
11.2002 - 12.2019
Case Manager
South Carolina Department of Social Services
03.1996 - 11.2002
Clinical Counselor
New Hope Treatment Ctr
02.1995 - 01.1999
Group Facilitator
University of Arizona
08.1992 - 02.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
North Iowa Area Community College
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