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Shawna Spence

Decatur,Illinois

Summary

I have worked in Child Welfare for Foster Care for a little over 13 years. I am CWEL Certified, CPR Certified, and First Aide Certified. I know how to do Court Reports. Run Background checks, I also attend Court for all my clients and do home visits on a monthly, bi-monthly, and weekly basis. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult office projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Cwell Foster Care Case Manager

Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy
Decatur, Illinois
02.2016 - 10.2026

Did Case Manager Job Duties: case Reports Administrative Case Reviews.

  • Conducted Morning, Midday, and Evening Home Visits.
  • Did Case Notes on all Home Visits.
  • Attended IEP Meetings at the Schools my Youth In Care on my caseload attended.
  • Attended Doctors appointments with the Youth in Care.
  • Attended all Child Family Team Meetings with other Service Providers, Supervisors, Parents
  • Acted as subject matter expert to provide insight and assist coworkers.
  • Recorded production sheets and accurately entered data into computerized systems.

Staff Scheduler

Aspen Ridge Nursing Home
Decatur, IL
09.1999 - 10.2009
  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
  • Did employee Schedules for the month.
  • Moved boxes, and containers for the patients healthcare.
  • Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages.
  • Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials for each floor for all patients.

Office Manager

Walker Funeral Services
Decatur, Illinois
06.1990 - 10.1995
  • Contributed to team-based environment to maintain office productivity and meet expected deadlines.
  • Boxed, labeled and materials for the caskets to be shipped in and out.
  • Used established assembly
  • Met with families to schedule Funeral Services.
  • Did collections of Funeral Expenses.
  • Worked Visitations and Funeral Services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Law

American Continental
Chicago, IL
10.1990 - 06.1994

High School Diploma -

MacArthur High School
Decatur, IL
05-2018

Skills

  • Able to lift 15 pounds
  • Situational Awareness's
  • Problem Solving
  • Code Compliance
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Team Player
  • Attention to Detail
  • Verbal Communication

Timeline

Cwell Foster Care Case Manager

Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy
02.2016 - 10.2026

Staff Scheduler

Aspen Ridge Nursing Home
09.1999 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Law

American Continental
10.1990 - 06.1994

Office Manager

Walker Funeral Services
06.1990 - 10.1995

High School Diploma -

MacArthur High School
Shawna Spence