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Tiffany Smith

Fredericksburg

Summary

Dynamic Human Services Associate with extensive experience at Prince William County Government, excelling in case management and community outreach. Proven ability to assess needs and develop effective strategies for at-risk populations. Skilled in regulatory compliance and training facilitation, ensuring high-quality support for foster families and children.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Services Associate

Prince William County Government
Manassas
04.2024 - Current
  • Attended community events that promoted awareness about available resources for at-risk populations.
  • Assessed the needs of foster families and developed strategies to meet those needs.
  • Researched potential placements for new referrals into the program.
  • Monitored visitation schedules between birth parents and their children in foster care.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to licensing requirements for homes providing out-of-home placements.
  • Conducted home visits to ensure the safety of foster care children.
  • Assisted in recruiting, training, certifying, and evaluating new foster parents and caregivers.
  • Collaborated with other agencies to coordinate services for foster care children and their families.
  • Maintained accurate records of all documentation related to each child's case file.
  • Participated in regular supervision sessions with supervisors or program directors.
  • Facilitated trainings on topics related to foster care best practices.

Self Sufficency Specialist I

King George County Department of Social Services
King George
03.2021 - 04.2024
  • Processes applications and intakes for financial assistance, medical assistance, and food stamps.
  • Plans, organizes, and manages assigned caseload; establishes prioritizes and schedules appointments.
  • Applies general policy, rules, and regulations pertaining to respective benefit programs to specific case situations; researches policy as needed.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.

Benefits Program Specialist II

Orange County Department of Social Services
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Under general supervision, determines eligibility of individuals and families for assistance through various benefit programs administered by the Social Services Department, such as medical assistance, food stamps.
  • Work involves processing benefit applications, interviewing applicants, explaining benefit programs, assisting applicants in completing necessary forms, determining eligibility for assistance, and maintaining records.

Office Service Specialist Supervisor

Thomas Jefferson Health District
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Supervise employees performing administrative, fiscal and/or clerical functions.
  • Typical duties: determines priorities, schedules and reviews work; trains, counsels and formally evaluates employees including recommending and taking disciplinary action.

Administrative Support Specialist II

City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Answer incoming phone calls, assist clients with completing Applications for public assistance, assist client with resources in the area to help them achieve their goal – assisted with holiday assistance program with helping clients understand the qualifications to be eligible for programs.

Education

Grant writing class -

germanna community college
02.2023

High School Diploma - General studies

Culpeper County High School
06.2002

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
  • Case management
  • Data entry
  • Policy interpretation
  • Resource coordination
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Community outreach
  • Program evaluation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Training facilitation
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Oral communication

Activities

  • Volunteering with holiday assistance programs for low-income families.
  • Volunteer with clothing drives and delivering meals to the homeless.

Timeline

Human Services Associate

Prince William County Government
04.2024 - Current

Self Sufficency Specialist I

King George County Department of Social Services
03.2021 - 04.2024

Benefits Program Specialist II

Orange County Department of Social Services
09.2019 - 03.2021

Office Service Specialist Supervisor

Thomas Jefferson Health District
05.2019 - 09.2019

Administrative Support Specialist II

City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services
01.2017 - 05.2019

Grant writing class -

germanna community college

High School Diploma - General studies

Culpeper County High School

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services

Old Dominion University
Tiffany Smith