Esther Alagbe
Compassionate and dedicated Child & Family Services professional with experience supporting children, youth, and families through case management, assessment, advocacy, and service coordination. Skilled in conducting risk assessments, developing case plans, providing referrals, and connecting families to community resources. Strong knowledge of child development, family-centered practice, and child welfare principles. Proven ability to maintain accurate documentation, manage complex caseloads, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Possesses excellent communication, intervention, and report-writing skills, with a commitment to promoting child safety, family well-being, and positive outcomes while maintaining professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and confidentiality.
Work History
Direct Service Worker
2 Years- Providing protection and prevention services to children and families
- Carrying and managing caseloads specific to family protection and children-In-Care with presprescribed timelines
- Implemented behavioral support plans, promoting positive interactions and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse needs.
- Led training sessions for new staff, ensuring adherence to best practices in client care.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted care plans based on ongoing assessments and feedback.
Case Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and self-sufficiency
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
Withdrawal Management Services Support Worker
5 Months- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and self-sufficiency.
Health Care Aide
1 Year 6 Months- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Complied with company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
Public Health Coordinator
2 Years 6 Months- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease
- Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to reduce illness, food contamination and obesity
- Collected and organized quality data from multiple sources and disseminated to appropriate individuals
- Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources.
Education
BA Health science - Health Sciences
Skills
Accomplishments
Successfully managed a caseload of children, youth, and families while ensuring compliance with Child and Family Services standards and legislation.
• Conducted comprehensive risk and safety assessments that contributed to improved child safety and family stability.
• Developed and implemented individualized case plans that connected families to appropriate community resources and support services.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
Certification
- Full Class 5 License
- Satisfactory criminal record check
- Dementia care
- Harm reduction
- coordinated access