Tyson Fouts
Washington
Summary
Human Services Caseworker experienced in conducting interviews and processing applications for assistance programs. Skilled in motivational interviewing and community outreach. Experienced in following and applying policies set by government entities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Services Caseworker
Illinois Department of Human Services
Peoria
05.2019 - Current
- Serves as front line caseworker in high volume Family Community Resource Center, assisting clients with access to essential services
- Conducts intensive interviews for SNAP applications, applying policy to ensure accurate information collection for eligibility determination
- Processes Medicaid and cash applications, facilitating timely access to financial assistance for clients
- On a rotational basis, works as a call center agent to conduct telephone applications, process clients
- Completes all mandatory trainings for the State of Illinois
Outreach Coordinator
OSF HealthCare
Peoria
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Worked as the outreach coordinator to the brand new STRIVE trauma recovery program
- Established and sustained partnerships with community agencies to connect individuals with free trauma recovery services
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
The Salvation Army
Peoria
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Facilitated stable housing for homeless Veterans by coordinating with local shelters and housing agencies.
- Inspected properties for suitability and provided rental payments to landlords
- Purchased household supplies, within a budget, to set up Veterans with necessary household needs
Senior Probation Officer
Woodford County Court Services
Eureka
08.2009 - 08.2018
- Monitored a caseload of consistently over two-hundred adult and juvenile intrastate transfer cases and monitored any extra cases as assigned
- Prepared and filed pre-sentence investigation reports as ordered by the Court
- Maintained accurate case notes and reported violations to the Court when appropriate. Testified in Court, as needed
- Served as the working office supervisor for six years
Combat Engineer
United States Marine Corps Reservist - Engineer Support Battalion
Peoria
05.2003 - 05.2009
- Honorably participated in monthly drills and annual trainings
- Deployed to Iraq from August 2004 through February 2005 and August 2007 through March 2008
- Gained strong leadership experience through hands on experience, including as a fire-team leader, radio operator, and vehicle commander
- Able to work well in high pressure situations
- Regularly worked in small and large groups
Resident Assistant
EIU Department of Housing and Dining
Charleston
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Communicated with housing staff to promptly address resident needs.
- Enforced policies and guidelines, ensuring a safe living environment for residents.
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Facilitated resolution of student conflicts and disputes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois12.2008
Skills
- Case management
- Policy analysis
- Community outreach
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Human Services Caseworker
Illinois Department of Human Services
05.2019 - Current
Outreach Coordinator
OSF HealthCare
03.2019 - 04.2019
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
The Salvation Army
08.2018 - 11.2018
Senior Probation Officer
Woodford County Court Services
08.2009 - 08.2018
Resident Assistant
EIU Department of Housing and Dining
08.2005 - 05.2007
Combat Engineer
United States Marine Corps Reservist - Engineer Support Battalion
05.2003 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern Illinois University