Team FCCS: November New Hires and Promotions

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Every member and every position in Team FCCS is seen as a child welfare professional, with a hope that each employee feels safe, supported, respected, and valued. Join us in celebrating our newest team members and honoring those who have been promoted.

November 2024

CONGRATUALTIONS ON THESE PROMOTIONS & TRANSFERS:

  • Kaitlyn Franklin - Child Welfare Caseworker 4-Mentor/Intake & Investigations
  • Patricia Williams - Purchasing Assistant 1/Contracts
  • Lamont Fields - Information Technologist 2/Information Technology
  • Summer Swank - Social Service Aide 2/Visitation & STS Department
  • Kaitlin Messenger - Child Welfare Caseworker Supervisor 2/West Region

WELCOME TO THESE NEW EMPLOYEES:

  • Acacia Poindexter - Information System Administrator/Human Resources
  • Irenalina Chantre - Contract Evaluator/Contracts 
  • Taylor Smithey - Child Welfare Caseworker 2/Intake & Investigations
  • Justin Roush - Building Maintenance Supervisor 1/Facilities Department
  • Ebony Davis - Child Welfare Caseworker 1/Intake & Investigations
  • Sarah Tucker - Child Welfare Caseworker 1/Intake & Investigations
  • Sandra Lavaughn - Temp Administrative Secretary/Client Rights

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