Radiah Acosta has over 15 years of experience working in social services. She has held several roles providing counseling, case management, and educational services to help at-risk populations. Currently, she is an Education Site Coordinator helping pregnant and parenting teens complete high school and transition to self-sufficiency. Previously, she has served as a Property Manager, Foster Care Case Manager, Clinical Case Manager, Service Coordinator, and Family Service Worker/Social Worker.
1. Radiah Acosta
428 Chester Ave. Yeadon, Pa 19050 (267) 593-5827 radiahacosta@gmail.com
EDUCATION 1997-2000 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA B.S., Education
1993- 1997 Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA A.S., Education
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A highly talented and enthusiastic worker with great a deal of experience working the social service field providing
individuals and therapeutic counseling services to meet the social service difficulties in urban population.
2. WORK HISTORY
Communities in Schools Philadelphia, Education Site Coordinator October 2014 – Present
Provide education leading to employment and career training to Teen Parent classrooms designed to asses pregnant and/or
parenting students (females and males) in the completion of high school education and make successful transitions into self-
sufficiency and parenthood.
Intensive case management, parenting and child development training, health and nutrition seminars, academic and social
service supports, life skills development, and home visits are provided.
Conduct group discussion and counseling for parenting high school females that emphasizes college readiness.
Conduct male group discussion and counseling to help adolescent fathers and young men complete their high school
education and transition into the workforce or post-secondary education
3. Camden Dreams Center for Family Services, Property Manager / Residential Advisor March 2012- Present
Develop and coordinate educational programs for residents.
Maintain building safety and address maintenance concerns in building.
Develop Program Plans for Individuals or assist in plan development.
Provide Residence with counseling, education, employment opportunities and housing resources.
Enforce rules and regulations to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of Supervise temporary Independent Living
Housing
Mediate interpersonal problems between residents compliance with HUD standards without any code violations.
Children’s Choice Inc., Foster Care Case Manager Oct. 2013- Oct.2014
Provide Case Management Services and clinical interventions for children/families in foster care.
4. Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform
custody arrangements.
Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services,
doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face problems such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
Horizon House Susquehanna Park , Clinical Drug & Alcohol Case Manager Jan. 2012 – Feb. 2012
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Collaborate with certified peer counselors, psychiatrist, Supervisor, and Director and nurses to plan and coordinate treatment
base on patient needs.
5. Interview clients, complete bio psychosocial social assessments during the time of interview, review records, conduct
assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Delta T Group, Delaware County Human Service Department / Office of Intellectual Disabilities Oct.2010 – July 2011
Service Coordinator / Case Manager
Primary responsibility is to coordinate, provide quality service, and monitor services for consumers with Intellectual and
Mental Health Disabilities
Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
Coordinated meetings with Residential and Day Provider Agencies to discuss a daily living and treatment plan for the consumer.
Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping
Managed case files and inputting information into HCIS System.
6. Delaware County Intermediate Unit / Head Start Program Nov. 2009- Oct. 2010
Family Service Worker / Social Service Case Manager
Primary responsibility is to recruit children into the Head Start Program and provide services to families inform them about
resources that are offered to their children and families in their own communities.
Responsible for counseling and empowering families to become stable and self-sufficient.
Responsible for monitoring the progress of families, monitoring children’s daily attendance, and managing case files. Input attendance
data and Head Start information in computer system.
7. Delaware County Intermediate Unit / Head Start Program Nov. 2009- Oct. 2010
Family Service Worker / Social Service Case Manager
Primary responsibility is to recruit children into the Head Start Program and provide services to families inform them about
resources that are offered to their children and families in their own communities.
Responsible for counseling and empowering families to become stable and self-sufficient.
Responsible for monitoring the progress of families, monitoring children’s daily attendance, and managing case files. Input attendance
data and Head Start information in computer system.