Abby Dennison
720 W Ridge Rd, Peoria,IL
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Welfare Specialist
Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois
05.2022 - Current
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop service plans.
- Led Child and Family Team Meetings to provide support for clients in need.
- Maintained detailed case notes, court reports, addendums, referrals, and other forms of documentation.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
School Social Work Intern
Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Obtained communication skills and learned Child Welfare terms needed for documentation.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Attended a variety of court hearings, home visits, and meetings to gain experience.
- Conducted weekly parent/child visitation for a variety of cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2022
Associate of Arts -
Black Hawk College
Galva, IL05.2021
Skills
- Treatment Recommendations
- Crisis Situations
- Community Integration
- Emotional Support
- Court Testifying
- Home Visits
Certification
CWELL - Child Welfare License
Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist
Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois
05.2022 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois
08.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Illinois State University
Associate of Arts -
Black Hawk College