Abigail van Esselstyn
HENRICO,VA
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering 3 years of case management and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and foster care, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Family Services Specialist
Henrico County Department of Social Services
10.2021 - Current
- Managed a caseload of up to 17 children in foster care.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Provided testimony in Juvenile Court and Circuit Court in Adjudication Hearings, Dispositional Hearings, and Termination of Parental Rights trials.
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in the OASIS database.
- Increased family stability by providing crisis intervention and connecting them to appropriate community supports.
- Improved family well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored service plans.
Family Services Specialist II
Nelson County Department of Social Services
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed a caseload of 15 children in foster care.
- Expedited permanency planning for children in foster care through diligent case management and effective collaboration with legal stakeholders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex family situations and deliver comprehensive care.
- Assisted parents with appointment scheduling and transportation arrangements to maintain treatment plans.
- Liaised with community organizations and provided resource and treatment referrals.
Student Intern
Henrico County Department of Social Services
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
- Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new software programs and tools quickly, enhancing overall efficiency within the intern role.
Education
Master's in Social Work -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2021
Bachelor's in Social Work -
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH05.2020
Skills
Multicultural Competence
Self-awareness
Professional ethics
Service planning
Client Interviewing
Report Preparation
Trauma-informed care
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Self Motivation
Case Management
Timeline
Senior Family Services Specialist
Henrico County Department of Social Services
10.2021 - Current
Family Services Specialist II
Nelson County Department of Social Services
04.2021 - 10.2021
Student Intern
Henrico County Department of Social Services
08.2020 - 05.2021
Master's in Social Work -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor's in Social Work -
Cedarville University
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