Allison DuCoff
Central City,KY
Summary
Dedicated children's case manager with expertise in crisis intervention and child advocacy. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and promote children's rights within various systems.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Targeted Case Manager
Pennyroyal Mental Health Center
Greenville, KY
07.2007 - Current
- Coordinated individualized care plans for children with mental health needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with families to support service access.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted interventions based on feedback.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Conducted assessments to identify client strengths and areas for improvement.
- Provided crisis intervention services to mitigate risks and stabilize situations.
- Educated families on available resources and community services to enhance support systems.
- Advocated for children's rights and needs within educational and healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible care for children in the program.
- Promoted a strengths-based approach in interactions with clients and colleagues, focusing on each child's unique abilities and potential for growth.
- Advocated for children''s rights within various systems, working to remove barriers to accessing needed services.
- Facilitated successful transitions for children moving between services or aging out of the program, providing guidance and support throughout the process.
- Evaluated effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically and adjusted service plans accordingly to ensure continued progress.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of each child''s strengths and needs to inform service plan development.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation on each child''s case, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Identified gaps in available services, advocating for new programs or resources to better meet the needs of clients served.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Social Services Clinician
DCBS
Greenville, KY
06.2001 - 07.2007
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on comprehensive assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and enhance service delivery.
- Conducted crisis interventions, providing immediate support to at-risk individuals.
- Trained and mentored junior clinicians in best practices and case management strategies.
- Assessed clients'' strengths and weaknesses to develop tailored interventions that addressed their specific challenges, promoting self-sufficiency and personal growth.
- Handled high-risk cases involving child protection issues effectively by working closely with law enforcement agencies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and optimal outcomes for clients.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to the unique needs of each client, improving overall wellbeing.
- Coordinated case management activities for assigned caseloads, streamlining service delivery processes while prioritizing client needs.
- Educated families and community members about domestic violence and impact on children.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Western Ketucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2001
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg North High School
Greenville, KY 05-1997
Skills
- Trauma experience
- Visitation experience
- Case planning
- Family support
- Motivational interviewing
- Report writing
- Records management
- Records maintenance
- Case service plans
- Child advocacy
- Services coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Written and verbal communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship building
- Client needs assessments
- Public relations
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Public speaking
- Crisis intervention
- Staff training
- Time management abilities
- Cultural sensitivity
- Case management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Community outreach
Timeline
Children's Targeted Case Manager
Pennyroyal Mental Health Center
07.2007 - Current
Social Services Clinician
DCBS
06.2001 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Western Ketucky University
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg North High School