Allyson Clements
Dowagiac
Summary
Professional and driven Permanency Family Case Manager at Elkhart Department of Child Services, skilled in assessing family needs and coordinating community resources. Proven ability to provide impactful testimony in court, strong documentation, and train new hires, ensuring high-quality service and effective child safety interventions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanency Family Case Manager
Elkhart Department of Child Services
Elkhart
10.2022 - Current
- Assessed family needs through comprehensive interviews and home visits.
- Coordinated resources and services with community partners to support families.
- Documented case details accurately and timely in the agency's electronic record system.
- Participated in trainings regarding relevant topics such as crisis intervention, trauma-informed care.
- Trained new hires on the policies and procedures of assessing child safety, identifying appropriate services, working with the multidisciplinary team, and testifying to engagement in court.
Masters level Internship
Saratoga County Mental Health Clinic
Saratoga Springs
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted mental health professionals in conducting patient intake assessments.
- Supported group therapy sessions by facilitating discussions among participants.
- Created a curriculum for group therapy sessions to address co-occurring disorders.
- Participated in case reviews and contributed insights during team meetings.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05-2017
Skills
- Providing testimony during scheduled review hearings and trials related to parental rights in order to achieve timely permanency
- Providing testimony during scheduled review hearings and trials related to parental rights in order to achieve timely permanency
- Assessing child and family needs to determine appropriate intervention, and identify community resources
- Maintaining detailed and timely documentation in order to reflect safety planning, child safety, and engagement with clients
- Reviewing policies and procedures to make accurate and professional decisions
- Assisting with the onboarding and training of new hires to promote retention and quality service
Certification
- Currently completing the process of obtaining a Limited License through the state of Michigan in preparation of obtaining my Master of Social Work License.
- Child First Forensic Interview Certification
Accomplishments
- Graduated Magna cum laude from University at Albany
Timeline
Permanency Family Case Manager
Elkhart Department of Child Services
10.2022 - Current
Masters level Internship
Saratoga County Mental Health Clinic
06.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Social Work
SUNY At Albany
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
SUNY College At Plattsburgh