Andrea De Jesus
East Providence
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Caseworker II- Resource Families/Licensing Specialist
Department of Children Youth and Families
04.2019 - Current
- Worker is responsible for the facilitation of the licensing, monitoring, recommendation of enforcement, and ongoing case maintenance for all licensed providers.
- Conduct statewide pre and post-licensure visits both in-person and virtually and as needed.
- Ability to navigate on-line portal system for processing licensing paperwork.
Social Caseworker II
Department of Children, Youth, and Families
06.2014 - 04.2019
- Client home visits and maintaining family contact to assess child safety and risk, mitigate when child removal is necessary
- Crisis Intervention
- Conducting & supervising parent-child visitation
- Providing and arranging transportation
- Research and investigation of homes for relative placements
- Child Coordination of services and referrals to outside agencies as necessary
- Gathering data to assist the court in making informed decisions
- Drafting letters, summaries, and reports for the court.
Family Service Care Coordinator (Upper East Bay)
Child and Family
03.2011 - 06.2014
- Works with families to improve the lives of children and youth with complex mental health needs, and their families
- Create integrated and an individualized plan to address the needs of the child and their family that put the child at risk of DCYF involvement
- Worker encourages families and youth to make helpful, caring connections in the community
- Works with the family to build the social and natural supports in their lives
- Empower and teach parents to advocate for their children in all aspects of their lives.
Education
Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families
08.2024
Skills
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Family Dynamics
- Client interaction
- Client Engagement
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Assessment skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Case Documentation
- Referral Coordination
- Child Welfare Expertise
- Legal Compliance
- Needs Assessment
References
- Terry McElroy, Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families-401-556-1342
- Katherine Hernandez, Personal, 210-859-4855
- Fernanda Watson- 401-439-8312
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Social Caseworker II- Resource Families/Licensing Specialist
Department of Children Youth and Families
04.2019 - Current
Social Caseworker II
Department of Children, Youth, and Families
06.2014 - 04.2019
Family Service Care Coordinator (Upper East Bay)
Child and Family
03.2011 - 06.2014
Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families
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