Andrian Penn-Green
Vincent,Al
Summary
Highly-motivated with person with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Service Caseworker
State of Alabama Department of Human Resources
04.2014 - 09.2023
- I have worked in foster care, family preservation and in the resource’s unit with the Department of Human Resources.
- The goal of working in foster care is to reunite the child with their parents or a family member.
- Evaluated potential placements for children who are unable to remain at home due to abuse or neglect.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills necessary for self-sufficiency.
- Provided referrals to appropriate resources within the community or state systems.
- Created reports on client progress for use in court proceedings.
- Actively participated in team meetings dedicated to discussing best practices for working with vulnerable populations.
- Conducted assessments of client needs and developed individualized service plans.
- Maintained confidentiality of client information while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients in need.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to social work practices.
- Collaborated with other community agencies to coordinate comprehensive services for clients.
- Presented clients with information, referrals and assistance accessing resources such as food, housing and transportation.
- In foster care, I assessed the family to see what services the family may need to be reunited with their children.
- I have prepared court reports for the courts to know what progress or lack of progress the family is making to regain custody of their children.
- The goals of family preservation are to preserve the family unit by providing the necessary services to the parents for the children to reside in a safe and stable living environment.
- In family perseveration, the child may be place with a relative through a safe plan and/or court intervention because the parents are not providing a safe, and stable living environment for the child.
- In resources, I have located placement for children who are entering foster care. I have taught Trauma Informed Parenting for Safety and Permanency (TIPS) classes to potential foster parents
- I have licensed and maintained the license of current foster parents and adoptive parents.
- I have worked with private adoption and provided appropriate documentation to the courts for the adoption
- I have worked with ICPC cases to gain permanency for a child.
- I have conducted on call duties when necessary. On call duties include taking a report, completing an intake, making first victim contact with the child and family and assessing the situation for safety.
Customer Services Representative
Wal-Mart Stores Incorporated
09.2007 - 09.2018
- I worked in customer service where I provided returns and exchanges to customers.
- Provided money services to customers.
- Answered customer inquiries via phone and in-person conversations.
- Provided accurate information about products and services to customers.
Education
Bachelor’s - Social Work
University of Alabama at Birmingham
12.2013
Associates - Science
Wallace Community College in Selma
12.2011
Advanced Academic Diploma -
Bibb County High School
12.2007
Skills
- Knowledge of money transfers
- Writing Skills
- Knowledge of check cashing systems
- Experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Skills in keyboarding
- Problem Solving Skills
- Advocating Skills
- Multi-tasking Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Filing skills
- Customer Service
- Skills in fundraising
- Skills in planning events for foster care awareness month and adoption day
- Skills with writing court reports
- Skills with working with families
- Skills with advocating for families
- Skills with working with foster and adoptive parents
- Skills with attending court
- Client Advocacy
- Interviewing techniques
- Service planning
- Family Support
- Educational Support
- Task Prioritization
- Active Listening
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Goal Setting
- Family maintenance
- Client Education
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Case Documentation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
- Decision-Making
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Behavior Management
- Team Collaboration
- Referral Coordination
- Professionalism
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Self Motivation
Certification
- Trauma Informed Parenting for Safety and Permanency (TIPS)
- Deciding Together
Timeline
Social Service Caseworker
State of Alabama Department of Human Resources
04.2014 - 09.2023
Customer Services Representative
Wal-Mart Stores Incorporated
09.2007 - 09.2018
Bachelor’s - Social Work
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Associates - Science
Wallace Community College in Selma
Advanced Academic Diploma -
Bibb County High School
- Trauma Informed Parenting for Safety and Permanency (TIPS)
- Deciding Together
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