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Angela Atwell

Greentop,MO

Summary

Compassionate social worker with several years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.

Detail-oriented professional offering many years of related experience and strong collaborative, multitasking, and organizational skills. Gifted in facilitating communication between different team members and satisfying customer needs. Ready to apply expertise to challenging new position. Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise with proven competence to quickly build trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families. Dedicated Social Worker with many years of experience helping clients change behaviors and access family and community resources to manage health. Develops and implements training for staff and attends seminars and conferences for professional development. Continuously improves processes and services to support patient care, education, and research. Seasoned Social Worker specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with other members of health care team. Demonstrates psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and advocacy skills. Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IIS Specialist

KVC Behavioral Healthcare
Kirksville, Missouri
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or experiences.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
  • Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
  • Advised families regarding guardianship arrangements when appropriate.
  • Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
  • Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
  • Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
  • Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
  • Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
  • Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
  • Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
  • Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
  • Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
  • Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
  • Identified and addressed financial and emotional barriers to discharge and recovery.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage.
  • Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
  • Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
  • Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
  • Coordinated mental health assessments for children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services.
  • Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
  • Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
  • Reduced unnecessary risk of institutional care by treating high-risk clients living in communities.
  • Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities.
  • Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
  • Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
  • Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
  • Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
  • Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
  • Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
  • Improved outcomes and successes by utilizing multidisciplinary risk identification and management in care planning.
  • Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
08-2011

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
05-2007

GED -

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
05-2005

Skills

  • Risk Assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Service planning
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Client Advocacy
  • Resource Navigation
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Discharge Planning
  • Life Skills Development
  • Treatment Planning
  • Educational Support
  • Case Documentation
  • Patient-centered care
  • Crisis Assessment
  • Client documentation
  • Intervention Planning
  • Behavioral Counseling
  • Safety Planning
  • Violence prevention
  • Empathy building
  • Staff Training and Onboarding
  • Aftercare follow up
  • Therapeutic Services
  • Boundary Setting
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Housekeeping
  • Assessment skills
  • Service Accessibility Improvements
  • Crisis Intervention Techniques
  • Elder Care Knowledge
  • Community Resources
  • Self-awareness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Domestic Violence Training
  • Family Dynamics Understanding
  • Behavioral Management
  • Case Needs Assessments
  • Mental Health Training
  • Social Services
  • Strategic planner
  • Child Welfare Expertise

Affiliations

  • Proactive in autism awareness

Accomplishments

  • Made the President's list several several semesters.
  • Made the Dean's list several times.

Certification

  • Employee Wellness: Managing Emotions
  • Problem Solving in the Workplace
  • Providing Customer Service
  • Supporting Children and Families in the Child Welfare System
  • Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Basics to Crisis Intervention
  • HIPPA Privacy Annual Training 2024c
  • Adult Sexual Misconduct
  • Diversity For All Employees for Healthcare
  • HIV/AIDS - Understanding the Illness
  • New Employee Experience
  • Assessing Suicide Risk Using the C-SSRS
  • Active Shooter
  • Seeing the World Through A Compassionate Lens
  • Infection Control: Basic Concepts
  • Supporting the Right of Clients
  • Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Basics of Effective Documentation
  • Natural Disasters and Workplace Emergencies: Tornadoes
  • Assessing Risk of Other-Directed Violence in Adults
  • Ethics for Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Harm Reduction in Substance Used
  • Compliance Training
  • Maintaining Professional Boundaries
  • Care for Individuals with Mental and Physical Disabilities
  • Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Families and Approaches to Treatment
  • Writing Effectively in the Workplace
  • Natural Disasters and Workplace Emergencies: Flooding and Landsides
  • Understanding Recovery
  • Principles of Nutrition & Exercise for Children and Adolescents
  • Communicable Diseases in Children
  • Managing Bug Infestations
  • Communicating with Public Safety Officers
  • Working with Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
  • Domestic Abuse Intimate Partner Violence
  • Restorative Approach
  • Trauma Informed
  • Code of Conduct for Childcare Workers
  • Suicide in Juvenile Facilities Part 1: An overview of the Problem
  • Suicide In Juvenile Facilities Part 2: Identifying Suicide Risk
  • Cultural Competence
  • HIPPA : BASICS
  • Standard Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Sexual Harassment : What Employees Need to Know
  • Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training Iowa

Timeline

IIS Specialist

KVC Behavioral Healthcare
08.2023 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Buena Vista University

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Indian Hills Community College

GED -

Indian Hills Community College
Angela Atwell