April Christopher, MSW, LGSW
Albright,WV
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering twenty plus years of working with families and children in social service agency. Offering comprehensive background in social services and Child Protective Services, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protective Services Worker
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
Kingwood, WV
07.2020 - Current
- Intervenes in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Manages large caseload of ongoing child abuse and neglect cases to ensure the safety of children.
- Completes safety plans, ongoing assessments and family and child case plans for all cases.
- Completes investigations on referrals and takes custody of children in unsafe situations.
- Testifies in court and works with court system to ensure safety of children and work to reunify families.
Quality Control Reviewer
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
Kingwood, WV
03.2009 - 07.2020
- Completed investigative audits on cases receiving benefits from West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
- Completed interviews with families receiving assistance and determined if they met eligibility criteria.
- All aspects of eligibility were verified and compared to eligibility guidelines set by Federal and State policy.
- Covered cases in multi county area.
- Submitted written results to state and federal officials regarding accuracy of cases.
Economic Service Worker
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
Kingwood, WV And Elkins, WV
02.2000 - 02.2004
- Interviewed and determined eligibility for state and federal family assistance programs.
- Referred clients to community resources and other assistance programs.
- Helped applicants in completing program applications and other paperwork.
- Worked with families to become self-sufficient.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08.2022
Bachelor of Animal And Veterinary Science - Animal Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.1996
Skills
- Organization and Prioritization Skills
- Case Planning and Management
- Works well in Stressful situations
- Interviewing Strengths
- Court Testifying
- Community Resource Information
Licenses
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) - West Virginia - February 2022
Timeline
Child Protective Services Worker
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
07.2020 - Current
Quality Control Reviewer
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
03.2009 - 07.2020
Economic Service Worker
West Virginia Department Of Health And Human Resources
02.2000 - 02.2004
Master of Social Work - Social Work
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Animal And Veterinary Science - Animal Science
West Virginia University