Archie Brooks
Social Worker
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
10
10
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Worker
State Of Connecticut Department of Children and Families
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Assess, evaluate, and conduct initial and ongoing case management of children/family services and needs
- Develop, review, update, and ensure implementation of strength-based service plans for each child in care or custody, including risk assessment, safety plans, and goals
- Complete all documentation following agency and regulatory requirements
- Collaborated with congregate care settings and community providers
- Participated in court proceedings, multiple agency meetings, and attended agency trainings
- Created and implemented family-centered case plans
- Referred families to outside community providers to assist them with addressing their identified needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Secured housing, medical care, and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
Case Manager 2
Continuum of Care: Long Term Services
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Delivering comprehensive case management services, with behavioral, mental health and co-occurring disorders individual
- Intake assessments, development, and implementation of individual care plans
- Assisting with necessary life skills such as administer medications and prompting for hygiene
- Document any incidents that occur on shift and follow proper protocol on handling emergency situations
- Engage clients in activities that promote health socialization
- Applied skills and theories that increase positive behaviors and necessary life skills
- Conduct regular apartment/room inspections and assist clients with clean up to prevent hazardous environment
- Experience video camera footage and performing light editing via video software
- Experience creating PowerPoint presentations
- Experience or ability to use case management systems in detail.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Secured housing, medical care, and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating active listening skills and empathetic understanding of their circumstances.
Administrative assistant
Marrakech Inc
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Answers phone calls, schedules meetings, and supports visitors
- Carries out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc
- Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects and expediting work results.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Safeguarded company information by maintaining strict confidentiality in handling sensitive documents and records.
- Expedited project completion by assisting colleagues with clerical tasks such as typing documents, proofreading material, and formatting presentations.
- Supported executive decision-making processes by conducting research, compiling data, and drafting detailed reports on findings.
- Coordinated events logistics including venue selection, catering arrangements, invitations distribution, registration tracking, facilitating equipment setup for successful company functions.
Intern
Isaiah Halfway House II
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Completed 120 hours with Mental Health Unit
- Conducted discharge reports and assist with Home visits
- Involved in Individual Reporting
- Observed parole hearings and group sessions
- Intake screenings risk/need assessments
- Development and implementation of individual service plans with treatment providers.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Performed administrative duties and staff support tasks.
Mental Health Worker
Ability Beyond: Private Case
02.2014 - 06.2018
- Assisted individuals who have mental illness with daily activities
- Coordinated and transported individuals to necessary appointments
- Prepared Treatment Plans and Skill Assessments
- Held meetings with parent and social worker
- Provided case management to clients residing home.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.
- Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice -
Albertus Magus Collage
New Haven, CTAssociate of Science - Criminal Justice
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT 05.2001 - 05.2018
Skills
Client Needs Assessment
MS Office
Client Advocacy
Crisis Assessment
Social Services
Case Management
Records Management
Documentation proficiency
Problem-Solving
Summaryqualifications
- Case Management Experience
- Great with Time Management
- Eight years in Mental Health Field
- CPR and PMT Certified
- Sufficient computer skills
Timeline
Social Worker
State Of Connecticut Department of Children and Families
12.2022 - 07.2024
Case Manager 2
Continuum of Care: Long Term Services
07.2018 - 11.2022
Administrative assistant
Marrakech Inc
07.2018 - 11.2022
Intern
Isaiah Halfway House II
08.2017 - 12.2018
Mental Health Worker
Ability Beyond: Private Case
02.2014 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Housatonic Community College
05.2001 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice -
Albertus Magus Collage
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