Avrial Bates
Ashland
Summary
Dedicated caseworker with a proactive approach, excelling in identifying the best course of action for various scenarios. Confidently handling tasks with a highly organized approach, whether independently or as part of a team. Strong advocate for those in need, committed to providing the best possible service to ensure their well-being.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake Caseworker
Richland County Children Services
03.2023 - Current
- Investigated reports of child abuse/neglect/dependency Made home visits to assess allegations Made school visits to interview children Worked closely
- Involved crisis intervention and continuous supportive services to children and families in the course of delivering protective services mandated by state law
- Directed toward neglected and abused children, as well as children at risk
- Included providing direct services to the child and family in an attempt to protect the child from further neglect or abuse
- Included a process of responding to families in crisis, gathering factual information, and assessing the degree of danger to the child
- Possessed extensive knowledge of the attachment, separation, and reattachment process
- Demonstrated the ability to utilize community and area resources, to include initiating and attending conferences and meetings with local and area disciplines in order to appropriately and effectively serve emotionally and physically damaged children who entered the system
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Delivered empathetic and compassionate service to clients, ensuring their dignity was maintained throughout the process.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, diligently adhering to confidentiality requirements when handling sensitive client data.
- Cultivated a trusting environment for clients, actively listening to their concerns and providing guidance on available options.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse caseloads, effectively managing complex situations with varying levels of urgency.
- Supported colleagues during periods of high workload or staff absences, readily assuming additional responsibilities as needed.
Care Coordinator
Coleman Health Services - OhioRise Program
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Developing and coordinating health care programs
- Communicating between Multi system youth care, members and family
- Handling members case management and education
- Developing member goals and monitoring progress
- Maintaining patient confidentiality and quality care
- Providing CANS assessments
- Responsible for coordinating the access and delivery of support and services noted in annual health home care plan designated for individuals dual diagnosed with mental and behavioral health needs
- Responsible for locating and creating natural support and community resources
- Responsible for locating funded services, helping to determine eligibility, completing referrals, and facilitating visits and interviews
- Responsible for ensuring essential information is made available to providers and others with the appropriate consent of the individual
- Responsible for ensuring that consumer obtains natural support if he or she has none
- Responsible for the revision of any service plan created within a 3-month period
- Attend multi-disciplinary team meeting to discuss current goals and discharge planning from medical and psychiatrist emergency room and hospitalizations
- Responsible for ensuring that level of care assessments is completed every 3 months
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
School Liaison
CDC Foundation
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: Contract
- Work with both school officials and the state with the development and revision of guidance related to COVID 19 for schools and school districts within the state including testing, screening, outbreak information, reporting requirements, and general school-related questions
- Provides schools and school-based organizations with approved information about state isolation, testing, and COVID 19 related procedures, monitors compliance, and supports compliance with COVID 19 guidance
- Provide non-clinical staff support for COVID-19 vaccination related activities as authorization is expanded to children
- Support development and implementation of policies, strategies, or programs for prevention and intervention, integrating the information to advance school safety efforts against COVID 19
- Foster partnerships with other departments in government, among schools and school districts, and community partners and stakeholders
- Serve as the focal point for school and public health and work within the state's School Health Program
- Contribute qualitative and quantitative reports for school officials, the school system leadership, and county and state health departments
- Develop and implement strategies for information sharing on COVID 19 and school health work across jurisdictions
- Provide COVID 19 contacts with approved information about the quarantine procedures, and if appropriate, refer them to testing according to protocol and/or to a COVID-19 Care Resource Coordinator for students and parents
- Perform COVID-19 Testing - mouth swab/self-test
- Contract
Social Service Caseworker
Ashland County Job & Family Services
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Working with families to achieve reunification
- Working with foster families and kinship placements
- Creating Family Case-plans with the family members
- Mandate Reporter for child abuse and or neglect
- Keeping detailed information regarding the family's progress and or needs
- Risk and concern assessment
- Working with a case load up to 24
- Working with the Courts and preparing for Court hearings
- Finding placement for children
- Supervising visitation between child and parent
- Conducting home visits to ensure the safety of the child
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ashland City Schools
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Working with Children with various delays and or behaviors
- Working individual with the child to meet their individual goals and needs
- Working as a team with the Special Education Intervention teacher and the mainstream teacher
- Keeping confidentiality with sensitive information
- Having positive relationships with the children and their parent
Infant Teacher
Ashland Training Center
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Providing care for infants from birth to 18 months
- Building relationships with the families
- Maintaining a safe and fun classroom
Home maker
06.2013 - 10.2018
- I was raising my children and maintaining the home during my lapse in employment
- During this time I also finished my Bachelors degree
Substitute Teacher
Rachel Wixey & Associates
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Worked in a classroom and filled in for teachers
- I worked with elementary to high school age students
Assistant Teacher
Children Discovery Center
02.2005 - 09.2008
- Took care of children and maintain a safe and happy environment
- Helped assist lead teacher with daily activities and lesson plans
- Greeting parents and handling any concerns of the parent
Assistant Teacher
The gathering place
10.2003 - 03.2005
- Taking care of children from ages 1-5
- Helped maintain a safe and happy environment
- Cleaning and picking up the classroom and assisting the lead teacher
Education
RBA - Psychology
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
12.2018
Bachelor's - Criminology, Psychology
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
Mansfield, OH12.2015
Associate - Criminal justice, psychology
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV06.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Case Management
- Research
- Child welfare
- Social Work
- Organizational Skills
- Detailed report writing
Interview techniques
Ethical and honest
Risk assessment
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Additional Information
I graduated from college in December of 2018. My education was mainly psychology and criminology. I am dedicated to doing well at work. I'm reliable and enjoy being challenged.
Assessments
- Early childhood development, Proficient, 05/01/22
- Case management & social work, Proficient, 06/01/21
- Work style: Conscientiousness, Proficient, 08/01/22
Awards
- Deans list, 05/01/12, Continuing with a 4.0 GPA in college courses.
- Presidential award, 08/01/11, Received a 4.0 during the semester in school.
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Intake Caseworker
Richland County Children Services
03.2023 - Current
Care Coordinator
Coleman Health Services - OhioRise Program
07.2022 - 03.2023
School Liaison
CDC Foundation
01.2022 - 10.2022
Social Service Caseworker
Ashland County Job & Family Services
02.2020 - 11.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ashland City Schools
09.2019 - 02.2020
Infant Teacher
Ashland Training Center
10.2018 - 09.2019
Home maker
06.2013 - 10.2018
Substitute Teacher
Rachel Wixey & Associates
01.2013 - 06.2013
Assistant Teacher
Children Discovery Center
02.2005 - 09.2008
Assistant Teacher
The gathering place
10.2003 - 03.2005
Associate - Criminal justice, psychology
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
RBA - Psychology
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Bachelor's - Criminology, Psychology
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
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