Bailey Speakman
Waterville,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with expertise in child welfare. Skilled in trauma-informed care, safety and risk assessment, case management, and collaborative treatment planning tailored to individualized strengths and needs. Experienced in working with complex trauma, mental health, domestic violence, substance use, and legal issues. Known for building trusting and empowering relationships in complex situations, and exceptional documentation. Seeking a therapist role to transfer knowledge of adverse childhood experiences to providing evidence-based, client-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ongoing Caseworker- Child Protective Services
Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
Bowling Green, OH
06.2020 - Current
- Designed, executed, and refined individualized case plans to meet specific needs of children and families.
- Monitored and coordinated tailored services for clients dealing with complex issues, including familial conflicts, mental health, substance use, domestic violence, trauma, special medical needs, and legal situations.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss case progress and address challenges collaboratively with families, service providers, and legal parties.
- Developed and maintained positive client relationships by leveraging exceptional communication abilities and promoting client empowerment.
- Trained new staff on case management processes, enhancing team effectiveness and service delivery.
- Orchestrated successful reunification of children with families through implementation of targeted interventions and services.
- Assessed safety concerns for children and families during crisis situations, providing immediate intervention and access to appropriate resources.
- Facilitated youth engagement in goal-setting processes to enhance self-advocacy skills for successful transitions into adulthood.
- Maintained detailed documentation and compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations.
- Mitigated risk factors linked to child maltreatment by implementing targeted prevention strategies that enhance parental capacity.
- Executed regular home visits to evaluate living conditions and ensure alignment with case plan objectives.
Child Protective Services Internship-Investigation
Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
Bowling Green, OH
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Researched preventative interventions for families at risk of child maltreatment.
- Supervised visitation between families to assess behavioral changes, conflict resolution, and providing crisis intervention.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and child safety.
- Maintained detailed documentation.
- Executed collection of toxicology screens on clients to ensure case compliance.
Child Protective Services Internship-Ongoing
Muskingum County Adult and Child Protective Services
Zanesville, OH
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Achieved certification and conducted toxicology screenings to ensure case compliance.
- Conducted interviews with incarcerated clients to gather family history and seek potential kinship placement for children
- Conducted in-depth research on child car fatalities and delivered findings to agency administration.
- Composed a letter to the Governor to support proposal aimed at enhancing child welfare funding.
- Cultivated strong relationships by demonstrating respect, friendliness, and a readiness to assist colleagues and clients.
- Supported operational efficiency and productivity through seamless teamwork and communication.
- Acquired practical experience in diverse software programs, enhancing proficiency and broadening technical skills.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Education
Master of Science -
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05-2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2019
Skills
- Active listening and empathy
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Court testimony
- Secondary trauma awareness and management
- Mandated reporting
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Detailed case documentation
- Strengths and needs assessments
- Risk and safety assessments
- Service referrals and monitoring
- Motivational interviewing
Certification
Limited License Master Social Worker (LLMSW) - State of Michigan
Timeline
Ongoing Caseworker- Child Protective Services
Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
06.2020 - Current
Child Protective Services Internship-Investigation
Wood County Department of Job and Family Services
08.2019 - 05.2020
Child Protective Services Internship-Ongoing
Muskingum County Adult and Child Protective Services
08.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science -
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Social Work -
Ohio University