Bonnie Foster
Merced,CA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker III
Merced County Human Services Agency
03.2017 - Current
- Interviewed clients and families to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Investigated allegations of abuse and neglect
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment for safety and risk
- Facilitate access to necessary resources
- Client advocacy
- Explained program rules and expectations to clients
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change
- Conflict resolution with clients experiencing crisis
- Supervised student interns
- Safe operation and maintenance of county vehicles
- Write court reports
- Collaborate with community partners including law enforcement
- Provide customer service via telephone, email, and in person
- Utilize Personal Protective Equipment and other universal safety precautions
Social Worker II
Merced County Human Services Agency
01.2016 - 03.2017
Social Worker 1
Merced County Human Services Agency
02.2015 - 01.2016
Extra Help Special Projects Coordinator
Merced County Human Services Agency
11.2012 - 02.2015
Education
BA - Liberal Studies
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA05.2001
Skills
- Crisis Assessment
- Case Documentation
- Conduct safety and risk assessments
- Safety Planning
- Conduct psychosocial assessments
- Resource Navigation
- Client Confidentiality
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Knowledge of community resources and referral processes
- Conflict Resolution
- Ability to operate a blower, weed eater, and mower
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Timeline
Social Worker III
Merced County Human Services Agency
03.2017 - Current
Social Worker II
Merced County Human Services Agency
01.2016 - 03.2017
Social Worker 1
Merced County Human Services Agency
02.2015 - 01.2016
Extra Help Special Projects Coordinator
Merced County Human Services Agency
11.2012 - 02.2015
BA - Liberal Studies
California State University - Chico
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