Brooke Van Fosson
Clarinda,IA
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Zion Recovery Services
04.2026 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support recovery goals.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and progress evaluations.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance coping strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Cass County Family Treatment Court Cordinator
Iowa Judicial Branch
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Analyzed case data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions for process improvements.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Implemented project timelines and tracked progress on various initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication between departments to promote collaboration and resolve procedural challenges.
Social Worker 3 (Child Protective Worker)
Iowa Department of Health & Human Services
01.2018 - 04.2025
- Investigated reports of abuse & neglect
- Interviewed children, families, suspected perpetrators, and other collateral contacts
- Assessed for safety at the individual, family, & community levels
- Developed & implemented safety plans as necessary
- Completed thorough narrative documentation of investigations
- Collaborated with educational staff, medical/mental health professionals, law enforcement, & judicial officials
- Rotated on-call responsibilities, and responded to referrals from the IA Child Abuse Hotline within required timeframes
- Maintained knowledge of Iowa codes/HHS policy related to child and family welfare
In-Home Family Services Provider
Boys Town of Iowa
05.2010 - 01.2018
- Provided in-home, court ordered intervention services to HHS-involved children and families
- Assisted families with setting and meeting goals required to ensure safety and facilitate reunification
- Engaged collaboratively with HHS officials to implement goals and strategies for family safety/resiliency
- Completed service plans, progress notes, court reports, and other documentation within required timelines
- Assessed for safety, escalating concerns to supervisors and HHS as appropriate/required
Education
BS - Human Behavior
Bellevue University
01-2010
AS - Psychology
Iowa Western Community College
01-2009
Skills
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Community Engagement
- Time Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Certification
Mandatory Child & Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Zion Recovery Services
04.2026 - Current
Cass County Family Treatment Court Cordinator
Iowa Judicial Branch
08.2025 - 04.2026
Social Worker 3 (Child Protective Worker)
Iowa Department of Health & Human Services
01.2018 - 04.2025
In-Home Family Services Provider
Boys Town of Iowa
05.2010 - 01.2018
AS - Psychology
Iowa Western Community College
BS - Human Behavior
Bellevue University