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Caitlin Herber

Rome,NY

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Foster Care Program Services Manager

The House of the Good Shepherd
03.2024 - Current
  • Supervise and evaluate assigned staff with respect to overall job performance/ expectations per agency policy
  • Ensure that the Intake process meets all internal and external requirements for timeliness, documentation, and engagement of the child and his/her family
  • Oversee and regularly participate in the service plan review process and conduct periodic case reviews with staff to ensure that it meets or exceeds all agency expectations
  • Participate in ongoing new program development and refinement of existing program
  • Participate in the interviewing and hiring process for the program
  • Ensure documentation and case management activities meet internal and external expectations
  • Participate in Performance Improvement activities as defined by the Quality Improvement Department
  • Provided on-call services in a supervisory capacity

MSW Clinical Intern

The House of the Good Shepherd
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Improved client outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans
  • Developed individualized service plans in collaboration with clients that addressed both short-term objectives and long-term recovery goals
  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify individual strengths, needs, preferences, and goals for treatment planning purposes
  • Improved coping skills among clients experiencing depression or anxiety symptoms through the application of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques
  • Participated in case conferences and clinical supervision sessions to discuss complex cases, receive feedback, and enhance professional development
  • Assessed for suicidality, self-harm, or harm to others, implementing appropriate safety planning measures when necessary
  • Facilitated psychoeducational groups to empower clients with knowledge about their conditions, promoting self-advocacy skills

Foster Care Therapeutic Case Planner

The House Of The Good Shepherd
01.2019 - 03.2024
  • Implementation of family assessment service plans: provide in-home services including monitoring of provisions and safety, behavior management training for families and supervise visits between children and families when necessary
  • Provide 24-hour on-call crisis intervention for families, as needed
  • Assist families in identifying and obtaining appropriate clinical, recreational, financial, medical or other support services designed to fully integrate the family with community-based supports in accordance with treatment plan; make referrals as necessary
  • Act as liaison between parents/families, Family Court, Probation, school officials, agency personnel or other service providers as necessary/appropriate
  • Actively participate in treatment team meetings and planning conferences
  • Complete documentation per agency policy and procedure

MSW Clinical Intern

The Neighborhood Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Improved client outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans
  • Developed individualized service plans in collaboration with clients that addressed both short-term objectives and long-term recovery goals
  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify individual strengths, needs, preferences, and goals for treatment planning purposes
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness using standardized outcome measures, enabling adjustments as needed for optimal results
  • Participated in case conferences and clinical supervision sessions to discuss complex cases, receive feedback, and enhance professional development
  • Assessed for suicidality, self-harm, or harm to others, implementing appropriate safety planning measures when necessary
  • Facilitated psychoeducational groups to empower clients with knowledge about their conditions, promoting self-advocacy skills

Child Care Worker

The House of the Good Shepherd
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for the children by adhering to health and safety protocols
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development

Education

Master of Social Work Clinical Work -

Utica University
Utica
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Rome Free Academy
Rome
06-2018

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Psychology

Cazenovia College
Cazenovia
12-2017

Skills

  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Outgoing and Energetic
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Rapport Building
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Positive Attitude
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Foster Care Program Services Manager

The House of the Good Shepherd
03.2024 - Current

MSW Clinical Intern

The House of the Good Shepherd
01.2023 - 08.2024

MSW Clinical Intern

The Neighborhood Center
01.2022 - 12.2022

Foster Care Therapeutic Case Planner

The House Of The Good Shepherd
01.2019 - 03.2024

Child Care Worker

The House of the Good Shepherd
01.2018 - 01.2019

Master of Social Work Clinical Work -

Utica University

High School Diploma -

Rome Free Academy

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Psychology

Cazenovia College

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