CAREN MARTIN
MAIDEN,NC
Summary
Social worker with experience in client assessment, case management, and service planning for adults and families facing developmental, mental health, substance use, and financial challenges. Coordinates referrals, monitors progress, and documents services to support timely, appropriate care and community resource connection.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PMO Lead Teacher
Booger City Preschool
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented a curriculum fostering physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development in young children, enhancing overall readiness for future learning.
- Planning and leading activities that engage and challenge young children, such as play, games, songs, and storytelling
- Guided children in managing their behavior using a Christ-centered, positive approach, fostering a nurturing and supportive learning environment.
- Observing each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Maintained accurate records of children's developmental progress and behaviors, ensuring tailored support for each child's development and well-being.
Social Worker IV
Lincoln County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Lincolnton, North Carolina
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Investigated reports of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation involving elderly adults or adults with disabilities; assessed emergency situations and implemented corrective actions to ensure safety.
- Advised, counseled, and interviewed clients, family members, and other relevant individuals to gather comprehensive social, functional, physical, and mental information for thorough evaluation.
- Assesses client needs for service level and priority, then develops service plans.
- Removes persons from dangerous situations, places clients in emergency shelters, and coordinates interim services.
- Arranges medical and psychiatric examinations or treatments as needed.
- Prepares documentation and requests court orders for emergency protective service actions.
- Monitored service plans to ensure fulfillment of needs for elderly adults or adults with disabilities, facilitating timely adjustments as required.
Social Worker IV
Gaston County Department of Social Services: Adult Protective Services
Gastonia, North Carolina
02.2007 - 10.2009
- Applied professional knowledge of aging processes, age-related illnesses, mental illness, and developmental disabilities to support individuals in managing daily activities and addressing psycho-social dynamics of self-neglect or third-party neglect.
- Anticipated and adapted to changing needs and priorities of clientele and their families to ensure responsive support and services.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of laws and principles of Adult Protective Services, demonstrating willingness to engage in public administration, program planning, and development.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals with varying ideas and job functions; ability to demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
- Versatile communication and listening skills that clearly articulate information verbally and in writing.
Case Manager
True Behavioral Healthcare Lincolnton
Gastonia, North Carolina
08.2006 - 10.2006
- Developed goal-oriented, individualized treatment plans through assessment, planning, support, linkage, advocacy, and coordination activities, tailored to promote recovery based on individual needs.
- Delivered case management services and supportive assistance to individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities, facilitating achievement of behavioral health treatment goals.
- Coordinated and monitored client-appropriate services, conducted assessments and social histories, evaluated consumer progress, and maintained accurate case records to ensure eligibility for services.
- Utilized an integrated evidence-based practice model of providing a comprehensive range of rehabilitation and support interventions to persons with severe and persistent mental illness and/or developmental disabilities in order to enable them to live autonomous, safe and healthy lives in their natural community environment.
Case Manager
Pathways Mental Health
Gastonia, North Carolina
02.2003 - 08.2006
- Coordinated access to services for individuals facing mental, emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse challenges.
- Conducted client interviews, reviewed records, and collaborated with professionals to assess mental and physical health conditions.
- Collaborate with counselors, physicians and therapists to coordinate appropriate treatment
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Supported clients in adhering to treatment plans by scheduling appointments, arranging transportation, and providing ongoing support.
- Assisted family members in understanding and managing client developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses and/or substance abuse issues.
Education
MA - Counseling
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC12-2002
BA - Sociology
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Child development planning
- Project planning
- Progress tracking
- Process improvement
- Risk management
- Budget management
Timeline
PMO Lead Teacher
Booger City Preschool
09.2022 - Current
Social Worker IV
Lincoln County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
10.2009 - 05.2010
Social Worker IV
Gaston County Department of Social Services: Adult Protective Services
02.2007 - 10.2009
Case Manager
True Behavioral Healthcare Lincolnton
08.2006 - 10.2006
Case Manager
Pathways Mental Health
02.2003 - 08.2006
MA - Counseling
Gardner-Webb University