CASANDRA FOLSON
Water Valley,MS
Summary
Attentive Family Service Worker devoted to helping children and families deal with challenging situations by coordinating effective community and program support. Well-versed in available resources and eligibility requirements. Works closely with local law enforcement and medical officials to handle wide-ranging matters on behalf of at-risk family groups.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FAMILY SERVICE WORKER
Institute Of Community Services
CHARLESTON, MS
11.2006 - Current
- Completed intake assessments on families to determine service needs.
- Protected children by identifying risks and implementing protective actions and improvement plans.
- Discussed eligibility requirements for different services to help families gather required information and documentation.
- Supported needs of at-risk families with housing, food and other critical assistance.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Maintained effective working relationships with law enforcement, court officials and medical professionals to give families comprehensive and effective support.
- Monitored program activities and participation to assess utilization and close service gaps.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF MS
Oxford, MS08-2006
Skills
- Eligibility Determination
- Report Preparation
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Community Education
- Client Interviewing
- Case Management
- Family Support
- Client Advocacy
- File Management
- Home visits
- Community Resources
- Evaluation and assessment
- Service planning
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Parental and guardian assistance
- Community Referrals
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Culturally-sensitive
- IEP writing knowledge
- Client documentation
- Dedicated support
- Behavioral specialist
- Case history compilation
- Client Needs Assessment
- Conducting interviews
- Child welfare advocate
Certification
- LICENSED MS SOCIAL WORKER
- LICENSED TN SOCIAL WORKER
Timeline
FAMILY SERVICE WORKER
Institute Of Community Services
11.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF MS
- LICENSED MS SOCIAL WORKER
- LICENSED TN SOCIAL WORKER
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