Cassie Coker
Silt,CO
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in Child Welfare and the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Caseworker B- Kinship Foster Care
Garfield County Department Of Human Services
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the placement of children into safe, nurturing foster homes by conducting comprehensive home studies.
- Conducted regular home visits to ensure safety and stability within foster homes.
- Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing ongoing support, resources, and guidance to foster families.
- Organized educational training for kinship caregivers, increasing confidence and competence in caregiving roles.
- Built strong relationships with community partners to expand available resources for foster families.
- Assisted in recruiting new foster parents and increased awareness about the importance of foster care by organizing informational sessions on the foster care processes within the community.
- Provided support to foster parents during frequent communication to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
Social Caseworker B- Assessment Worker
Garfield County Department Of Human Services
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients’ situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Reduced risk factors for child abuse and neglect by providing timely interventions and supportive services to at-risk families.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining open lines of empathetic communication and providing regular updates on case progress.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during interactions.
- Strengthened relationships between the agency and community partners through regular networking events, improving collaboration opportunities.
- Assisted other departments as needed for cross-functional investigations, ensuring seamless cooperation and coordination among teams.Continuously expanded knowledge of child welfare practices through attending relevant trainings and workshops, incorporating learnings into daily practice.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the agency by actively participating in team building activities, sharing best practices, and offering support to colleagues when needed.
Social Caseworker B- Permanency Worker
Garfield County Department Of Human Services
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and ensure safe environments for children and families involved in cases.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify family strengths and areas needing support, resulting in targeted interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Advocated for the best interests of each child during court proceedings and family meetings.
Child Welfare Specialist
Oklahoma Department Of Human Services
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Comprehensive caseworker working in the areas of investigations and ongoing permanency.
- Mentored new caseworkers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on complex case management scenarios.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during interactions.
- Maintained a high degree of professional ethics while handling sensitive and confidential information during investigations.
- Advocated for children's best interests during court proceedings, ensuring their voices were heard in determining their futures.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of child welfare practices through attending relevant training and workshops, incorporating learnings into daily practice.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for clients' needs.
- Completed after hours oncall investigations.
Education
Master of Legal Studies - Indigenous Peoples Law
University of Oklahoma Law School
Norman, OK12.2021
Master of Arts - Psychology
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12.2011
Skills
- Child Welfare Expertise on Policy and Laws
- Cultural Competency
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Advocacy
- Community Resources
- Family Support
Certification
- S.A.F.E. Certified Home Study Practitioner- Consortium for Children
- CPR and First Aide Certified- American Heart Association
Timeline
Social Caseworker B- Kinship Foster Care
Garfield County Department Of Human Services
09.2022 - Current
Social Caseworker B- Assessment Worker
Garfield County Department Of Human Services
02.2022 - 09.2022
Social Caseworker B- Permanency Worker
Garfield County Department Of Human Services
12.2016 - 02.2022
Child Welfare Specialist
Oklahoma Department Of Human Services
01.2012 - 12.2016
Master of Legal Studies - Indigenous Peoples Law
University of Oklahoma Law School
Master of Arts - Psychology
Oklahoma State University
- S.A.F.E. Certified Home Study Practitioner- Consortium for Children
- CPR and First Aide Certified- American Heart Association
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