Cassie Fowler
Stigler,OK
Summary
Customer and team-focused with strong work ethic and positive attitude, works well in fast-paced work environment under pressure ,dependable, timely and meets required deadlines. Life Coaching experience and a dedicated social worker offering 12 years social work. Offering comprehensive background in social services and , as well as strong interpersonal, organizational supportive.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Specialist II
Oklahoma Human Services
Antlers, OK
- Provide customer service
- Certify Snap Food benefits, Medical and Child Care benefits
- Case management
- Assisted client in finding services such as counseling, funding for college, job placement
- Maintained Confidentiality
- Determined income eligibility
- Attended school events to represent OKDHS at back-to-school events, school supply drives
- Used evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing to create individualized service plans for numerous clients.
- Assisted clients in accessing services and benefits by providing education and information about community resources, successfully assisting several clients in acquiring needed aid.
Child Welfare Specialist
Oklahoma Human Services
Adair, Cherokee, Haskell, Sequoyah, Wagoner
12.2011 - Current
- Enrolled resource parents in trainings and assist in training needs
- Attended recruitment events and assisted in those
- Find placement for children who are in OKDHS custody
- Managed complex caseloads effectively while adhering to strict timelines as mandated by federal regulations or state policies.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed for clients experiencing urgent challenges related to child protection concerns or family dynamics issues.
- Ensured child safety through regular home visits, careful documentation, and ongoing communication with involved parties.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal service delivery for children and families.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions, service referrals, case plan progressions in adherence to agency standards for quality assurance purposes.
- Advocated for the best interests of children during court proceedings, presenting clear recommendations based on thorough evaluations.
- Coordinated closely with schools, medical providers, therapists, and other relevant professionals to ensure comprehensive support for children in care.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Assisted in the placement of children into safe, nurturing foster homes by conducting comprehensive home studies.
- Promoted positive youth development by implementing evidence-based programs targeting behavioral issues, mental health concerns, or educational needs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and rapport to better support their needs throughout the case process.
- Improved child welfare outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored case plans.
- Increased access to resources for struggling families by connecting them with relevant community organizations and programs.
- Mentored new Child Welfare Specialists through sharing knowledge and experience gained from years of practice, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Enhanced family reunification rates through diligent monitoring and support of parent-child visitations.
- Enhanced public awareness of child welfare issues through community presentations and participation in local events promoting child safety and wellbeing.
- Facilitated successful adoption placements by completing detailed assessments and matching children with appropriate adoptive families.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education Information Specialist
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Poteau, OK
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Complete monthly school visits
- Conducted ACT Workshops
- Completed Life Coach Training
- Attended Tribal Events
- Meet with students individually
- Career and college preparation
- Took students for college tours
- Assisted with scholarship and college applications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeaster State University
Tahlequah, OK01.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK01.2003
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK01.2003
Certificate of Mastery - Child Development
Easter Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK01.2003
Skills
- Report Writing
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Building
- Customer Service
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Timeline
Education Information Specialist
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
07.2023 - 05.2024
Child Welfare Specialist
Oklahoma Human Services
12.2011 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Certificate of Mastery - Child Development
Easter Oklahoma State College
Social Services Specialist II
Oklahoma Human Services
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeaster State University