Chad LaPlante
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Results-driven professional with 4+ years in casework, specializing in client needs assessment and benefit eligibility. Demonstrated expertise in developing tailored treatment plans and managing diverse caseloads. Enhanced client satisfaction through effective service delivery and support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Caseworker 2
Dauphin County Children and Youth Services
Harrisburg, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of client strengths and needs for customized treatment plans.
- Evaluated client situations through interactions with clients, families, or groups to identify limitations and inform support strategies.
- Supported residents in transitions to various levels of care and facilitated discharge planning for successful outcomes.
- Implemented targeted services to address client needs and enhance overall outcomes.
Income Maintenance Caseworker
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided timely, accurate information on benefits eligibility and program requirements, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Managed diverse caseload by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, ensuring timely access to services for clients.
- Assessed client needs through comprehensive interviews, aligning services and referrals with individual circumstances.
- Maintained organized case files, facilitating efficient service delivery and compliance with program standards.
Youth Development Supervisor
Abraxas Youth And Family Services
South Mountain, PA
03.2006 - 04.2024
- Engaged with at-risk youth demonstrating fire-setting and sexual offensive behaviors, implementing targeted interventions to promote positive behavioral changes.
- Provided role modeling and motivation, emphasizing client growth and development.
- Developed strategies for clients' reintegration into communities after program completion.
- Oversaw daily department operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and ensuring timely task completion.
- Evaluated staff performance, providing constructive feedback that improved team effectiveness and individual growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-1992
Skills
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- Case management
- Discharge planning
- Service coordination
- Benefits eligibility
Timeline
Caseworker 2
Dauphin County Children and Youth Services
01.2026 - Current
Income Maintenance Caseworker
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
04.2024 - 10.2024
Youth Development Supervisor
Abraxas Youth And Family Services
03.2006 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania