Charnell Casil
Makawao,HI
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with extensive experience at the State of Hawaii, Judiciary, specializing in case management and client advocacy. Proven ability to motivate clients towards compliance and develop effective coping strategies. Skilled in conducting assessments and providing crisis intervention, ensuring the best outcomes for families and individuals in need.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker IV
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Juvenile Client & Family Services Branch
06.2023 - Current
- Pre-intake counseling and follow up services to child and/or parents referred to the Court by police.
- On a rotational basis, carry and respond 24/7 to call from police whether to detain, shelter or release the minor to the custody of parent/guardian.
- Off-island travel via airlines or ferry transport for training purposes and to carry out duties and responsibilities on the island of Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana'i and other circuits.
- Interview youth and families to assess type and degree of court intervention needed. Investigate and father facts to support the decision for formal court intervention or informal adjustment. In informal adjustment cases, determine the appropriate dispositional alternative, monitor the completion of consequences and provide follow up services as deemed appropriate.
- Minors needed formal intervention, prepare a social file detailing the facts gathered in the pre-adjudication phase, problem areas and recommendations in the event the case moves forward with disposition.
- Completed the Youth Assessment Screening Instrument, which assess the areas and risk and strength, which helps in case planning.
- Assist in the preparation of petitions as needed and file petitions for adjudication hearings.
- Be present for hearings when necessary to present orally as well as written reports to update the case status and respond to questions by the court, attorney for the minor and prosecutor.
- Supervise minors who are law violators ordered to a term of probation. Coordinate and collaborate with community resources regarding substance abuse, mental health, anger management, community service, etc. meet with the minor one-on one, complete YASI assessment tool every 6 months to determine risk level. Assist clients in developing coping remedies, refusal skills and relapse plans for addition. Motivate clients to compliance with their terms and conditions of probation. Prepare review hearing reports, Motion to Revoke, violation reports, proof of compliance, probation adjustment summaries etc. Appear for court hearings and provide court testimony when necessary. Input case notes and maintain files. Provide Crisis intervention services.
- Assis to investigate evaluate and complete social studies as ordered by the judge for divorce and paternity cases where one parent falls within the VLASH financial guidelines. Help in providing forms and assistance to the parent when appropriate or ordered by the court in order to achieve a parenting agreement for the parties. Assist in the submission of written reports which will assist the judge in rendering a decision that will ensure the best interest and welfare of the minor involved and testify in Court when subpoenaed.
- Assist to conduct home placement investigation for out of state and off island juvenile probation cases potentially being transferred to Maui County jurisdiction. Create written reports and recommendations regarding the appropriateness of each assignment placement requests.
Social Worker IV
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Adult Client Services
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervise law violators ordered to a term of probation.
- Coordinate and collaborate with community resources regarding substance abuse, mental health, anger management, community service, etc. meet with the defendant one-on one, observe urinalysis testing for same sex defendants, complete LSI-R assessment tool every 6 months to determine risk level.
- Assist clients in developing coping remedies, refusal skills and relapse plans for addition.
- Motive client to compliance with their terms and conditions of probation.
- Prepare legal documents, such as judge’s letter, violation reports, declarations, proof of compliance, probation adjustment summaries etc..
- Appear for court hearings and provide court testimony when necessary. Input case notes and maintain files. Provide Crisis intervention services.
Social Worker III & IV
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Family Court Drug Court
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Screen clients for admission using eligibility criteria and screening instruments.
- Provide support and monitoring and facilitate treatment for parents involved with Child Welfare Services and juveniles on probation.
- Assess client risk and needs and address appropriately. Administer substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and suicide screenings. Collaborate with the assigned Judge and team and implement directives.
- Motivate client compliance and court ordered terms and conditions. Develop and encourage positive family and community support for clients.
- Coordinating with community resources provide education and parenting skills, child development, anger management, domestic violence coping remedies, substance abuse and counsel when appropriate.
- Assist client in developing coping remedies, refusal skills, and relapse plans for addiction.
- Track drug alcohol testing. Provide crisis intervention services, supervise parental visitations. Ensure trauma informed care.
- Coordinate and oversee client graduation ceremony.
- Prepare legal documents, recommendations, and reports.
Social Worker I & II
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Special Services Branch
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Screen offenders to assess their suitability for the Community Service Sentencing Program (CSSP) and to determine skills, interest areas, attitude, and other areas which may affect community service work placement. Match offenders to an appropriate CSSP worksite, monitor the offenders for compliance, prepare compliance reports and forward to the referring Court/Probation Officer or Drug court Counselor.
- Establish open communication with victims referred to the Monetary Restitution Program (MRP), assist victims in submitting appropriate substantiated claims when appropriate, screen both victim and offender to assess suitability for mediation to resolve restitution matters. Investigate restitution claims, determine the restitution to be recommended to the Court according to establish statewide program guidelines. Prepare restitution determination reports and forward to Court/probation Officer. Monitor the offender’s restitution plan to ensure that monthly payments are beign made in accordance with the court order; prepare compliance reports and forward to appropriate court/Probation officer.
- Screen and interview Court Appoint Special Advocate (CASA) through regular consultation and direction using social work principles, knowledge of community resources and volunteer management skills; take corrective action when necessary; and carry cases as Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) when volunteers are unable to fulfill their duties. Service as a child’s GAL. Maintain regular contact with parties involved in the cases including monthly visits with he assigned children to assess the child’s safety and need for services, attend meetings, and court hearings.
- Keep up with new treatment modalities and program which service minors referred to unit programs. Maintain current knowledge of available community resources and activities and applicable state and federal laws.
- Attend staff meetings and in service training program to promote improvement of services to the client. Prepares monthly statistical reports.
Social Service Assistant V
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Special Services Branch
07.2012 - 10.2016
- Assis in the investigation of restitution claims submitted by victims, including personal contact with victims and providing assistance and information to support the victims in submitting their claims. assis in the preparation and completion of restitution determination report utilizing and adhering to the Hawaii State Judiciary Restitution Policy and Procedures.
- Interview clients following informal adjustment/dispositional/sentencing hearings regarding community service and restitution. On a weekly basis, conduct routine monitoring of client performing community service work, documenting all relevant information in individual case files and/or logs; report for follow-up and intervention by professional staff. on a monthly basis conduct routine monitoring of restitution payments, documenting all relevant information in individual case files and/or logs. Contact client's in non-compliance via telephone or mail to encourage compliance with court ordered community service or restitution.
- Process renewals of the Memorandum of Agreement with participating community service agencies on a yearly basis. Conduct periodic community service site visits to provide personal monitoring of the clients as well as to ensure work sites' compliance to their responsibilities under the Memorandum of Agreement.
Social Service Assistant V
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Juvenile Client & Family Services
12.2007 - 07.2012
- Helped people that wanted information on adoption records, completed the search, drafted documents and responded to inquires from other circuits.
- Signed up divorcing couples for the mandatory Kid’s first program, verified attendance,a nd sent out reschedule letters.
- Made employee training and travel arrangements (flights, car, etc). kep track of PCard charged regarding employee travel and sheriff/juvenile transports. Reconciled PCard for sheriff/juvenile transports and employee travel.
- Answered telephones, greet clients and helped the public as needed.
- Assisted the Family Court Drug Court team when needed with distribution of reports and updating their databases; maintained and closed files.
- Monitored low-risk juveniles.
- Processes paperwork for court interpreters.
- Inventory of office supplies and ordered office supplies (three quotes & prepared purchase requisitions.
Judicial Clerk II
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Special Services Branch
04.2007 - 12.2007
- Answering phones, greeting clients and assisting and directing the public where they need to be.
- Preparing and finalizing legal documents for filing; and preparing a variety of correspondence for court/probation officers.
- Opening, maintaining and closing of client files
- Inventory of office supplies
Judicial Clerk I& II
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Juvenile Client & Family Services Branch
04.2004 - 04.2007
- Answering the telephone and greeting client and the public and answering their questions or directing them to the appropriate department.
- Opening, maintaining and closing of client files
- Preparing and finalizing legal document, court officer’s reports and correspondence.
- Inventory office supplies, calendaring court hearings
- Signing up divorcing couples for the mandatory Kid’s First program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University of Hawaii
West O'ahu12-2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Maui Community College
Maui, HI12-2010
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
Social Worker IV
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Juvenile Client & Family Services Branch
06.2023 - Current
Social Worker IV
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Adult Client Services
06.2021 - 06.2023
Social Worker III & IV
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Family Court Drug Court
04.2018 - 05.2021
Social Worker I & II
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Special Services Branch
10.2016 - 04.2018
Social Service Assistant V
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Special Services Branch
07.2012 - 10.2016
Social Service Assistant V
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Juvenile Client & Family Services
12.2007 - 07.2012
Judicial Clerk II
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Special Services Branch
04.2007 - 12.2007
Judicial Clerk I& II
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Second Circuit, Juvenile Client & Family Services Branch
04.2004 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University of Hawaii
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Maui Community College
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