Chasity Castaneda
Lakeview
Summary
Investigative case management professional with 10+ years of experience completing structured risk and needs assessments, developing service plans, coordinating multidisciplinary interventions, and supporting rehabilitation‑focused programming for high‑risk and justice‑involved populations. Demonstrated experience with abuse investigations, crisis response, documentation compliance, and evidence‑informed intervention planning across Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, and residential behavioral treatment environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker II
Modoc County Social Services
Alturas
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted investigations into abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation to protect vulnerable individuals
- Completed structured risk determinations and developed protective service plans to mitigate risks for clients
- Coordinate with law enforcement, medical providers, and multidisciplinary partners
- Conduct face‑to‑face assessments in homes, hospitals, and community environments
- Prepare documentation supporting legal interventions including guardianship referrals
- Maintain compliance with statutory timelines and confidentiality requirements
- Assisted in crisis response to ensure safety and well-being of vulnerable adults during critical situations
Social Worker
Oregon Department of Human Services
Lakeview
04.2021 - 08.2025
- Conducted child safety assessments and abuse investigations to identify risk factors and ensure children's welfare
- Developed structured case plans addressing behavioral health and safety concerns
- Coordinated services with courts, law enforcement, schools, and treatment providers
- Monitored service engagement and adjusted interventions based on risk indicators
- Maintained documentation compliance with statutory timelines and policy requirements to support case integrity and accountability
Lead Skills Trainer – Residential Treatment Program
Trillium Family Services
Corvallis
11.2016 - 01.2021
- Supported implementation of individualized behavioral service plans
- Provided crisis stabilization during behavioral escalations
- Coordinated staff efforts to ensure consistent treatment delivery
- Delivered skills‑based interventions supporting coping and emotional regulation
- Collaborated with clinicians and families supporting treatment outcomes
Supervisor
Looking Glass Youth & Family Services
Eugene
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Supervised service planning for youth transitioning from Oregon Youth Authority to ensure effective reintegration
- Led structured de-escalation and skills-building groups to equip youth with essential coping strategies
- Supported development of reintegration-focused behavioral programming to enhance youth adaptation
- Prepared summaries supporting assessment and treatment planning decisions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northwest Christian University
Eugene, OR12-2015
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice & Applied Sciences
Pioneer Pacific College
Springfield, OR05-2012
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Abuse and neglect investigations
- Case intervention planning
- Crisis stabilization
- Evidence-informed behavioral interventions
- Trauma-informed interviewing
- Evidence-based engagement approaches
- Documentation compliance and timelines
- Crisis decision‑making
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Multisystem coordination
- Justice‑involved population experience
- Residential treatment programming
- Crisis decision-making
- Confidential case documentation
Certification
QHMA Certified, 1740711258
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Social Worker II
Modoc County Social Services
08.2025 - Current
Social Worker
Oregon Department of Human Services
04.2021 - 08.2025
Lead Skills Trainer – Residential Treatment Program
Trillium Family Services
11.2016 - 01.2021
Supervisor
Looking Glass Youth & Family Services
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northwest Christian University
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice & Applied Sciences
Pioneer Pacific College