Cheryl Murdock
Summary
Dedicated Foster Care Social Worker with expertise in client advocacy and individualized service plans. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, ensuring tailored support for children and families.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Social Worker
State of Kentucky
Elizabethtown, KY
01.1983 - 06.2021
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine child and family needs within foster care system.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans for children in care, ensuring tailored support.
- Facilitated training sessions for foster parents, improving understanding of children's emotional and behavioral needs.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication among stakeholders involved in child welfare cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.1987
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Parenting skills education
- Substance abuse awareness
- Mental health support
- Court testimony
- Child advocacy
- Adoption support
- Needs assessment
- Foster parent training
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Client documentation
- Community resources
Timeline
Foster Care Social Worker
State of Kentucky
01.1983 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Western Kentucky University