Claw Paw

Case Worker

Department of Social Services

08.2022 - 06.2024

Provided case management services to a caseload of 36 plus clients with assessment, in case planning, and intervention.
Conducted regular home visits to assess living conditions of the home and the children and provide support for families in need.
Collaborated with foster parents, biological families support reunification efforts or alternative permanency plans
Conducted intake and assessments in the first week of the case coming into care to determine clients' needs and goals
Coordinated services with community health services such as Hope Connection, and Compass Health and other community resources to meet clients' social and emotional needs.
Intake insights into children's medical history, family dynamics, and their perceptions of the situation
Scheduled and aids team support groups for clients dealing with substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health and addressed team members concerns.
Guided parents through case expectations, recommended necessary services, and monitored their progress monthly
Request essential documents such as birth certificates, Social Security numbers (SSNs), and vaccination cards from parents. in cases where children were born in Missouri and the parents did not possess these documents, I requests the documentation directly with the state of Missouri. In cases where the child was not born in Missouri, I conducted research to determine the specific procedures for obtaining the required documentation based on their birthplace.
Ensured accuracy and currency of client medical records, including diagnoses and medication updates for children in compliance with state regulations. Continue to make changes throughout the case.
Obtained necessary consent from biological parents when medical providers recommended medications or surgeries to address the children's medical needs. Update the team members on the medical decision.
For military families, Advocated for clients' needs within military systems.
Find placements for the children and coordinated services to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being of children in care.
Monitored progress and provided ongoing support to ensure stability and successful outcomes for youth in alternative care
Prepared monthly court reports and testified in legal proceedings to advocate the best interests of children in the foster care system.
Guided parents through case expectations, recommended necessary services, and monitored their progress monthly
Secured funding options for parents without Medicaid coverage, and facilitated ongoing discussions on the circumstances leading to state custody, plan the next steps
Write behavioral assessments known as CS13 to provide updates on child current behaviors, be apart informing decisions regarding residential care placement
Facilitated team meetings with medical and specialist professionals to assess and determine the appropriate level of care required for placement in foster care
Provide medical and placement letters to foster parents, along with mileage reimbursement documentation, and submit the mileage logs from foster parents to the administrator
Conduct monthly visits or maintain regular contact with parents
Facilitate weekly drug testing for parents as required
Coordinate and oversee visitation sessions, providing supervision and documenting observations
Assess interactions and parenting skills between parents and children, noting strengths and any concerns
Monitor parents' attentiveness to children's needs, including diaper changes and provision of toys or snacks
Observe signs of substance use or impairment by drugs or alcohol
Maintain an on-call schedule requiring availability beyond regular work hours
during on call, Responsibilities include securing emergency placements, contacting foster parents, accompanying children to the ER, advocating for their medical needs, offering emotional support throughout hospital stays, coordinating placement arrangements during hospitalization, consenting to necessary treatments, and ensuring safe transportation to foster homes or offices upon discharge, while continuing placement efforts
When a child is reported missing, obtain the police report number and relevant details to initiate a missing youth report
With missing children, Maintain ongoing efforts to locate the child by contacting family members, friends, and acquaintances
continue to keep parents informed and maintain communication with the missing child team throughout the search process
Upon locating the child, notify parents and team members, and complete documentation detailing the child's condition.
Arrange for a medical examination within 24 hours of being found, examination including pregnancy and drug testing if applicable, at the ER
Arrange and facilitate transportation after hospital visits, during parent and child visitation and during changes in placement of a child.
Consistently answer phone calls from children, parents' and medical providers, attentively listen to their concerns, and effectively address their needs.
Prepare documentation for adoption and guardianship subsidies, including summary of the child's background, daily routines, health history, and parental information, detailing medical concerns and the circumstances leading to the child's placement in state custody
When the child come into care, Operating fast-paced environment by contacting foster homes to secure placement for children as soon as possible.
Provide relevant details about the child's behavior, age, and gender, and address any inquiries to the foster homes. Once placement is confirmed, facilitate transportation if required
Continuously support foster families by connecting them with appropriate resources to prevent disruptions in placement.

Staffing Specialist Recruiter

United Auto Supply

10.2021 - 05.2022

Identify and collaborate with department managers to compile a consistent list of requirements for future hiring needs and develop job descriptions and specifications
Attract suitable candidates through databases, online employment, social media, etc
And access applicants' knowledge, skills, and experience to best suit open positions
Conduct interviews and sort through applicants to fill open positions
Ensure all employees enroll in benefits and records are maintained and updated with new hire information or changes in employment status.

Human Resource Intern

Onpoint for College

06.2020 - 08.2020

Research and create a module on an online internship for Onpoint for College internship program to help guide students through their online summer internship
Create a presentation on how to Leverage your internship
Researched and presented onboarding process, and training/development expectations
Outreach to the students on services available at local community and through a partnership program
Help Onpoint update on their resume, LinkedIn, and cover letter guidelines to keep it up to date, finding resources for students such as video, website, and article.

Overview

Work History

Case Worker

Staffing Specialist Recruiter

Human Resource Intern

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management And Leadership And Human Resources Mana

Regents Diploma -

Skills

Timeline

Case Worker

Staffing Specialist Recruiter

Human Resource Intern

Bachelor of Arts - Management And Leadership And Human Resources Mana

Regents Diploma -

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