Crystal Harris
Social Worker
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
OBJECTIVE SUMMARY
A caring, dedicated and focused Social Work professional seeking an opportunity that will allow me to utilize my skills, education and advocacy to work with Seniors, Elderly and their families to assist with maintaining and/or improving their ideal quality of life as they age.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Determined and passionate to help Seniors and Elderly in the community find ways to be comfortable, safe and cared for in a compassionate and friendly environment.
- Currently attending Boise State University working toward achieving a Master’s Degree in Social Work in May of 2022
- Excel at working as a team as well as individually utilizing problem solving and decision making skills to meet or exceed care team, resident and family expectations
- Caring, positive attitude, friendly, and reliable
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assertive Community Treatment Program Intern
Heritage Health Family Support Services
Coeur D'Alene, ID
01.2022 - Current
- Shadowed clinical sessions with clients diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness observed implementation of modalities such as CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing
- Met with clients to establish rapport, discus goals of ACT team services, participation and goals of therapy
- Provided clients with therapeutic sessions utilizing CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Researched, discussed and assisted in creating internship model for future intern placement
Social Service Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
Spokane Valley, WA
02.2018 - Current
- Facilitate team and family meetings of resident Care Plans and Medication Reviews weekly
- Encourage team department cooperation and teamwork between staff member’s residents and families
- Develop care plan goals, focus and interventions to promote ideal psychosocial maintenance and development per resident and family preferences
- Perform Minimum Data Set PHQ9 and BIMS, Social Service and Social History assessments to document depression, cognitive and psychosocial issues affecting residents quality of life
- Communicated and coordinated admission referrals with Administrative Team, Hospitals, Rehab Clinics and Primary Care Physicians for Post- Acute and Long Term care residents.
- Discussed and coordinated services for Post Acute and Long Term resident discharge for transition to new or previous home environment safely and appropriately to encourage continued success with recovery and therapeutic progress
Family Support Services Intern
Heritage Health Family Support Services
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Discussed and observed clinical sessions utilizing modalities such as CBT, DBT and Psychoeducation techniques
- Collected and appropriately documented GAD-7, PHQ9, ACE, DAST-10, CDA and Intake assessments into Best Notes in accurate and timely manner
- Implemented modalities such as motivational interviewing and psychoeducational techniques during intake sessions to discuss issues and develop rapport with clients
- Participated in and facilitated DBT, LGBTQ+, Art and ACT therapy groups discussing and implementing Psychoeducation, interventions for emotion regulation, encouraging Social Interaction and community building skills
- Built rapport with clients to facilitate building trusting relationships with clients and provide clinical setting conducive to recovery, maintenance and growth
Foster Care Assistant Intern
North Idaho Department of, Foster Care Division
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Attended and worked with department team members during WebEx and Zoom team meetings, staffing sessions and client assessments
- Provided and assisted with clinical assessments, attended on-site evaluations and assessed potential foster care individuals and families to determine appropriateness of environment for children needing placement
- Researched community, state and nationwide resources and created flyers, pamphlets and informational emails delivered to foster parents to fulfill current and ongoing educational requirements
- Attended online educational meetings, seminars, educational classes and foster parent training classes to understand the processes, guidelines and requirements of state employee foster care licensing team
Activities Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
Spokane Valley, WA
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Provide one on one and group cognitive and physical stimulation to memory care residents by creating and implementing programs encouraging them to stay mentally and physically active
- Assessing residents for current and past preferences for interests such as hobbies, music, family activity and religious preferences
- Charting assessments and interactions in PCC with residents daily and reporting any issues to nursing staff or supervisor.
Volunteer
Horizon Hospice and Palliative Care
Spokane, WA
10.2010 - 05.2015
- Provide seniors and elderly with terminal illness companionship by doing things such as sitting with them to be a listening ear, playing harp, singing, reading to them and working on crafts
- Join volunteer groups within company to sing Christmas carols, deliver blankets and flowers to patients
- Attend annual training meetings and work with volunteer coordinator to ensure training programs are complete and current
Education
Master’s Degree - Social Work
Boise State University
Boise, ID 06.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Services
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA 05.2016 - 05.2019
Associates Degree - Gerontology
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA 06.2015 - 06.2016
Skills
Client Relationships
Timeline
Assertive Community Treatment Program Intern
Heritage Health Family Support Services
01.2022 - Current
Family Support Services Intern
Heritage Health Family Support Services
08.2021 - 01.2022
Foster Care Assistant Intern
North Idaho Department of, Foster Care Division
06.2020 - 12.2020
Master’s Degree - Social Work
Boise State University
06.2019 - 05.2022
Social Service Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
02.2018 - Current
Activities Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
09.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Services
Whitworth University
05.2016 - 05.2019
Associates Degree - Gerontology
Spokane Falls Community College
06.2015 - 06.2016
Volunteer
Horizon Hospice and Palliative Care
10.2010 - 05.2015
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