CRYSTAL NELSON
Redding,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated social work professional with a strong foundation in assessment, crisis intervention, case management, and client engagement. coordination. Skilled in conducting and identification of client strengths and needs , developing individualized plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and team collaboration. Dedicated to supporting clients navigate complexities of life, and supporting stabilization and overall well-being.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Supervisor
Shasta County Health And Human Services Agency
Redding, CA
06.2015 - Current
- During employment moved across several roles with escalating responsibilities from social worker to senior social worker and social worker supervisor.
- Supervised complex child welfare investigations, assessing child safety risks and family strengths. Performed thorough assessments to determine client needs, facilitating appropriate intervention strategies.
- Supervise and provide ongoing case management and consultation with practice guidance to social workers managing complex caseloads.
- Guided assessment and identification of child maltreatment family dynamics, enhancing family engagement for safety planning.
- Facilitated skill development for social workers in critical thinking, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and crisis de-escalation.
- Oversaw social workers to guarantee appropriate assessment documentation and planning processes. Ensured alignment with child welfare policy and regulations in all assessments. Monitored documentation quality to uphold compliance with established mandates. Guided staff on effective strategies for assessing child welfare cases.
Child Development Coordinator
Shasta Head Start Child Development
Redding, CA
08.2007 - 06.2015
- While employed, fulfilled various roles including child development coordinator, social services functions including family worker and home visitor, and educational role of associate teacher.
- Coordinated program activities to enhance child development and education initiatives.
- Facilitated and delivered training sessions for staff regarding educational best practices.
- Monitored staff to ensure compliance with meeting mandates and implementation of best practices aimed at promoting professional growth and improved performance.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2006
Skills
- Case management
- Assessment skills
- Analytical reasoning
- Crisis management
- Detailed case documentation
- Child welfare services
- Trauma-sensitive care
- Client engagement and rapport building
Timeline
Social Worker Supervisor
Shasta County Health And Human Services Agency
06.2015 - Current
Child Development Coordinator
Shasta Head Start Child Development
08.2007 - 06.2015
Master of Social Work - Social Work
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Sacramento