Dana LePage
Peru
Summary
Forward-thinking Supervisor bringing 31 years of expertise in child welfare. Exceptional experience providing leadership and vision which drives teams to meet and exceed expectations. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Proficient in CONNECTIONS and Microsoft applications.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade B Supervisor
Clinton County Department of Social Services
Plattsburgh, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks and provision of services to families in need in a variety of child welfare program areas.
- Interpret and apply Social Services laws, regulations, and standards; Develop and implement relevant policies and procedures; Maintain organizational effectiveness and efficiency; and communicate with and represent agency programs and services to community agencies, individuals, and groups.
Caseworker-Sr. Caseworker
Clinton County Department of Social Services
06.1993 - 06.2021
- Assessed the safety and risk of children; Established trusting relationships with families to identify the need for services and recommended appropriate services and resources; Provided casework counseling to motivate the individual or family to increase their own capacity and confidence in their ability to solve problems; Maintained timely case notes and case files.
Education
BS - Human Services
Plattsburgh State University College
01.1992
Skills
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Development
- Provision of Preventive, Foster Care and Child Protective Services
- Trained to administered MAPP, Deciding Together and NTDC training to prospective foster and kinship-foster parents and Mandated Reporter Training to Social Services Staff and Community Agencies
- Proficient in the use of the CONNECTIONS case management system and Microsoft applications
- Integral role in the development and implementation of policies and programs
- Development of Processes and procedures to improve services provided
Timeline
Grade B Supervisor
Clinton County Department of Social Services
06.2021 - Current
Caseworker-Sr. Caseworker
Clinton County Department of Social Services
06.1993 - 06.2021
BS - Human Services
Plattsburgh State University College