Danette R. Kellerman
Scotia,CA
Summary
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Experienced social services professional with strong commitment to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being. Adept at providing support, advocacy, and resources to diverse populations while maintaining high ethical standards. Demonstrates collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and focus on delivering impactful results. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and effective communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker III
Humboldt County Public Defenders (Conflict Counsel)
Eureka, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine client needs and appropriate interventions.
- Developed individualized service plans in collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
- Facilitated support groups to promote client engagement and community resources.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and case outcomes.
- Implemented program improvements based on feedback and changing community needs.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in client management and ethical standards.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Facilitated successful client transitions from residential facilities to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place.
- Assisted clients in navigating the legal system, attending court hearings as needed and providing support throughout the process.
Drug Court Counselor
Humboldt County Drug Court
Eureka, CA
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support recovery and rehabilitation efforts.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessments and adjusted interventions when necessary.
- Coordinated with judicial system representatives to ensure compliance with court mandates and guidelines.
- Educated clients on addiction recovery resources, promoting community engagement and support networks.
- Advocated for client needs within the mental health system, fostering collaborative relationships with service providers.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, understanding, and cultural sensitivity throughout the counseling process.
Options of Southern Oregon
ACT Counseling
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Monitor and also teach adults the skills needed to successfully manage one’s life at home, work, and other community situations. Learning something new frequently.
Behavioral health Specialist III/ Housing Crisis Response team
County of Riverside HHOPE PROGRAM
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Interviews, evaluates, and counsels clients relative to alcoholism or drug abuse, homelessness. Refers clients to County operated and/or community treatment facilities such as detoxification centers, hospitals, recovery homes and residential treatment programs, or DUI program providers, shelters and permanent housing links. Participates in joint County-community agency efforts in providing educational and prevention services to control and prevent substance abuse. Monitors client's course after discharge to insure continuum of care and provide for adjustment. Prepares and maintains records, reports, and correspondence regarding substance abuse cases; and maintains records on client case work.
FOTEP Counselor
Phoenix House Academy
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Counselor responsible for the provision of clinical services to clients and their families, and for developing treatment plans and ongoing clinical documentation in the clinical management system (Welligent). Monitor female offenders released from prison, as well as counsel with them individually and monitor drug and alcohol testing.
STOP Counselor
Inland Valley Recovery Services
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Counselor responsible for the provision of clinical services to clients and their families, and for developing treatment plans, as well as ongoing documentation in the Health management systems. Monitor male offenders released from prison, as well as counsel them individually and conduct urinalysis testing.
Case Manager
Above It All Treatment
12.2013 - 03.2014
- Facilitated groups, completed assessments, utilization reviews and treatment plans and guided woman into making healthier decisions for their lives. Worked with insurance companies to maintain compliance for continued stay. Monitored and referred woman for further recovery placement in sober livings, or IOP programs.
BHS III (START team)
County of Riverside
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Completed Assessments, referrals and placement of Co-occurring patients. Serving patients that need a liaison between Emergency psychiatric services and treatment providers.
Drug Court Counselor
Mental Health Systems
05.2007 - 02.2011
- Monitor patients that referred to Drug Court from the Criminal Justice System. Facilitating relapse preventions groups, self-esteem and gender specific groups for women. Testing and keeping within boundaries of Drug Court rules and regulations.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Ontario, CA
Ontario, CA01-2010
Certificate - Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician
Intercoast Colleges
Riverside, CA01-2011
Certificate - Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies
California Paramedical and Technical College
Riverside, CA01-1999
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Efficient under pressure
- Attention to detail
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Referrals and networking
- Community resources
- Domestic violence training
- Independent judgment
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
Certification
- Senior Substance Abuse Counselor - Probation
- County of Humboldt
- MRT
- Model Recognition Therapy
- CADC I in Oregon
- CADC II with LAADC in California
- CCAPP
Timeline
Social Worker III
Humboldt County Public Defenders (Conflict Counsel)
11.2021 - Current
Drug Court Counselor
Humboldt County Drug Court
06.2017 - 01.2021
Options of Southern Oregon
ACT Counseling
02.2017 - 07.2017
Behavioral health Specialist III/ Housing Crisis Response team
County of Riverside HHOPE PROGRAM
09.2016 - 01.2017
FOTEP Counselor
Phoenix House Academy
10.2015 - 08.2016
STOP Counselor
Inland Valley Recovery Services
11.2014 - 10.2015
Case Manager
Above It All Treatment
12.2013 - 03.2014
BHS III (START team)
County of Riverside
08.2012 - 11.2013
Drug Court Counselor
Mental Health Systems
05.2007 - 02.2011
Certificate - Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician
Intercoast Colleges
Certificate - Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies
California Paramedical and Technical College
Associate of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Ontario, CA