Danielle Haas
Arlington,WA
Summary
Motivated social worker seeking to make a career change and continue to serve my community. I have a proven ability to assess for and respond quickly and appropriately to high-intensity situations relating to child safety that I believe will allow me to adapt well to emergency medical services. I am skilled in client engagement and navigating complex situations with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Arlington, WA
10.2022 - Current
- Responded to intakes containing allegations of child abuse or neglect in a timely manner, in accordance with DCYF policy.
- Conducted interviews with children and adults as part of assessing child safety, as well as the need for services through the Department and/or community resources.
- Assessed home environments for the possibility of hazards, and offered education to parents to mitigate concerns.
- Routinely collaborated with community partners, including school staff, hospital staff, law enforcement, and EMS personnel, along with personal contacts to the family, such as family and friends, to collect evidence as part of the investigation, and assess for child safety.
- Routinely utilized services through contracted service providers after assessing which programs are most appropriate to the families' needs. Continued support was provided to families through keeping the case open, allowing them to access services at no cost. During this time, routine contacts are made with families, allowing for the continual assessment of child safety, as well as progress or the need for additional services or intervention.
- Responded to incidents of present danger (imminent threat to a child) by utilizing law enforcement, creating safety plans with families, and/or petitioning for the removal of a child through juvenile court.
- All contacts were thoroughly documented and completed in a timely manner, in accordance with DCYF policy.
Case Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Everett, WA
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed a caseload of approximately 100 adults and children, which entailed monthly contacts to assess the progress of matches. These contacts were documents in a thorough and timely manner.
- Conducted interviews with families and volunteers, and wrote assessments based on the information obtained to determine their eligibility for the program.
- Collaborated with team members to create appropriate matches between youth and volunteers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Cal State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield06-2022
Skills
- Investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect
- Interview techniques
- Behavioral assessment
- Ethical practice
- Advocacy for vulnerable populations
- Timely and thorough documentation
Certification
- BLS provider
Timeline
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Department of Children, Youth, and Families
10.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters
02.2022 - 10.2022
- BLS provider
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Cal State University, Bakersfield
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