Danielle Horne
Summary
Experienced social work professional with extensive experience in student advocacy and mental health support. Proven record of fostering safe and inclusive school environments, addressing diverse student needs through counseling and intervention. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic educational settings, ensuring reliable support and positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Harrison School District
09.2024 - Current
- Provide help to students, parents and families in overcoming problems that impede learning.
- Casework with individual students to helping in addressing personal, social or emotional problems they may be facing.
- Provide screenings and assessments of students in special education.
- Individual and group counseling for special education students
- Attends IEP meetings to present student data around social-emotional goals.
- FBA's, BIP's, and Psychosocial History's
- Crisis intervention, behavior management, classroom management and conflict resolution as needed.
- Collaboration with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Creating a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
Family Preservation/Life Skills Case Manager
Kids Crossing
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Provides intensive in-home services to children, teens, parents and foster parents, using TBRI and Strengths Based Treatments with focus on individual and entire family unit
- Skilled in working with youth with a wide range of behavior issues and social problems
- Helps with life skills, parenting skills, job interview skills, building connections in the community and finding resources
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
Homemaker
Self-Employed
08.2017 - 04.2024
- Elementary grade representative who organizes and hosts events and fundraisers
- PTO representative for hospitality for school events
- Vacation Bible School volunteer, assists with outreach, worship activities and a group leader
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Clinical Social Worker
Nix Health
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes
- Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families
- Diagnosed disorders according to DSM-IV criteria and used ICD-10 codes for documentation
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
Case Manager/Clinician I
Family Service Association
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families to students in Lanier high school
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required
Clinical Social Worker
Carillon Roanoke Memorial Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes
- Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families
- Served as agency liaison among other service providers, community organizations and government entities
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills
- Wrote timely and accurate case notes to inform follow-up for effective, successful case management
Assistant Swim Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Participated in recruiting activities such as attending high school swim meets, making phone calls, sending emails
- Assisted with administrative tasks related to coaching duties such as ordering equipment, scheduling travel arrangements, submitting paperwork
- Managed budgeting responsibilities associated with running a successful swimming program
- Collaborated with head coach to create and execute practice plans for various skill levels, resulting in improved swim times.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Radford University
Radford, Virginia05.2012
Bachelor of Social Work -
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Virginia05.2009
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Individual Therapy
- Crisis Assessment
- Safety Planning
- Case Management
- Group Therapy
- Clinical assessment
- Behavior modification
- Verbal and written communication
- Conflict de-escalation
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Association of Social Work Boards (Colorado)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Association of Social Work Boards(Texas)
- Special Service Provider(SSP)-Colorado
- TRBI Certified
Presentations
Pediatric Palliative Care and The Barriers that Children and Families Face, 2012, Radford, VA
Timeline
School Social Worker
Harrison School District
09.2024 - Current
Family Preservation/Life Skills Case Manager
Kids Crossing
04.2024 - 09.2024
Homemaker
Self-Employed
08.2017 - 04.2024
Clinical Social Worker
Nix Health
07.2014 - 07.2017
Case Manager/Clinician I
Family Service Association
09.2013 - 07.2014
Clinical Social Worker
Carillon Roanoke Memorial Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2013
Assistant Swim Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
08.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Social Work -
Southern Illinois University
Master of Social Work -
Radford University
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