David Hope
Radford,VA
Summary
Social Worker with 25+ years of experience, working in a variety of positions assisting and advocating for children and families. A proven track record of positive interactions and communication skills. Team player with a strong work ethic, solid organizational skills, driven and highly self-motivated. Passionate about assisting and ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanency Supervisor
Floyd County Dept. of Social Services
06.2017 - Current
- Provides casework supervision principles and practices for Foster Care, APS, CPS, CPS On-Going Services
- Sets and enforces objectives for quality and quantity of work performed by unit
- Applies appropriate human resource practices in the supervision of staff
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with community partners
- Deals with difficult or dangerous cases
- Interprets the program to other agencies and to the public
- Ensures adherence to state and federal guidelines
- Develops strong community partnerships to enhance available resources and support for clients
- Serves as a member of the local Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT)
- Provide back-up On-Call for Child/Adult Protective Services and Foster Care
Family Services Specialist
Floyd County of Social Services
11.2014 - 06.2017
- Served in the areas of foster care, child protective services and adult protective services
- Interpreted laws, policies and regulations as applied to specific area of responsibility
- Coordinated services for children and families
- Informed clients of related service programs rules/regulations, and right to participate in services
- Presented cases to Family Assessment and Planning Team( FAPT) and to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
- Determined appropriate services and wrote/implemented service plans
- Coordinated with other agencies and participated in multi-disciplinary and interagency teams
- Provided after hours on-call coverage and responded to emergencies in child/adult protective services and/or foster care.
MH/ID Case Manager
New River Valley Community Services
03.2006 - 10.2014
- Provided direct case management services to both children and adults with mental health diagnoses and intellectual disabilities
- Maintained accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions
- Provided education and linking to available programs, benefits and services
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Radford University, School of Social Work
Radford, VA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
St. Mary's University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaTimeline
Permanency Supervisor
Floyd County Dept. of Social Services
06.2017 - Current
Family Services Specialist
Floyd County of Social Services
11.2014 - 06.2017
MH/ID Case Manager
New River Valley Community Services
03.2006 - 10.2014
Master of Social Work -
Radford University, School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Radford University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
St. Mary's University
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