Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Awards
Timeline

David Nunlist

Bakersfield,California

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in child welfare, mental health, and social services. Proven track record in case management, client advocacy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Deep knowledge of the Child Welfare System, juvenile court processes, and community resources. Committed to improving the lives of children and families through culturally competent, empathetic, and evidence-based practices.

Experienced with direct client support, crisis intervention, and advocacy. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to build trust and provide guidance. Track record of implementing successful community outreach programs and fostering supportive environment.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

Koinonia Family Services
10.2021 - Current
  • - Facilitate intake and placement of clients in resource homes.
  • - Conduct comprehensive assessments and prepare individualized needs and service plans.
  • - Provide social casework to clients, resource parents, and biological families.
  • - Coordinate treatment goals with mental health and social service agencies.
  • - Support resource families in implementing care plans and achieving recertification.
  • - Participate in after-hours emergency response rotation.

Recovery Specialist III

Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
05.2018 - 10.2021
  • - Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and diagnosed substance use disorders.
  • - Implemented individualized treatment plans and referred clients to needed services.
  • - Maintained detailed documentation, progress notes, and client records.
  • - Collaborated with teams and external providers to ensure continuity of care.
  • - Facilitated client progress toward personal development and recovery goals.

Social Service Worker IV

Kern County Department of Human Services
05.2000 - 05.2018
  • - Investigated child abuse allegations and conducted forensic interviews.
  • - Assessed living conditions and determined risk; initiated protective interventions.
  • - Provided long-term case management and support to at-risk families.
  • - Drafted court reports and presented cases in juvenile court.
  • - Specialized in adoption services and reunification planning.
  • - Recognized with multiple departmental awards for excellence.

Teacher

Community Action Partnership of Kern County
06.1993 - 05.2000
  • - Developed and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • - Conducted developmental screenings and created individualized education plans.
  • - Promoted cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development in young children.
  • - Collaborated with specialists, families, and mentors to ensure quality learning environments.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

California State University
06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

University of Phoenix
09.2005

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Bakersfield College
07.2004

High School Diploma - undefined

Foothill High School
06.1992

Skills

  • - Case Management & Documentation
  • - Client Advocacy & Crisis Intervention
  • - Treatment Planning & Referrals
  • - Child Development & Educational Support
  • - Multicultural Competence & Motivational Interviewing
  • - Forensic Interviewing & Court Reporting
  • - Records Management & Software Proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • - CPR, First Aid, AED Certified
  • Conflict resolution
  • Client advocacy
  • Case management
  • Compassionate

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved parental issues which led to children returning home to their family or finding an adoptive family.
  • Managed a caseload of between 8 and 39 individuals
  • Helped to create Needs and Services plans for clients
  • Established Needs and Services plans for clients
  • Created and monitored goals for client treatment plans.
  • Monitored the ongoing health and mental health care for clients
  • Collaborated with multiple local service agencies in order to provide appropriate care to clients
  • Networked with multiple social services agencies.

Awards

2007 - Kern County Network for Children, Social Worker of the Year, 2004 - Kern County DHS, Director's Award for Excellence

Timeline

Social Worker - Koinonia Family Services
10.2021 - Current
Recovery Specialist III - Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
05.2018 - 10.2021
Social Service Worker IV - Kern County Department of Human Services
05.2000 - 05.2018
Teacher - Community Action Partnership of Kern County
06.1993 - 05.2000
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Human Services
Bakersfield College - Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
Foothill High School - High School Diploma,
California State University - Master of Science, Social Work

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