Dawn Clifford
Tarpon Springs
Summary
Caring, efficient and diligent, with extensive experience working in community settings. Compassionate social worker with over fifteen years of providing social services to individuals and families. Well versed in assessing client's strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community evaluations. Respectful and professional while demonstrating conflict resolution and decision making to assist in achieving the desired outcome.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker II
UPMC Washington
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team and community resources to develop and help initiate case plans.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions per policy standards.
Caseworker III
Washington County CYS
01.2011 - 06.2023
- Determined eligibility and suitability for programs by performing client intake interviews and bio-psycho-social assessments.
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05-2010
Skills
- Organization
- Effective Communication
- Dependable and responsible
- Cultural awareness
- Record keeping
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Decision-making
Timeline
Social Worker II
UPMC Washington
06.2023 - 02.2025
Caseworker III
Washington County CYS
01.2011 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Social Work
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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