DEANNA MULLINS
Selmer,TN
Summary
Social Work Professional experienced in providing comprehensive support to disadvantaged youth and families. Achieved family reunification and safe placements for foster children through resourceful case management and community partnerships. Focused on enhancing community well-being and delivering impactful outcomes through advocacy and tailored intervention strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Department of Children's Service
01.2011 - Current
- Completed thorough documentation and maintained accurate historical records for all clients, ensuring compliance and continuity of care.
- Interviewed clients (ages 14-18) and their families to determine what services would best address the needs of the client and the family.
- Advise families on community resources and referral programs, and develop and implement realistic treatment plans to improve the care and wellbeing of children.
- Manage a case load of 38 individuals under the age of 18, and perform monthly visits with children and their families.
- Found safe and stable foster homes for children in the Southwest Region
- Managed case load of 38 individuals under age of 18, conducting monthly visits with children and families to assess needs and provide support.
- Documented client records to ensure compliance with funding standards.
- Inspected over 25 homes to verify safety and adherence to DCS policies.
- Maintained documentation to meet funding guidelines.
- Established relationships with foster parents and community partners to enhance collaboration.
Cashier
Dollar General
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Maintained documentation ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures as third key holder in the store.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using POS systems.
- Maintained accurate cash register balances throughout shifts.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking shelves promptly.
Education
Master's - Social Work
Union University
Jackson, TN01-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Union University
Jackson, TN01-2011
Skills
- Case management
- Empathetic Engagement
- Risk assessment
- Case documentation
- Case evaluation
- Verbal Communication
- Data Management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Client support
- Dispute resolution
- Works well under pressure
- Team collaboration
- Case reporting
Accomplishments
Achieved permanency by completing assessment with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved permanency through effectively helping with case manage.
- Complete thorough documentation, and keep accurate historical records for all clients.
- Communicated with school district and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information to clients and families to create treatment plans to improve care and well-being.
- Advise families on community resources and referral programs, and develop and implement realistic treatment plans to improve the care and wellbeing of children.
- Maintain thorough case history records, and write detailed and accurate reports in order to successfully review in court and with other staff members.
- Manage a case load of 38 individuals under the age of 18, and perform monthly visits with children and their families.
- Maintained documentation to fulfill funding requirements.
- Covered 25+ plus home to ensure safety and compliance with DCS policy.
- Found safe and stable foster homes for foster children in the Southwest Region
- Build a report with foster parents and community partners within DCS and community.
Timeline
Social Worker
Department of Children's Service
01.2011 - Current
Cashier
Dollar General
01.2005 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Union University
Master's - Social Work
Union University