Deborah Warth
Millville,IA
Summary
Accomplished Social Worker 2 at Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, adept in case management and client advocacy, significantly improved client well-being through tailored intervention plans. Skilled in crisis intervention and compassionate support, successfully navigated complex cases, ensuring client access to essential services and fostering emotional stability. Demonstrated expertise in child welfare, enhancing family reunification outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker 2
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
12.1988 - Current
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Supervised interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
- Promoted family reunification and stability, conducting assessments and providing tailored family support services.
- Supported clients' emotional and psychological well-being through provision of counseling and support groups.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and provide in-situ support, improving client safety and well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA05.1988
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Efficient under pressure
- Attention to Detail
- Self-awareness
- Crisis Intervention
- Risk Assessment
- Case Documentation
- Assessment skills
- Child Welfare Expertise
- Child Development
- Safety Planning
- Court Hearings
Timeline
Social Worker 2
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
12.1988 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Wartburg College
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