Derliny Louis
Worcester,MA
Summary
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
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Department of Children and Families
Worcester, MA
05.2020 - Current
- Assess, evaluate, conduct initial and ongoing case management of children and family services and needs.
- Develop, review update and ensure implementation of strength-based service plans for child in care or custody including risk assessment, safety plans and goals.
- Complete all documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
- Attend home and foster care visits, transport children to health, social services or other agency-related appointments as required.
- Maintain on-going communication with DCF staff and other constituencies initiate court action when necessary.
- Attend weekly supervision, weekly staff meetings in-service training and team meetings.
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism in the community, with clients, schools, courts and with referring agencies seeking to build and sustain positive relationships.
- Empower families to make stable commitments to children by providing counseling and coordination visits with biological parents/guardians and other relatives; develop a helping relationship and ensure needed supports and services are provided.
Residential Counselor
Arbor Associates Inc.
Worcester, MA
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Facilitated therapeutic activities to enhance residents' social skills and emotional well-being.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address specific resident needs.
- Led crisis intervention strategies, maintaining safety and stability within residential environments.
- Implemented community integration programs, fostering relationships between residents and local organizations.
Program Advocate /Case Manager
South Middlesex Opportunity Council (GWHC)
Worcester, MA
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Work cooperatively with other Post Detox Post Recovery (PDPR) staff to ensure a safe, respectful and comfortable atmosphere within the PDPR program environment.
- Complete all tasks in support of effective program operation as assigned by Supervisor or member of the PDPR management team.
- Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
- Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
Cashier
Nouria Energy Corporation
Worcester, MA
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Handling lottery and gas transactions and purchases with transactions that included money orders, debit/credit cards, checks and cash payments
- Providing the utmost and dependable customer service to all patrons, especially in a fast-paced environment
Education
MSW Master's Degree - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2029
Bachelor - Science
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA12-2019
Associate - Science
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05-2017
Skills
- Child development
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Self-awareness
- Cooperative
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Case documentation
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Fluent in Haitian Creole
Certification
LSWA Social Work License: Expires June 2028
CPR and First Aide Certification: Expires January 2027
Timeline
Residential Counselor
Arbor Associates Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2024
Social Worker
Department of Children and Families
05.2020 - Current
Program Advocate /Case Manager
South Middlesex Opportunity Council (GWHC)
01.2018 - 11.2020
Cashier
Nouria Energy Corporation
12.2016 - 01.2018
Associate - Science
Quinsigamond Community College
MSW Master's Degree - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor - Science
Fitchburg State University
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer