Devorah Yankee
Menifee,California
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with 21 years of experience in Crisis settings. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to older adults, families and children.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Protective Services Social Worker
Riverside County DPSS
02.2014 - Current
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
CPS Social Worker
Adams County Social Services
01.2000 - 08.2009
- Conducted home visits, completed inspections and interviewed family members and witnesses.
- Answered and investigated reports of abuse or neglect.
- Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of participants.
- Developed and implemented family improvement plans.
- Maintained legal documents for court proceedings and submitted testimony.
- Addressed legal issues, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Interfaced with the local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
- Evaluated personal characteristics and home conditions of foster home or adoption applicants.
- Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SDSU
San Diego, CA12.1996
Associate of Arts - Psychology
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA06.1996
Skills
- Client Needs Assessment
- Culturally-Sensitive
- Client Interviewing
- Family Support
- Home Visits
- Evaluation and Assessment
- Community Referrals
- Community Resources
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Client Documentation
- Dedicated Support
- Conducting Interviews
- Case Management
- Case History Compilation
- Service Planning
- Client Advocacy
- File Management
Timeline
Adult Protective Services Social Worker
Riverside County DPSS
02.2014 - Current
CPS Social Worker
Adams County Social Services
01.2000 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SDSU
Associate of Arts - Psychology
San Diego Miramar College
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