Dianna Fournier
Warwick,RI
Summary
Accomplished Social Caseworker and Behavior Specialist dedicated to enhancing child welfare services through data-driven improvements and inter-agency coordination. Skilled in crisis intervention and case management, I excel in empathetic client interactions and am dedicated to advocating for children's rights. Expertise in emotional support and working with children who have behavioral needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Caseworker
Department of Children Youth and Families
Providence, RI
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and ensure safe environments for children and families involved in cases.
- Referred youth for educational advocacy services and advocated for educational needs through attending IEP meetings and monitoring school progress
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven methods and implemented improvements based on findings to enhance service delivery quality.
- Supported clients in achieving self-sufficiency through goal-setting, skill-building workshops, and ongoing follow-up meetings.
- Coordinated services for clients across multiple agencies, streamlining the process and reducing barriers to access.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for clients'' needs.
- Enhanced community resources for clients by establishing partnerships with local organizations.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients in distress, connecting them with appropriate resources for immediate assistance.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during interactions.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations through accurate record-keeping and timely documentation.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing cases based on urgency and need.
- Advocated for client rights and represented the rights and wellbeing of children at court hearings.
Behavioral Assistant
Tides Family Services
Providence , RI
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
- Educational advocacy and experienced in working with children at the Tides School
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Trained in and utilized proactive crisis intervention.
- Advocated for educational needs and attended IEP meetings
- In-school crisis intervention
- Organized and conducted therapeutic support groups for youth
- Experience working with children with disabilities.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual clients.
- Observed client performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Worked with clients to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Implemented behavioral plans for clients with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce social and learning concepts.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Outreach Caseworker
Tides Family Services
Providence, RI
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Monitored protection and stabilization of children and families.
- Professional development completed in Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health and First Aid
- Provided crisis intervention and case management services to child, family and legal guardians.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Developed, implemented and documented status of children's health and wellbeing.
- Maintained high level of confidentiality in all client cases, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
- Documented all progress in treatment plans, educational and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Managed caseload of 32 with rotating team schedule. Provided behavioral analysis and therapeutic treatment planning for clients while implementing coping skills techniques.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with school system and other community agencies for treatment.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Dr. Tsiaras And Associates
Providence, RI
06.2012 - 11.2019
- Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Trained in and utilized proactive crisis intervention.
- Experience working with children with disabilities.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual clients.
- Observed client performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Worked with clients to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Implemented behavioral plans for clients with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce social and learning concepts.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI04.2021
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI2019
Skills
- Excellent social skills
- Experience in Family Court as a representative of DCYF
- Lived experience in the foster care system
- Experience working with children with disabilities
- Dedicated to helping others
- Ability to work under pressure
- Extensive engagement skills
- Adaptability
- Highly motivated
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Emotional Support
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Treatment Planning
- Case Information Confidentiality
- Issue identification and resolution
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
I was adopted at the age of 15 after many years of lived experience in the foster care system. Throughout 2006, I was a guest speaker at multiple adoption seminars advocating for teen adoption.
Professional development completed in Suicide Prevention, Youth Mental Health and First Aid
Affiliations
Phi Theta Kappa
Rhode Island College Dean's List
Timeline
Social Caseworker
Department of Children Youth and Families
04.2024 - Current
Behavioral Assistant
Tides Family Services
11.2021 - 04.2024
Outreach Caseworker
Tides Family Services
10.2020 - 11.2021
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Dr. Tsiaras And Associates
06.2012 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Community College of Rhode Island