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Donna Szpulecki

Kingston

Summary

Compassionate professional experienced in adult and child protective services. Skilled in maintaining case information confidentiality and effective communication with clients. Committed to linking individuals to essential community resources for improved well-being.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Caseworker Aide (Adult Protective Services)

Ulster County Department of Social Services
12.2024 - Current

supports social workers by helping vulnerable adults aged 18 and older who face abuse, neglect, or self-neglect. Their main duties involve assisting with client home visits, organizing support services, and managing paperwork.

Supported clients in securing medical appointments and navigating public benefit applications. Joined caseworkers during home assessments to review client living situations. Diligently logged client interactions and prepared comprehensive reports for caseworkers. Oversaw well-being of elderly or disabled clients to protect against exploitation. Linked clients to crucial community care resources and emergency assistance programs.

Probation Assistant

Ulster County Department of Social Services
04.2024 - 12.2024

Facilitated wellness calls and conducted home or school visits to gather intake information. Linked families to local health, housing, mental health, and employment resources. Supported staff by collecting social history data and compiling relevant statistics. Acted as intermediary between families and court system for effective collaboration.

Caseworker Aide (Child Protective Services)

Ulster County Department of Social Services
01.2015 - 04.2024

Retrieved state central registry reports from connections database for assignment to personnel. Organized and maintained on-call schedules to ensure efficient coverage. Assisted investigative personnel with case-related tasks and documentation. Interacted with public daily, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Supported family and child advocacy unit through partial assignment during service period.

Caseworker Aide (Preventative)

Ulster County Department of Social Services
10.2012 - 01.2015

Transported clients to appointments, court dates, and shopping trips. Supervised family visitations to ensure compliance with safety protocols. Conducted data entry of notes following visitations for accurate record-keeping. Administered drug tests for client qualification and compliance. Engaged with the public daily to facilitate communication and support services.

Community Service Aide

Ulster County Department of Social Services
06.2002 - 06.2012

Delivered comprehensive transportation services to clients on a daily basis in numerous counties. Managed client transport logistics across diverse geographic areas to ensure timely service.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Ulster County Community College
Stone Ridge, NY
01-2016

Skills

  • Case information confidentiality
  • Client interaction
  • Highly effective communication
  • Client advocacy
  • Client engagement
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Behavioral observation
  • Case file documentation

Timeline

Caseworker Aide (Adult Protective Services)

Ulster County Department of Social Services
12.2024 - Current

Probation Assistant

Ulster County Department of Social Services
04.2024 - 12.2024

Caseworker Aide (Child Protective Services)

Ulster County Department of Social Services
01.2015 - 04.2024

Caseworker Aide (Preventative)

Ulster County Department of Social Services
10.2012 - 01.2015

Community Service Aide

Ulster County Department of Social Services
06.2002 - 06.2012

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Ulster County Community College
Donna Szpulecki