Elaine (Lainie) DeJong
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
I have been a dedicated social worker for approximately fourteen years and I have received promotions in companies. I chose to exit the workforce in 2007 to pursue an advanced degree and to focus on raising my child. I then decided to remain a caregiver to my child rather than pursue my career. In 2009, I began volunteering at PineView Animal Education and Rehabilitation Center. I have volunteered there for almost four years. My child is going to college this year and I decided to return to the workforce.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Lutheran Social Services Of Wisconsin And Upper Michigan
08.2001 - 08.2007
Prepared home studies for new foster home applicants. Provided ongoing support and monitoring to maintain licensure. Maintained agency case files for Interstate Compact On The Placement of Children (ICPC) case files for children in out of state placements.
Ongoing Case Manager
Milwaukee County Department Of Human Services
07.1999 - 08.2001
Provided case management to families and children under court order. Coordinated services and maintained client case file records. Served as agency court representative at Children's Court Center-CHIPS Case proceedings.
Case Manager
Bell Therapy
10.1997 - 07.1999
Provided community support to individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Formulated and implemented treatment plans. Maintained case files in accordance with state Coummunity Support Program (CSP) regulations.
Residential Program Supervisor
Bell Therapy
03.1996 - 10.1997
Provided residential case management of a six-bed. licensed group home (CBRF), comprised of developmentally disabled adults and individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Supervised direct care staff. Formulated and implemented treatment plans. Maintained individual case records and house financial records. Responsible for maintaining state CBRF certification.
Case Manager
Bell Therapy
10.1995 - 03.1996
Worked in a vocation workshop for developmentally disabled adults and individuals with autism. Worked in small group settings and in one to one situations.
Residential Program Supervisor
Bell Therapy
07.1993 - 10.1995
Provided residential case management in an eight-bed, licensed group home (CBRF) for developmentally disabled and mentally ill adults. Supervised direct care staff, formulated and implemented treatment plans. Maintained individual case files and house financial records. Responsible for maintaining state certification.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2009
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12.1997
Skills
I have a great deal of experience working and collaborating with others I am able to multi-task efficiently and really enjoy coordinating people and activities I am able to think creatively to enhance my position and that of others
Hobbies
I enjoy volunteering and gardening. I am also into fitness and boxing.
Timeline
Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Lutheran Social Services Of Wisconsin And Upper Michigan
08.2001 - 08.2007
Ongoing Case Manager
Milwaukee County Department Of Human Services
07.1999 - 08.2001
Case Manager
Bell Therapy
10.1997 - 07.1999
Residential Program Supervisor
Bell Therapy
03.1996 - 10.1997
Case Manager
Bell Therapy
10.1995 - 03.1996
Residential Program Supervisor
Bell Therapy
07.1993 - 10.1995
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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