Franchesca Bertha
Summary
Experienced child welfare professional with strong skills in case management, advocacy, and crisis intervention. Adept at building collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with diverse populations to achieve successful outcomes. Known for reliability, adaptability, and results-driven approach in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traditional Foster Care Case Manager
Child Link
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Attended proceedings and testified for reunification and permanent placement cases.
- Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
- Plan supportive services for families as needed.
- Provided in-home training and support to foster parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
Social Work-I Intern
YMCA- Youth Safety and Violence Prevention Program
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Essential in working one-on-one with young people who have been affected by violence, offering them case management, mentoring, and advocacy
- Utilized strengthening trauma-informed practices to support youth in group and individual settings
- Identify and recruit youth with a history of trauma for YSVP programming
- Developed positive relationships with youth, provided relationship-building activities, and programming
- Lead peace circles and curriculum-guided group sessions
- Provide structured recreational activities using YMCA facilities
- Provided group- cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety disorder among seven IB- students at Bennito Juarez High School
Care Coordinator/ Case Manager
Community Care Systems, Inc.
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients needs to devise personalized care plans, addressing both health and social determinants.
- Assessed patient needs and connected them with appropriate resources to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
- Engaged with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive approach to client support.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Chicago State University
05.2024
B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Social Work
Governors State University
08.2020
Skills
- Child Welfare
- Case Management
- Individual Counseling
- Social Services
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship building
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker/ 150115423
- Child Welfare Licensed – Illinois Department of Children and Families Services
- CREAP- Illinois Department of Children and Families Services
Timeline
Traditional Foster Care Case Manager
Child Link
05.2024 - 03.2025
Social Work-I Intern
YMCA- Youth Safety and Violence Prevention Program
09.2023 - 04.2024
Care Coordinator/ Case Manager
Community Care Systems, Inc.
10.2019 - 09.2020
B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Social Work
Governors State University
Masters of Social Work -
Chicago State University
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