Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise with quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Committed to achieving high-quality care for children and families. Enthusiastic about supporting best practices in community setting. Resourceful and collaborative team player. Compassionate and team-oriented individual offering extensive knowledge of services. Motivated with high-level integrity and strong desire to help resolve challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Release Case Worker
Insight Global : BCFS Health And Human Services
San Antonio, TX
02.2022 - 09.2022
Provide ongoing case management with a focus on screening and making appropriate referrals to address child’s needs in the following domains: Placement issues, safety issues, education, health, mental health, legal/immigration proceedings, substance abuse, independent living, criminal/juvenile justice, child enrichment activities
Submit detailed and thorough documentation in compliance with policies and procedures. Utilize social work best practices for thorough assessments of child’s progress and services provided
Created service plan and followed up on families compliance and guidance
Perform crisis intervention services directly, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure minor’s safety and well-being in a crisis situation
Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with other community agencies for treatment.
Maintain regular and timely communication with supervisor and area director around any issues concerning the child’s safety, stability, or well-being in the placement
Bilingual Care Coordinator
Andrus
Yonkers, NY
02.2021 - 02.2022
Work with clients ages 4-21 years old with severely emotional disabilities, complex trauma and/or two chronic medical condition
Facilitate on-going assessment of patient and family needs and oversee the implementation of interdisciplinary plan of care
Collaborate with care team (schools, hospitals, and additional providers) to improve overall patient care
Support parents in making key educational plans and decisions for children.
Performed home visits per month to evaluate client engagement in community services, medication management, mood, behavior and families well being
Bilingual Case Manager
Cayuga Centers
New York, NY
08.2019 - 12.2020
Engaged with children ages 2- 12 years old with hispanic background under ORR care
Complete progress note, Safety Plans and SIRs as required
Staff case with Case Coordinator and Federal Field Specialist based on case needs
Maintain contact with sponsor, caregiver in country of origin and foster parent in the best interest of the child under care
Case Aide
Children’s Village
Queens, NY
08.2017 - 05.2019
Supervised family visits in agency setting
Assisted case workers in home visits, school visits and court
Developed adoption and foster care Biopsychosocial with interns
Attended training (Mental Health First Aid, Visiting Coach)
Assisted program manager with analyzing spreadsheets for CANS purpose
Worked with Vice President and Program manager to develop Collaborative Parenting approach initiative
Education
Bachelors of Social Work - Child Welfare, Psychology
Hunter College City University of New York
05.2019
Skills
Case management experience
Organizational Skills
Resource Identification
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Community integration
Client Advocacy
Community Outreach
Mental Health Support
Timeline
Post Release Case Worker
Insight Global : BCFS Health And Human Services
02.2022 - 09.2022
Bilingual Care Coordinator
Andrus
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bilingual Case Manager
Cayuga Centers
08.2019 - 12.2020
Case Aide
Children’s Village
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelors of Social Work - Child Welfare, Psychology
Hunter College City University of New York
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