Gisele Efon
Minneapolis,United States
Summary
Compassionate professional with 10+ years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources, and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict-resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Social Worker
Hennepin County
Minneapolis, MN
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other professionals.
- Monitored client progress through regular reviews of case notes and contacts with relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitated weekly team meetings to discuss caseloads and ensure effective communication between staff members.
- Mentored junior social workers on best practices in providing therapeutic services to clients.
- Developed collaborative relationships with local schools, hospitals and other organizations serving similar populations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams responsible for coordinating care across multiple service providers.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
- Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
Family Advocate
Catholic Charities Of Saint Paul And Minneapolis
Saint Paul, MN
08.2016 - Current
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes, and technical reports
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents, and children.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Followed data security regulations to keep client information confidential.
Recruiter Manager
Pro Staff
Plymouth, MN
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Reviewed applications, conducted in-person interviews, and administered tests to evaluate applicants' skills.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Led team one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Attended recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
Family Social Worker
Solid Ground
Saint Paul, MN
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted families in identifying and accessing resources to meet their needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including emergency assessment and support to individuals and families in need.
- Conducted home visits with clients to assess family dynamics and identify potential areas of improvement.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for families dealing with issues such as substance abuse, mental illness, parenting skills, domestic violence.
- Developed individualized service plans for each client based on assessments of the family's strengths and weaknesses.
- Maintained accurate case records, including progress notes, evaluations, treatment plans, discharge summaries and other required documentation.
- Collaborated with community partners to ensure that clients received appropriate services or referrals.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss treatment plans for clients.
- Provided educational workshops and trainings related to family dynamics, parenting skills and other topics relevant to social work practice.
- Counseled parents on effective strategies for addressing challenging behaviors exhibited by children or adolescents.
Family Case Manager
Simpson Housing Services
Minneapolis, MN
12.2016 - 07.2019
- Assisted families with accessing resources such as housing, employment opportunities, and health care.
- Attended court hearings related to child welfare cases.
- Organized and led group activities for children from various backgrounds.
- Counseled clients on issues related to divorce or separation proceedings.
- Supported foster parents in their roles within the family unit.
- Educated clients on legal rights regarding custody or guardianship matters.
- Participated in team meetings with social workers, therapists, and probation officers.
- Advised families on available governmental assistance programs such as SNAP or TANF.
- Coached clients on how best to advocate for their children's educational needs.
- Worked closely with schools to ensure that students had necessary accommodations in place.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05-2014
Ph.D. - Doctoral Student in Business Administration
Capella University (Expected Graduation June 2027)
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Family Case Management
- Family maintenance
- Community Resources
- Staff Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Schedule Preparation
- Discharge Planning
- Client Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Cultural Competency
- Compassionate
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Administrative Skills
- Community Networking
- Candidate Selection
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Senior Social Worker
Hennepin County
10.2022 - Current
Recruiter Manager
Pro Staff
09.2021 - 10.2022
Family Social Worker
Solid Ground
11.2019 - 09.2021
Family Case Manager
Simpson Housing Services
12.2016 - 07.2019
Family Advocate
Catholic Charities Of Saint Paul And Minneapolis
08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Ph.D. - Doctoral Student in Business Administration
Capella University (Expected Graduation June 2027)
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