Grace Renteria
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced with client assessment, crisis intervention, and resource coordination. Utilizes deep knowledge of community resources to support diverse client needs effectively. Strong understanding of case management principles, ensuring thorough and compassionate client support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Social Caseworker
Denver Department of Human Services
Denver, CO
06.2022 - Current
- Conducting comprehensive child welfare assessments and promoting safety for the wellbeing of children in the home.
- Assessing a family's needs in order to achieve safety in the home, connecting families to community resources and services.
- Completing Safety/Risk Assessments, Determining the findings of an abuse or neglect assessment.
- Preparing documents for court involved cases, testifying, determining next steps and/or treatment plans based on the court’s recommendations.
Part-time Manager
Cold Stone Creamery
Aurora, CO
01.2016 - Current
- Trained in production and consistently maintained product quality. Ensuring other team members are assigned tasks to maintain an appropriate amount of product inventory.
Intern Student
Denver Human Services-Child Welfare
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Shadow intake caseworkers during a child welfare assessment.
- Conduct interviews with family, children and others involved in a abuse/neglect referral
- Document record of contact notes and complete other reports/notes for safety/risk assessments, and treatment plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
05-2022
Skills
- Child welfare expertise
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Cultural awareness
- Assessment skills
- Observational reports
- Client engagement
- Resolving conflict
- Debriefing with clients
- Leadership and accountability
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Intake Social Caseworker
Denver Department of Human Services
06.2022 - Current
Intern Student
Denver Human Services-Child Welfare
08.2021 - 05.2022
Part-time Manager
Cold Stone Creamery
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver