Gwendolyn Wooten
Aurora,Colorado
Summary
Compassionate social worker skilled in providing effective and empathetic support. Have successfully developed and implemented individualized care plans that significantly improved clients' quality of life. Possess strong communication, crisis management, and therapeutic relationship-building skills. Demonstrated impact by fostering positive outcomes in challenging environments through innovative treatment strategies and patient advocacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Crisis: Risk and Response
Aurora Public School District
Aurora, Colorado
01.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented systems to ensure the safety and welfare of all Aurora Public Schools' students and staff.
- Provided comprehensive risk and safety assessments and training to students and staff, ensuring equitable and effective mental health support.
- Developed and maintained threat assessment-specific documentation, comprising operations manuals, engagement model documentation, and training material.
- Maintained documents by managing files following established procedures.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving the efficiency of document creation processes within the organization.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, case managers and other clinical staff in providing comprehensive services to clients.
- Create safety plans with skill building interventions and monitor progress updates.
- Assessed risk factors associated with suicide, sexal offense, or acts of violence towards others.
- Counseled family members on how best to support their loved ones by securing appropriate mental health services.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress and adjusted safety/treatment plans as necessary.
- Assisted clients in developing goals by using effective counseling techniques.
Foster Care Social Case Worker Supervisor
Denver Department of Human Services
Aurora, Colorado
07.2007 - 12.2017
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Improved outcomes and successes by utilizing multidisciplinary risk identification and management in care planning.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Visited clients at residences to assist courts with custody decisions and conduct home study assessments.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving children or vulnerable adults.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Denver
Denver, CO06-2004
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Substance abuse counseling
- Stress management techniques
- Mental health assessment
- Psychopharmacology
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Child development
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Risk assessment and management
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
Neurosequential Model certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention, Restorative Conversation certificate, Licensed Master Social Worker, Suicide Prevention certificate, Solution Focus certificate, Child Abuse certificate and Crisis Management certificate.
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Wrap Around Program and Threat Assessment training for Aurora Public School's district staff.
Timeline
Mental Health Crisis: Risk and Response
Aurora Public School District
01.2018 - Current
Foster Care Social Case Worker Supervisor
Denver Department of Human Services
07.2007 - 12.2017
Neurosequential Model, Crisis Prevention Intervention, Restorative Conversations, Licensed Master Social Worker, Suicide Prevention certificate, Solution Focus certificate, Child Abuse certificate
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Denver
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