Holly Bennett - Smith
Lake Oswego
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager
Catholic Charities
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Career Coach
Community Action Organization
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies
- Maintained case files and documented actions
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management
Family Support Specialist
Four Oaks
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Work with families to help them overcome their barriers and teach them the skills they need to be successful
- Do regular home visits with families and assist them as needed
- Advocate for families
- Goal setting to help families overcome barriers
Youth Counselor
Four Oaks
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Supervise and interact with children in teaching them life skills
- Assist them in resolving problems and ensuring their physical along with their emotional needs are being met
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
- Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges and milestones
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
KirkWood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2017
Skills
- Case plans/management
- Assessments: Domestic violence, postpartum depression, child development, AC-OK, Eco map
- Crisis plan intervention
- Case file management
- Client advocacy
- Teaching life skills
- Microsoft/Excel
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Timeline
Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager
Catholic Charities
02.2024 - Current
Career Coach
Community Action Organization
11.2022 - 06.2023
Family Support Specialist
Four Oaks
04.2021 - 10.2022
Youth Counselor
Four Oaks
10.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
KirkWood Community College
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