Jacqueline
Mindoro,WI
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with eight years of comprehensive experience providing social services and supportive care to various groups of individuals including children/adolescents, parents and caregivers, individuals struggling with mental health/crisis concerns and victims of felony level domestic assault, sexual assault and homicide. Well-versed in assessing client strengths and areas of need, assisting in completing referrals to community resources and building rapport with a vast array of individuals in a respectful, dignified and trauma informed approach. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities, in the midst of crisis and time sensitive situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
La Crosse County Human Services
La Crosse, WI
06.2021 - Current
- Maintain thorough case history records and progress notes.
- Maintain lists of resources helpful to clients as well as direct referrals to said resources.
- Interview clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs, specifically in regards to mental health/crisis related needs.
- Create and implement Crisis Plans that target specific goals/behaviors/needs/strengths specific to each individual.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of case managers, therapists, hospital staff, school staff etc. to ensure appropriate and responsive services for clients.
- Provide Mental Health Assessments and implement Chapter 51 detentions in a coordinated effort with local Law Enforcement agencies.
- Provide case management services following Chapter 51 detentions.
- Provide immediate and responsive mental health support to individuals experiencing mental health crisis' within the County.
Social Worker
Olmsted County
Rochester, MN
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of participants.
- Conducted home visits and assessments to evaluate the safety and wellbeing of children.
- Assisted with finding safe, stable housing for at-risk youth.
- Collaborated with community partners such as law enforcement, schools, and health care providers to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
- Developed case plans and service agreements that outlined goals and objectives for each family member.
- Facilitated meetings between parents and guardians and other stakeholders to discuss progress towards goals.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including notes, reports, assessments, court documents.
- Monitored compliance with court orders ensuring that all conditions are met promptly and accurately.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Assisted individuals through criminal justice process, providing information and support.
- Corresponded and collaborated with law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, social services agencies, judges, court staff and other victim advocacy groups.
- Acted as liaison between victims and law enforcement agencies to assist with filing police reports and explain informed consent.
- Created awareness of victims' rights and services by delivering presentations to agencies, schools and community groups.
Social Worker
La Crosse County Human Services
La Crosse, WI
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of participants.
- Conducted home visits and assessments to evaluate the safety and wellbeing of children.
- Assisted with finding safe, stable housing for at-risk youth.
- Collaborated with community partners such as law enforcement, schools, and health care providers to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
- Developed case plans and service agreements that outlined goals and objectives for each family member.
- Facilitated meetings between parents and guardians and other stakeholders to discuss progress towards goals.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including notes, reports, assessments, court documents.
- Monitored compliance with court orders ensuring that all conditions are met promptly and accurately.
- Reviewed child abuse and neglect cases through a multi-disciplinary team process to determine risk factors and appropriate interventions.
- Provided education on parenting skills, stress management techniques, conflict resolution methods.
- Advocates on behalf of children in court proceedings when necessary to ensure their safety and well-being is protected.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/At Risk Youth
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse12.2014
Skills
- Risk assessment and critical thinking skills
- Aftercare Follow up
- Mental Health Training
- Psycho-Social Assessments
- Community Referrals
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Domestic Violence Training
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cultural Competency
- Patient-Centered Care
- Confidential Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
- Data Collection and Management
- Safety Planning
- Resource Navigation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Informed Care
Certification
- Certified Social Worker - Wisconsin. License Number 12581.
Timeline
Social Worker
La Crosse County Human Services
06.2021 - Current
Social Worker
Olmsted County
09.2018 - 06.2021
Social Worker
La Crosse County Human Services
10.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/At Risk Youth
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse