Jamie Twofoot
Portales,NM
Summary
Compassionate Family Social Worker with 6 years of experience in nonprofit settings. Dedicated to providing effective and empathetic care. Hardworking, reliable, and service providing professional with an excellent work ethic. Seeking to provide effective and supportive care with families, young adults and children through long term case success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adoptions Case Worker
New Mexico Christian Children's Home
Portales, New Mexico
06.2021 - Current
- Conducted interviews with birthparents, adoptive parents, and children involved in the adoption process.
- Provided support to adoptees by connecting them with appropriate resources when necessary.
- Advised clients on all aspects of the adoption process including financial matters.
- Facilitated post-placement visits between adoptive families and birthparents as needed.
- Collaborated with social workers, attorneys, medical professionals, and other relevant parties.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Educated prospective adoptive parents about their rights and responsibilities under state law.
- Assisted adopted individuals in obtaining copies of their original birth certificates when requested.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
- Provided counseling to families considering adoption.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive home studies for potential adoptive parents.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
- Created resources such as handouts, brochures, and booklets to provide information about adoption services.
- Assessed legal documents related to adoptions and ensured compliance with applicable laws.
- Maintained client files and tracked progress of each case throughout the adoption process.
- Provided counseling services to individuals, couples and families.
Social Worker
New Mexico Christian Children's Home
Portales, New Mexico
05.2018 - Current
- Established partnerships with local businesses or organizations that could provide additional support for clients.
- Coordinated community resources for individuals in need of assistance or support.
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
- Collaborated with other service providers to ensure delivery of comprehensive care.
- Monitored client progress and outcomes, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Attended workshops, conferences, seminars, and trainings to stay abreast of current trends in the field.
- Advocated on behalf of clients at various levels within government agencies or other organizations when necessary.
- Conducted individual assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate interventions.
Case Management Social Worker
New Beginnings Substance Abuse Treatment
Clovis, New Mexico
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.
- Created discharge summaries detailing each client's treatment plan outcomes upon completion of program requirements.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Advised clients regarding available resources such as housing programs, employment opportunities, and financial assistance.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Developed relationships with community resources to refer clients for additional support services they may need.
- Educated clients about the effects of substance use disorders on physical and psychological functioning.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University
Clovis, NM05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Minor Education
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12-2015
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Multicultural competence
- Service plan coordination
- Assessment skills
- Substance abuse awareness
Certification
- New Mexico State LMSW License Obtained: 02/2019 Renew: 07/2026 License # M-10697
- NASW CEU Obtained Mar 2024.
- SAFE Home Study Certification
- TBRI Certification.
Timeline
Adoptions Case Worker
New Mexico Christian Children's Home
06.2021 - Current
Social Worker
New Mexico Christian Children's Home
05.2018 - Current
Case Management Social Worker
New Beginnings Substance Abuse Treatment
01.2018 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Minor Education
Eastern New Mexico University
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