Jennifer Kane
Madison,WI
Summary
Child Protective Services Social Worker highly skilled in responding to reports of child abuse or neglect. Approaches cases with calm and objective eye with well-being of all parties in mind. Works cooperatively with law enforcement, court officials and educators to promote welfare of child. Comfortable working with clients of all social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protection Social Worker
County of Dane
01.2023 - Current
- Assess reports of child abuse and neglect
- Evaluate client situations and determine if appropriate intervention is needed.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate thorough service for clients.
- Evaluate client situations and determine if appropriate intervention is needed.
- Support client access to resources like housing, financial assistance, transportation, healthcare, and employment services.
Master of Social Work Intern
Newcap, Inc
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Evaluated clients and formulated individualized service plans outlining short-term and long-term goals.
- Provided individual therapy and support under direction of experienced staff.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored intervention plans.
- Offered community resources and referrals to support client basic needs.
- Documented client social history, treatment and related information.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
Case Manager
Encompass Christian Counseling
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated ongoing case management services to support successful outcomes and achieve stabilization goals.
- Partnered with local service providers, outreach workers, case managers, and collaborative agencies to streamline services for members.
- Formulated comprehensive client-focused case plan with short and long-term objectives.
- Facilitated client assessments to identify suitable treatment plans and resources.
Child Protection Social Worker
Outagamie County DHHS
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by providing children with age-appropriate opportunities for interaction with parents and by maintaining safety of all participants
- Preserved legal records for court proceedings and presented testimony
- Recorded client data in centralized database and sustained current case records for all clients.
- Engaged with clients to evaluate service needs and issued referrals for services.
- Case management of clients
Program Manager
Adult Care Consultants
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Interacted with, selected, and coached unfamiliar staff members.
- supervised group home for twelve residents with behavioral and developmental disabilities and managed level 5 treatment foster home for at-risk teens in foster care system
- Managed staff members and developed staff schedule.
- Directed staff training and development through role modeling and teaching appropriate resident engagement techniques
- Managed staff resident issues and comprehensive care aspects to ensure compliance with group home standards.
- Established positive rapport with residents, staff, and other individuals by demonstrating respect, engaging in active listening, and posing relevant questions.
- Formulated and supervised budget
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12-2022
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI05-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Educational Assisting
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH09-2009
Skills
- Investigate alleged child abuse and child neglect
- Assess for safety
- Implementation of safety plans
- Trauma informed care
- Advocate for clients
- Effective motivational interviewing
- Legal documentation and testimony
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Knowledgeable of WI State Standards
- Family engagement
- Caseload management
- Permanency planning
Certification
- CSW - Certified Social Worker
Timeline
Child Protection Social Worker
County of Dane
01.2023 - Current
Master of Social Work Intern
Newcap, Inc
08.2022 - 12.2022
Case Manager
Encompass Christian Counseling
12.2021 - 08.2022
Child Protection Social Worker
Outagamie County DHHS
12.2020 - 12.2021
Program Manager
Adult Care Consultants
05.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Educational Assisting
North Central State College
Master of Social Work -
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin