Compassionate Social Worker with 2 1/2 years of experience. A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Social Worker
Craven County Department Of Social Services
New Bern, NC
01.2022 - 05.2022
Provided case management and support services to children and families in the foster care system.
Maintained contact with all parties involved, including birth parents, foster parents, social workers, attorneys, and other relevant individuals.
Monitored visits between biological parents and their children placed in out-of-home settings.
Foster Care Social Worker
Johnston County Department of Social Services
Smithfield, NC
05.2022 - 07.2023
Provided case management and support services to children and families in the foster care system.
Developed individualized service plans to meet the needs of each child in foster care.
Maintained contact with all parties involved, including birth parents, foster parents, social workers, attorneys, and other relevant individuals.
Participated in court hearings regarding placement changes or termination of parental rights.
Monitored visits between biological parents and their children placed in out-of-home settings.
Coordinated transportation for medical appointments or other necessary activities related to a client's case plan.
Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
LINKS and 18-21 Foster Care Social Worker
Nash County Department of Social Services
Nashville, North Carolina
08.2023 - Current
Counseled youth transitioning out of the foster care system into independent living programs or reunification with their families.
Advised guardians ad litem about current placements and progress toward permanency goals for children assigned under their jurisdiction.
Created written reports summarizing case progress which were submitted for review by supervisors.
Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
Assisted teenage youth with developing transitional living plans that highlighted realistic and achievable goals.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2022
Skills
Case Management
Team Collaboration
Excellent Communication
Experience With At-Risk Youth
Parental and Guardian Assistance
Client Documentation
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Certification
North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative
Timeline
LINKS and 18-21 Foster Care Social Worker
Nash County Department of Social Services
08.2023 - Current
Foster Care Social Worker
Johnston County Department of Social Services
05.2022 - 07.2023
Foster Care Social Worker
Craven County Department Of Social Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
East Carolina University
North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative
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