Jessica Hutton
Visalia,CA
Summary
Seeking to apply the skills and knowledge I obtained with my bachelor's degree in social work and 20+ years of work experience as a social worker.
Experienced with client support and program implementation, ensuring provision of essential social services. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving to address and resolve client issues efficiently. Knowledge of community resources and client advocacy, contributing to improved client outcomes and well-being.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Assistant
Sierra View Medical Center
03.2007 - Current
- In service training from an LCSW Director in hospital setting
- Serves as a resource and mediator between patients and family and physician team.
- Serves as part of the interdisciplinary team to help patients and families understand and cope with emotional and social problems that affect their health status.
- Use community resources to link and connect patients and families to transition them from hospital to home
Human Services Specialist II
Department of Human Assistance Sacramento
09.2004 - 03.2007
- Performs duties in the provisions of public assistance benefits and basic employment services to customers
- Able to interpret and apply all state regulations and procedures to determine eligibility
- Reviews and monitors cases for the purposes of re-determination, over issuance, budgeting errors, and overpayments
- Refers customers to employment preparation courses/training and/or vocational assessment
Independent Living Case Manager
In Alliance
01.2001 - 08.2004
- Program manager responsible for supervising staff, leadership, staff development, training, policies and procedures
- Effectively interacts with consumers and their support system and coordinates with the Regional Center
- Attended ongoing trainings working with developmental disabilities and non compliance behaviors
- Responsible for holding monthly staff meetings to ensure meeting ILP yearly goals for the consumer
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
UMass Global
Aliso Viejo, CA12-2025
Master of Science - Social Work
Sacramento State University
Sacramento01.2001
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Porterville Junior College
Porterville01.1996
Skills
- Empathy display
- Client assessment
- Caseload management
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Social Services Assistant
Sierra View Medical Center
03.2007 - Current
Human Services Specialist II
Department of Human Assistance Sacramento
09.2004 - 03.2007
Independent Living Case Manager
In Alliance
01.2001 - 08.2004
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Porterville Junior College
Master's Degree - Social Work
UMass Global
Master of Science - Social Work
Sacramento State University