Jocelene Saint Juste
Cranston
Summary
Personable and empathetic, equipped with deep understanding of social services and compassionate support. Possesses knowledge of case management principles and proficiency in client assessment and resource coordination. Committed to making meaningful impact on individuals and communities through dedicated service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Caseworker II
Department of Children, Youth, & Family
03.2021 - Current
- Assess for safety and risk that could lead to maltreatment in the future
- Assess family strengths, risks, and identify additional support for families
- Attend court hearing, report to the court on family relationships, visitation, behavior changes made towards their goal
- Complete face to face contact with and supervise family’s visitation
FCC Social Worker, Specialized Foster & Adoption Program
Communities For People
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided case management services to foster/adoptive children and parents
- Completed evaluation of the need for additional services for either client or families to maintain placement
- Participated in recruitment campaign for the resource family, and on-call rotation
- Coordinated care with external and internal providers and assessed the provision of quality care for children in the home
Case Manager
Community Care Alliance
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided counseling and case management services to clients with mental illness and/or substance abuse
- Coordinated care with external and internal providers and observed the distribution of client medication
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and assessments of client’s mental health status
- Assisted clients with community resources including finding housing, apply for social security benefits, representative payee, etc
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rhode Island College
Providence, RIBachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Study
Rhode Island College
Providence, RISkills
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Behavioral analysis
- Legal compliance
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Attention to detail
Languages
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Caseworker II
Department of Children, Youth, & Family
03.2021 - Current
FCC Social Worker, Specialized Foster & Adoption Program
Communities For People
01.2019 - 03.2021
Case Manager
Community Care Alliance
11.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Study
Rhode Island College
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