Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ongoing Social Worker
Department Of Children And Families
09.2019 - Current
Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports.
Attended numerous of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Testified under oath as child advocate in family court to assist with child custody decisions.
Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Behavior Technician
Autism Behavioral Center
06.2019 - 03.2020
Observed patients and collected data.
Helped implement interventions outlined in behavior treatment plans.
Helped patients accomplish daily tasks and build social skills.
Used techniques such classical conditioning, shaping and chaining.
Designed materials and activities to support treatment goals.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Completed required documentation in timely manner.
Lead Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Health Works Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2019
Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
Lead parent training and development to support program objectives.
Completed weekly progress notes, updated quarterly treatment plans and maintained patient records by successfully utilizing practice management software, including Central Reach.
Highlighted problematic behavior with healthy alternatives.
Behavioral Therapist
MIllbury High School
10.2017 - 02.2018
Maintained a caseload of more than 1 child in public schools.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
collected data on social interactions, class behavior.
run and developed programs to suit client needs in a school environment.
Behavior Therapist
Autism Behavioral Services
05.2017 - 2018
Worked with children with autism ranging from 24 months to 19 years old on learning social skills and life skills in an ever-changing world while taking data and observing behaviors.
Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant Preceptor
Oak Knoll Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
01.2014 - 2017
Provided rehabilitation care to individuals 40-100 years of age.
Collaborated with nursing staff to provide high quality physical, emotional, and ethical care to patients and their families.
Evaluated and documented data in Patient logs and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life for elderly patients.
Ensure HIPAA compliance.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Rehab Certified Nursing Assistant
Marlborough Hills Rehab and Healthcare
06.2013 - 02.2014
Provided rehabilitation care to individuals 40-100 years of age.
Collaborated with nursing staff to provide high quality physical, emotional, and ethical care to
patients and their families.
Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being
by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of
skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and
muscular dystrophy.
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