Judy Parker
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering 10 + years of crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and trauma informed care , as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Specialist
SCAN, Inc.
Ft. Wayne, IN
08.2018 - Current
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors.
SAFE Certified Home Study Practitioner
SCAN, Inc.
Ft. Wayne, IN
01.2017 - Current
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Daybreak Crisis Homes Worker
SCAN, Inc.
Ft. Wayne, IN
06.2011 - Current
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with parents and address concerns.
- Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.
- Documented risk to each client and context of concerns.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne
Ft. Wayne, IN06.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Ivy Tech
Ft. Wayne, IN06.2008
Skills
- Parenting skills
- Role modeling
- Child abuse and neglect dynamics
- Child development
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
SCAN, Inc.
08.2018 - Current
SAFE Certified Home Study Practitioner
SCAN, Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Daybreak Crisis Homes Worker
SCAN, Inc.
06.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Ivy Tech