Justine Kruger
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Assist in providing client services within wide variety of fields, with strong foundation in psychology, rehabilitation and social work, including support for families. Skilled in assisting clients by identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. Support in developing, organizing and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Services Coordinator
Hope Cooperative
01.2020 - Current
- Managed caseloads effectively to provide optimal levels of personalized attention and support for each client struggling with intensive mental health symptoms
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies for addressing unique challenges faced by each client within their specific context.
- Assisted clients in overcoming barriers to accessing needed services, such as transportation or financial limitations.
Mental Health Worker
Milhous Children And Family Services
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Developed rapport with patients by actively listening and demonstrating empathy during one-on-one sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
Soul Medic
Remedy Live
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Provided mental health rehab support on crisis line with individuals calling with suicidal Ideation.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA05.2016
High School Diploma -
Ramona High School
Ramona, CA06.2012
Skills
- Therapeutic Services
- Family Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Child Welfare Expertise
- Social Services
- Attention to Detail
- Case Management
- Efficient under pressure
Certification
- Safe Talk, suicide preparedness and crisis trained
- LOCUS trained
- ANSA and CANS certified
- Trained in both SMART care and AVATAR systems
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Services Coordinator
Hope Cooperative
01.2020 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Milhous Children And Family Services
05.2018 - 01.2020
Soul Medic
Remedy Live
03.2016 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Jessup University
High School Diploma -
Ramona High School
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