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Kaoru Baker

200 Greenlawn Rd., Vestal,NY

Summary

Accomplished Case Worker with extensive experience at Tioga County Department of Social Services, adept in case investigations and client interaction. Excelled in identifying and resolving issues, significantly improving family well-being. Skilled in both hard (case investigations) and soft (client interaction) skills, demonstrating a profound impact on community services without exceeding a numerical percentage.

Motivated Caseworker with high-level integrity and strong desire to help resolve challenges. Compassionate and team-oriented individual offering extensive knowledge of services, treatment options and issue resolution methods for [Type] cases.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Worker

Tioga County Department of Social Services
04.2022 - Current

At Child Protection Department,

  • Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations. Investigating alleged abuse, neglect, maltreatment of exploitation of the children.
  • Conducting Home Visits, interviews and inspections. Gathering and analyzing evidence and data.
  • Assessing child safety and well-being. Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
  • Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
  • Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.

Family Advocate

Greater Opportunities for Chenango County
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
  • Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development, and education to increase potential.
  • Identified available community resources and programs for families of children.

Parents Partner

Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated and managed agency referrals to get parents additional resources.
  • Helped parents developing coping skills and plans for routine and crisis situations.
  • Utilized experience in child welfare system to better serve parents.

Direct Care Staff

Catholic Charities of Broome County
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.

Community Service Provider

Elmcrest Children's Center
11.2016 - 12.2019
  • Work with the children with disabilities in One-One-One bases in the community settings.l
  • Services includes: Skill Building, Anger Management, Academic Achievement, and Community Habitation.
  • Attend monthly meetings with other service providers and care managers.

Youth Care Specialist

Stillwater Residential Treatment Facility
05.2014 - 11.2019
  • Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
  • Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
  • Attended Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
  • Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

State University Of NY College At Cortland
06-2020

Skills

  • Case investigations
  • Issue identification and resolution
  • Client interaction

Timeline

Case Worker

Tioga County Department of Social Services
04.2022 - Current

Family Advocate

Greater Opportunities for Chenango County
12.2021 - 06.2022

Parents Partner

Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network
12.2019 - 12.2021

Direct Care Staff

Catholic Charities of Broome County
01.2019 - 12.2019

Community Service Provider

Elmcrest Children's Center
11.2016 - 12.2019

Youth Care Specialist

Stillwater Residential Treatment Facility
05.2014 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

State University Of NY College At Cortland
Kaoru Baker