Kara Hemingway

Social Worker Case Manager

Department of Children and Families

12.1988 - 10.2021

Improved client outcomes by developing comprehensive case plans and coordinating services with community partners.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Increased access to resources by connecting clients to appropriate financial, housing, medical, and educational services.
Managed high-risk cases to ensure safety and well-being of children through timely assessments and appropriate interventions.
Enhanced family stability by providing counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support for a diverse caseload.
Conducted thorough assessments of client strengths and needs in order to provide tailored recommendations for individualized treatment plans.
Reviewed agency policies regularly so as to stay updated regarding changes affecting eligibility criteria, service offerings, or client rights.
Maintained accurate records, adhering to strict documentation guidelines and confidentiality requirements for compliance purposes.
Provided culturally competent services to diverse populations while maintaining sensitivity to cultural norms and values.
Coordinated with mental health professionals or medical providers to address any concerns related to clients'' psychological or physical wellbeing.
Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
Facilitated successful reunifications by working collaboratively with families, foster parents, and legal representatives.
Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors and peers, contributing to a positive work environment that fostered collaboration and professional growth.
Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
Trained specialized foster parents to care for children with severe behavioral and emotional needs.