Karen Noel
Robbinsville,NC
Summary
Assisting struggling populations has always been a purpose of mine. After a year of working with the aging population, I recognize that working with young people is where I shine and what my heart and soul prefers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
TSALI CARE CENTER
Cherokee, NC
03.2025 - Current
- ASSISTING 50 AGING ADULTS IN GETTING THEIR ASSORTED NEEDS MET, IN THE FACILITY AND UPON DISCHARGE.
- LEADING AN AVERAGE OF 4 CARE PLAN MEETINGS WEEKLY FOCUSING ON NEEDS AND UPDATES.
- ATTENDING INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEETINGS EVERY MORNING TO GARNER UPDATES AND FOLLOW-THROUGH ON ALL NECESSARY ACTIVITIES TO HELP ENSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF ALL.
- ADMINISTERING ASSESSMENTS, INCLUDING MOOD, BEHAVIOR, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL HISTORY, AND TRAUMA HISTORY AND DOCUMENTING THE RESULTS IN A TIMELY MANNER.
- ADDING TRAUMA-INFORMED SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL GOALS AND INTERVENTIONS TO CARE PLANS FOR ALL 50 RESIDENTS.
Primary Clinician for Intensive In-Home
ELIADA HOMES
Asheville, NC
01.2024 - 03.2025
- ASSESS AND MANAGE CRISIS SITUATIONS AND EMERGENCIES THAT MIGHT ARISE TO HELP ENSURE CLIENT SAFETY AND PROMOTE GROWTH AND TRUST.
- LEARN FROM REQUIRED AND OPTIONAL TRAININGS TO ALWAYS BE GROWING IN MY KNOWLEDGE AND ADDING SKILLS TO MY REPETOIRE.
- DOCUMENT ALL INTERACTIONS WITH THE CLIENTS AND MONITOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO EVALUATE AND ASSESS FOR OUTCOMES.
- MONITORED PATIENT PROGRESS AND ADOPTED INTERVENTIONS BASED ON EVER EVOLVING NEEDS.
- MANAGE AND SUPPORT A TEAM OF 2 QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS GEARED TOWARDS BEST PRACTICIES.
- CONDUCTED COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS TO DEVELOP TRAILORED TREATMENT PLANS FOR DIVERSE PATIENT NEEDS AND PRESENTATIONS.
- COLLABORATED WITH VARIOUS MULTIDISCINPLINARY TEAMS TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE THROUGH INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY.
- IMPLEMENTED EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO IMPROVE THERAPEUTIC OUTCOMES.
- DELIVERED PATIENT-CENTERED CARE BY ASSESSING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND IMPLEMENTING TAILORED TREATMENT PLANS.
Primary Clinician
HCANA/ASHEVILLE DETOX
Asheville, NC
05.2023 - 09.2023
- DEVELOPE TRUST AND COMPLETE INITIAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ARRIVAL.
- FACILITATE GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS BASED ON OVERALL NEEDS OF THE POPULATION AND THE LEVEL OF COMFORT WITH ONE ANOTHER.
- UTILIZE EVIDENCE BASED THERAPIES IN 1-0N-1 THERAPY SESSIONS AND ENGAGING IN FAMILY CONTACT AND TEACHING.
- COLLABORATE WITH OTHER CLINICAL, MEDICAL AND OPERATIONAL TEAM MEMBERS TO DELIVER CONSISTENT SUPPORT.
- MONITOR AND DOCUMENT CLIENT PROGRESS, TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT OBSERVATIONS IN A TIMELY MANNER.
- DEVELOPED INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS BASED ON EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES AND CLIENT NEEDS.
- CONDUCTED CRISIS INTERVENTION SESSIONS, EFFECTIVELY MANAGING ACUTE BEHAVIORAL SITUATIONS.
Support Services Coordinator
THE COUNCIL ON AGING FOR HENDERSON COUNTY
Hendersonville, NC
04.2022 - 03.2023
- AND COORDINATED SERVICE DELIVERY SERVICE DELIVERY FOR SENIORS, ENSURING TIMELY ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES.
- IMPLEMENTED OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT. .
- FACILITATED TRAINING SESSIONS FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ON BEST PRACTICES IN CLIENT INTERACTION AND SERVICE PROVISION.
- DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENHANCE PROGRAM OUTREACH.
- MANAGED GRANTS DESIGNED TO ASSIST THE AGED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS AND FULFILLING ALL GRANT REQUIREMENTS.
Youth Services Director
THE UNDER ONE SKY VILLAGE FOUNDATION
Asheville, NC
03.2017 - 12.2021
- ASSESSED "GOODNESS OF FIT" FOR YOUTH, DISCUSSING NEEDS AND GOALS WITH VARIOUS INTERESTED ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
- DETERMINING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP NEEDS AND HELPING TO DESIGN THE PROGRAM TO BE TRAUMA INFORMED AND EFFECTIVE.
- TRAINING THE STAFF IN FOSTER CARE, TRAUMA, RESILIENCEY, ET CETERA SO THEY WERE EQUIPPED TO BEST UNDERSTAND AND SERVE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE.
- LEADING DISCUSSION GROUPS, ASSISTING WITH LIFE SKILLS GROUPS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND GROWTH.
- ENCOURAGED RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUTSIDE ENTITIES TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR PROGRAM, INCLUDING DSS AND OTHER KINSHIP ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS.
- FOSTERED PARTNERSHIPS WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO EXPAND RESOURCE AVAILABILITY.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE
SPRINGFIELD, MA05.2005
Skills
- TEAM PLAYER
- PERSON CENTERED
- EFFECTIVE IN ALMOST ALL CRISIS SITUATIONS
- ENJOY CONDUCTING ASSESSMENTS
- INVESTED IN SEEING GROWTH OF STAFF, CLIENTS AND FAMILY
Timeline
Social Worker
TSALI CARE CENTER
03.2025 - Current
Primary Clinician for Intensive In-Home
ELIADA HOMES
01.2024 - 03.2025
Primary Clinician
HCANA/ASHEVILLE DETOX
05.2023 - 09.2023
Support Services Coordinator
THE COUNCIL ON AGING FOR HENDERSON COUNTY
04.2022 - 03.2023
Youth Services Director
THE UNDER ONE SKY VILLAGE FOUNDATION
03.2017 - 12.2021
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE