Kathleen Patrice Gulley
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Caring and experienced Social Worker offering case management expertise quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and management. Committed to achieving high-quality, services to children and families. Specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with other community organizations. Demonstrates advocacy skills, completes home visits and and prepares court reports.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Services Social Worker Master's Degree
County of Sacramento DCFAS
Sacramento, CA
03.2013 - Current
- Presented clients with information, referrals and assistance accessing resources such as food, housing and transportation.
- Performed ongoing monitoring of care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions and goal achievements and suggesting changes accordingly.
- Assisted clients with identifying resources to meet basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, safety, mental health and medical services.
- Advocated for clients' best interest in school settings, at juvenile court and in other systems that interfaced with client and family.
- Worked closely with public child welfare system staff, supervisors and court personnel to identify and mitigate barriers to timely permanency.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify individual needs and specific social services necessary to address identified objectives and goals.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
- Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
- Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
Human Services Specialist
County Of Sacramento, Department Of Human Assistance
Sacramento, CA
11.1998 - 03.2013
- Completed accurate legible documentation for client profile as outlined by policy, reports and observations.
- Prepared documents necessary to initiate, continue and modify public assistance.
- Supported applicants in completing documents with accuracy for human service programs.
- Conducted assessments of family strengths, needs and barriers.
- Discussed rights and responsibilities associated with public assistance with applicants.
- Analyzed numerical and narrative data from automated system to interpret eligibility determinations.
- Interviewed applicants to verify information eligibility for public assistance.
- Obtained income, asset and financial information to determine program eligibility.
- Processed benefit computations and under or overpayment adjustments.
- Attended meetings and participated in staff development training activities.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
- Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
Education
Master of Science - Counselor Education- Marriage Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2026
Master of Science - Counselor Education
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2009
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies
California State University
Sacramento, CA05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
California State University
Sacramento, CA12.1998
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- People Skills
- Active Listening
- Family Maintenance
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Problem Resolution
- Planning & Organizing
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Customer Service
- Good Work Ethic
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential - 2009
Timeline
Human Services Social Worker Master's Degree
County of Sacramento DCFAS
03.2013 - Current
Human Services Specialist
County Of Sacramento, Department Of Human Assistance
11.1998 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Counselor Education
California State University Sacramento
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies
California State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
California State University
Master of Science - Counselor Education- Marriage Family Therapy
University of Phoenix