Professional Summary
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Work History
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Kevin Voke

City of Rochester
Rochester
18
years of professional experience

Experienced social worker supporting vulnerable communities through crisis intervention, and client advocacy. Skilled in de-escalation, conflict resolution, and collaborative care planning that connects clients to essential mental health and community resources.

Work History

Emergency Response Social Worker

5 Years 3 Months
City of Rochester | 07.2021 - Current
  • Conductes assessments to determine needs, risks, and appropriate interventions for community members experiencing crisis.
  • Coordinates referrals with community agencies to connect clients to mental health or community resources to help meet community member needs.
  • Provides crisis intervention support during urgent situations, de-escalating and meeting clients with empathy and compassion.
  • Maintains accurate case notes, service records, and confidential documentation aligned with policy requirements.
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated care plans for complex client situations.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Acts as City of Rochester Liaison with the Family Justice Center, a collaboration of domestic violence services providers including district attorneys, multiple law enforcement agencies, and other community resources including the Child Advocacy Center, Willow Domestic Violence Center and Legal Aid, providing compassionate intakes.
  • Worked with the Homeless Outreach Team and on a separate Homeless Outreach Project trying to provide resources and plans to support the homeless in getting resources and achieve permanent housing.

Crisis Counselor

8 Years 2 Months
Rochester Police Department | 04.2013 - 06.2021
  • Provided community based crisis intervention to various crime victims and families.
  • Collaborated with police officers for various types of cases; domestic violence, homicide, accidental death, suicide, parent/child conflict, homelessness, and neighbor/community conflict.
  • Detailed record keeping per NYS requirements.
  • Advocated for clients by connecting them with essential community resources. with various community resources.
    Continuous collateral contact to ensure safe interventions.
  • Coordinated referrals with community mental health and social service providers.

Community Integration Counselor

5 Years
Center for Disability Rights | 10.2008 - 10.2013
  • Provided in home counseling for individuals with combined physical and mental health disabilities.
  • Assessed client needs and developed individualized support recommendations.
  • Advised clients on independent living options, benefits, and community resources.
  • Documented counseling notes, service plans, and follow-up actions accurately.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW Program | Rochester, NY | 06-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

SUNY At Albany | Albany, NY | 06-1996

Skills

Crisis intervention techniques
Client advocacy
Conflict resolution
Social services
Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Timeline

Emergency Response Social Worker

City of Rochester
07.2021 - CurrentRead More

Crisis Counselor

Rochester Police Department
04.2013 - 06.2021Read More

Community Integration Counselor

Center for Disability Rights
10.2008 - 10.2013Read More

Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW Program

Master of Science from Social Work
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SUNY At Albany

Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy
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Kevin Voke