KIMBERLY ROGERS
Altadena,CA
Summary
As a compassionate and seasoned Supervising Children's Social Worker with 27 years of experience, I specialize in assessments, engagement, conflict resolution, teaming, and effective communication. I collaborate effectively with all levels of DCFS personnel to ensure optimal child protection intervention services, safety, welfare, reunification, permanency, and advocacy. I am recognized for my leadership skills, providing caring and comprehensive support to families, children, and community stakeholders.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Children’s Social Worker- Placement Support Division/Temporary Shelter Care Facility/Placement Assistance Staff/Bureau of Specialized Response Services
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES
09.2014 - Current
- Supervised and evaluated the work performance of a unit of CSW's, Placement Assistance Staff, Group Supervisors, and Human Service Aides that provide quality social services for children referred to DCFS by monitoring and coordinating their work activities in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, state laws and regulations. Conducted 1-on-1 staff and monthly unit meetings.
- Reviewed TSCF intake referral documents, 561 Medical HUB exam forms, Hospital discharge records, investigation narratives, contact documentation, court reports, and Psychotropic Medical Authorization for newly detained, Courtesy Hold, or Replacement youth with placement disruption and/or challenging barriers.
- Collected case/referral data from regional staff to verify bed availability and connection to outreach supportive services for medically cleared children at the HUB before entering TSCF.
- Coordinated transportation for children from VIP to the TSCF or placement while ensuring regular communication updates on each child's status. Completed daily shift log updates.
- Managed and ensured all DCFS county vehicle preventative maintenance and safety inspections were performed In role as TSCF Vehicle Coordinator. Completed monthly DCFS Fleet reports.
Voluntary Unit SCSW & Community Based Liaison- Family Preservation
10.2012 - 09.2014
- Conducted thorough reviews of DCFS 800 and DCFS 802 forms to confirm that the family's referral to the Family Preservation program meets all requirements. Assigned referrals and cases to a Family Preservation Agency.
- Facilitated the planning of community meetings and resource events with various SPA 4 community partners including but not limited to: family preservation and mental health community service agencies, and other County Departments.
- Completed monthly reports for the UpFront Assessment, Family Preservation, Partnerships for Families, Community Response, and Alternative Resource Services referrals and enrollment
- Supervised the work performance of a unit of Voluntary CSWs that provided family preservation type supportive services to clients, as well as monitored and coordinated their work activities.
- Maintained log and conducted weekly case consultations with ER and Continuing Services CSW & SCSW to assess suitability for voluntary case services.
Supervising Children’s Social Worker- Emergency Response
07.2008 - 10.2012
- Supervised the work performance of a unit of Children’s Social Workers (CSW) that provide quality social services for children and families referred to DCFS.
- Developed staff professionalism, gathered data, ensured clients were linked to the appropriate community resources/services to address the needs of the family, evaluated the work performance of CSWs, appropriately administered disciplinary actions, reviewed investigation narratives, contact documentation, court reports, conducted monthly unit meetings, and child safety investigations on unusual or challenging cases.
Supervising Children’s Social Worker (SCSW) – Intensive Social Worker
04.2006 - 06.2008
- Supervised the work performance of a unit of Intensive Social Worker (ISW) CSWs that provided immediate family maintenance or reunification pre-jurisdiction disposition court ordered and DCFS recommended services for children and families.
Children’s Social Worker – S.T.A.R.T Multi-disciplinary WIC 300-600
05.1999 - 02.2006
- Within a multi-disciplinary team setting, collaborated with a Probation officer, DMH Clinician, and Education specialist to identify and assess at risk dependent youth under WIC 300/602 dual supervision.
- Provided intense case management and supportive family maintenance, reunification and/or permanent placement services for children and families.
Children’s Social Worker – Generic Family Maintenance/Reunification
11.1997 - 04.1999
- Investigated allegations of child abuse, supervised, completed and provided family maintenance and reunification services for children and families.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Cal State Poly Pomona
12.1994
Skills
- Child Welfare Services/Child Management Services (CWS/CMS), Outlook, Microsoft Office: Word, Works, Excel, PowerPoint, JPP Portal, effective communication, team moral building, Problem-solving abilities, and strong work ethics
Timeline
Supervising Children’s Social Worker- Placement Support Division/Temporary Shelter Care Facility/Placement Assistance Staff/Bureau of Specialized Response Services
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES
09.2014 - Current
Voluntary Unit SCSW & Community Based Liaison- Family Preservation
10.2012 - 09.2014
Supervising Children’s Social Worker- Emergency Response
07.2008 - 10.2012
Supervising Children’s Social Worker (SCSW) – Intensive Social Worker
04.2006 - 06.2008
Children’s Social Worker – S.T.A.R.T Multi-disciplinary WIC 300-600
05.1999 - 02.2006
Children’s Social Worker – Generic Family Maintenance/Reunification
11.1997 - 04.1999
Bachelor of Social Work -
Cal State Poly Pomona
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