Leisa Bausch
Sapulpa,OK
Summary
Enthusiastic, Compassionate with excellent organizational skills, and competency. As well as an array of data entry and categorical codifying into different tasks that consisted of analytical skills, writing, research and details in billing to insurance companies. Closely worked with law enforcement, medical personnel, as well as Court Judges, Attorneys, and Tribal members. Strong ability to deescalate stressful situations. Detailed oriented as well as time management skills and self-motivated. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Experienced with child advocacy and family support services. Utilizes crisis management and intervention techniques to ensure child safety and well-being. Strong understanding of family dynamics and support systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare Specialist III
Oklahoma Human Services
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided services to families to help achieve tasks needed to correct the behaviors that brought their child(ren) into DHS custody, this included other family members too.
- Sought out placements for children that would meet their Medical, educational, Physical, and mental health needs.
- When homes and family were found to be safe again, returned child(ren) back to their home. If their needs were not going to be met and home was not safe for them again, I participated in seeking out and placing them in permanent homes that could provide all their needs.
- Created treatment and safety plans for all involved.
- Visited the Child(ren) in their placements a minimum of once a month, conducted assessments of children and families.
- Referred families and children to services within the community.
- Participated in investigations of abuse and neglect of children, prepared case reports and other documentation.
- Worked closely with law enforcement.
- Attended court hearings and provided testimony.
- Consulted with the District Attorney and other Attorneys as well as tribal partners, regarding efforts to protect the children, reunite the family, or other permanent plans for the child (ren).
- Provided direct services to child(ren) in placements.
- Part of an on call rotation for emergencies after hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Sat with Child(ren) in emergency rooms for assessment and sign them into inpatient facilities if needed.
Child Welfare Specialist II
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided services to families to help achieve tasks needed to correct the behaviors that brought their child(ren) into DHS custody, this included other family members too.
- Sought out placements for children that would meet their Medical, educational, Physical, and mental health needs.
- When homes and family were found to be safe again, returned child(ren) back to their home. If their needs were not going to be met and home was not safe for them again, I participated in seeking out and placing them in permanent homes that could provide all their needs.
- Created treatment and safety plans for all involved.
- Visited the Child(ren) in their placements a minimum of once a month, conducted assessments of children and families.
- Referred families and children to services within the community.
- Participated in investigations of abuse and neglect of children, prepared case reports and other documentation.
- Worked closely with law enforcement.
- Attended court hearings and provided testimony.
- Consulted with the District Attorney and other Attorneys as well as tribal partners, regarding efforts to protect the children, reunite the family, or other permanent plans for the child (ren).
- Provided direct services to child(ren) in placements.
- Part of an on call rotation for emergencies after hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Sat with Child(ren) in emergency rooms for assessment and sign them into inpatient facilities if needed.
Mental Health Case Manager/Care Coordinator
CREOKS Behavioral Health
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves and/or their relationships
- Keeping case information documented and updated regularly.
- Perform crisis interventions with clients.
- Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
- Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
- Collaborated with individual patients to create plans for life after leaving therapy.
Family Support Provider
Family and Childrens
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Maintain case history records and prepare reports
- Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs
- Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided
- Referred clients to necessary community resources for services, such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance.
- Performed Administrative Activities
Education
Master's Degree - Community Counseling
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK05.2023
Bachelor - Psychology
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK05.2017
Bachelor - American History
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK05.2017
Associate of Arts (AA) - Legal Assisting
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK05.2005
Skills
- Four years of case management experience
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Crisis resolution experience
- Four years of social work practice
- Expertise in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
- Therapeutic intervention strategies
- Effective communication
- Understanding trauma impacts
Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist III
Oklahoma Human Services
05.2024 - 10.2024
Child Welfare Specialist II
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
04.2022 - 12.2023
Mental Health Case Manager/Care Coordinator
CREOKS Behavioral Health
07.2017 - 01.2019
Family Support Provider
Family and Childrens
12.2016 - 06.2017
Associate of Arts (AA) - Legal Assisting
Rogers State University
Master's Degree - Community Counseling
Rogers State University
Bachelor - Psychology
Rogers State University
Bachelor - American History
Rogers State University
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