Libby Riverstone, LCSW

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
• Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
• Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
• De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
• Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
• Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.

13-19 years of age.

• Empowered client to take an active role in their own care by providing education on available resources, rights, and responsibilities within the healthcare system.
• Assessed client's mental health needs, and their risk of being, or becoming, a sexually exploited minor using CANS-CSE assessment tool.
• Certified to use Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths-Commercially Sexually Exploited assessment tool
• Identified family finding, and kinship connections.
• Provided clinical family reunification support to reestablish, and stabilize relationships with family.
• Assessment of client's educational needs to find best fit; A continuation school setting, a charter school setting or a traditional public school.
• Excellent knowledge of McKenney-Vento Act. Built strong network with McKenny-Vento liaisons in Alameda County.
• Assessing clients SSI eligible. Assisted youth with application process for SSI funds.
• Accomplished hundred percent client engagement by being accessible on the client's schedule, establishing myself as their advocate and presenting a caring rapport.
• Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.

• Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
• Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
• Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
• Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
• Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
• Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and provide personalized guidance on parenting challenges.
• Facilitated support groups for parents, fostering a sense of community and shared learning experiences.
• Maintained timely documentation of case progress, ensuring clear communication among all involved parties.

• Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention strategies through regular progress reviews, adjusting approaches as needed for optimal outcomes.
• Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems by providing informed guidance and advocacy support.
• Supported children''s academic success by collaborating with school officials to address educational needs and challenges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for families in crisis situations.
• Developed trusting relationships with families by building rapport, demonstrating empathy, and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strengthened family relationships through tailored interventions and conflict resolution strategies.

• Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
• Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
• Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
• Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
• Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
• Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.