Lonnie Washington
SACRAMENTO ,CA
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Outgoing and friendly with strong motivation for success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Knowledge of social work methods; developing case plans, principles and methods; application of laws,
rules, regulations, policies governing operation of public social service agencies; physical and mental
illness and their impact on personality and cultural awareness and diversity; psychology principles and
applications of individual and group behavior
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Response Social Worker
Sacramento County Child Protective Services
Sacramento, California
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments for child safety and family dynamics.
- Developed and implemented service plans for families in crisis.
- Collaborated with community agencies to provide resources and support.
- Facilitated family meetings to promote communication and resolution.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate records in systems.
- Advocated for children's needs in court proceedings and hearings.
- Mentored new social workers on best practices and policies.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage.
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
- Visited clients at residence for home study assessments to assist courts with custody decisions.
- Conducted thorough investigations into child welfare concerns and allegations.
- Interviewed children, families, and witnesses to gather relevant information.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement, child protective services staff, schools and community organizations to ensure the safety of children in crisis situations.
Mental Health Specialist III
Summitview Child & Family Services
Placerville, CA
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Documented and submitted updates to case records.
- Conversed with residents to promote social interaction and reinforce positive behaviors.
- Worked with at-risk youth in residential facilities..
- Closely monitored child social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Resolved concerns regarding staff, residents and care to maintain standards throughout STRTP (Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program)
- Worked Hand and hand with Commercial Sexual exploitation of children population (CSEC)
- Resolved concerns regarding staff, residents and care to maintain standards throughout group home.
- Collaborated with treating psychiatrist to develop individual service plans for each resident.
- Scheduled residents' appointment and provided transportation to physician and therapy visits.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Supervised daily activities of residents to ensure safety and well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of resident progress reports, incident reports, medication administration logs.
- Worked closely with the clinical team to develop treatment plans for each resident based on diagnosis.
- Ensured that all required documents are completed accurately, including intake forms, consent forms, and assessments.
- Created monthly schedules for staff members ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary by following established protocol.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other outings as needed.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using appropriate problem solving techniques.
CPS Intern
Sacramento county cps
Sacramento, CA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of children and families.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, schools, and other community organizations to ensure the well-being of clients.
- Conducted Interviews when doing investigations
- Investigated referral's of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
Foster Youth Supervison
Focus Forward company
Fresno, CA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted assessments of foster homes and children under care.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
- Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
Internship Student
Foster Hope Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
- Sat in on meetings, took detailed notes and brainstormed with team members on ways to solve problems.
- Participated in research to support goals and objectives of employer and assigned team.
- Created status reports on operational activities.
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
- Helped maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.
- Collaborated with community agencies to offer clients additional support.
- Visited homes every weekly to check on conditions.
- Conducted Home Visits
- Supervised Visits
Manager
Mcdonalds
Fresno, CA
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Evaluated store performance by receiving, analyzing and incorporating feedback from store inspections to implement action plans for improvements.
- Managed shifts in absence of store manager to deliver excellent customer service while promoting sales.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
Internship Student
Proteus Foster care agency
Fresno, CA
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Documented and submitted updates to case records.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Interviewed family members to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Met with clients to determine necessary services and make treatment recommendations.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Maintained client best interest and safety by mediating family conflict under facility supervision.
- Liaised with Social Workers to complete home evaluations and wellness visits.
Education
Master Degree in Social Work,
California State University- Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2022
Trainings
Skills
- Time management
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Good Work Ethic
- Planning & Organizing
Timeline
Emergency Response Social Worker
Sacramento County Child Protective Services
07.2024 - Current
CPS Intern
Sacramento county cps
09.2023 - 05.2024
Mental Health Specialist III
Summitview Child & Family Services
07.2022 - 07.2024
Foster Youth Supervison
Focus Forward company
01.2022 - 08.2022
Internship Student
Foster Hope Sacramento
08.2021 - 05.2022
Manager
Mcdonalds
01.2020 - 05.2022
Internship Student
Proteus Foster care agency
10.2017 - 06.2018
Master Degree in Social Work,
California State University- Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University - Fresno
Trainings