Lori Williams
Three Rivers,MI
Summary
Dedicated social worker committed to fostering trusting relationships and advocating for clients' best interests. Expertise in connecting individuals with essential community resources, treatment options, and assistance programs, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to each client's needs. Proven experience in implementing and supporting client treatment plans, demonstrating a compassionate approach that prioritizes well-being. Driven by an unwavering work ethic and a passion for helping others, consistently striving to make a positive impact in the lives of those served.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Neuropsychiatric Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Monitor clients' progress and adapt treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Utilize evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Administer assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Document client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
MI/DD Adult Case Manager
Pivotal
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborate with medical teams, clients, and families to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assist and support individuals to be as independent as they can be and live within the least restrictive environment possible while being integrated into the community.
- Keep track of case notes on a daily basis and coordinated follow-up to ensure a smooth case management process.
- In charge of coordinating program referrals for community-based services.
- Effectively respond to customer requests via phone and email, as well as answer questions and inquiries.
Services Specialist Assistant
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.
- Report observations made during visits to the Services Specialist and propose recommendations as needed.
- Participate in Team Decision Meetings, as needed.
- Supervise parent-youth, sibling, relative and/or potential adoptive relative's visitations.
Family Case Aide
St. Joseph County Courthouse
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assists ARC Coordinator, ARC Clinical Liaison and Intensive Probation Officer in meeting needs of participants and their families enrolled in ARC program.
- Attends and participates in weekly ARC program meetings.
- Utilizes Drug Court Case Management Information System to enter and complete case notes and other information.
- Assists ARC Team in identifying and communicating with community resources for participants and families.
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Pivotal
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Performs client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Mediates between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Assess cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN01.2024
Bachelor of Social Work -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN01.2023
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Goal Oriented
- Advocacy
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Patient-centered care
- Psychosocial assessment
- Client documentation
- Motivational interviewing
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Referrals and networking
Timeline
Social Worker
Neuropsychiatric Hospital
03.2025 - Current
MI/DD Adult Case Manager
Pivotal
02.2024 - 03.2025
Services Specialist Assistant
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
05.2023 - 02.2024
Family Case Aide
St. Joseph County Courthouse
10.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Pivotal
08.2022 - 03.2023
Master of Social Work -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Indiana Wesleyan University