Melanie Green
Twinsburg,OH
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Interested in expanding educational endeavors in the field of clinical psychology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker III
Cuyahoga County Children & Family Services
2016.12 - Current
- Manage an average caseload of 12-20 cases for 6months-5years
- Improve client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Enhance community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
- Provide crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Conduct home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Maintain accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Increase client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Interview clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
School Security Guard
Solon City School District
2014.08 - 2017.01
- Improved school safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans for effective crisis management.
- Supported a positive learning environment with thorough inspections and identification of potential hazards.
- Enhanced student safety by providing guidance on safety protocols and behavior expectations.
- Collaborated with administrators to address security concerns and implement preventative measures, ensuring a secure campus.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and collaborating with local law enforcement when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of security-related activities, allowing for informed decision-making regarding future strategies.
- Implemented access control measures to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the school premises.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies or potentially dangerous situations, effectively diffusing conflicts before they escalated further.
- Assisted in coordinating emergency drills for students and staff, ensuring everyone understood their roles during actual emergencies.
- Served as a trusted resource to students, providing support and guidance on personal safety concerns when needed.
- Obtained CPR, First Aid and certifications in preparation for on-campus emergencies.
- Responsible for the safety and welfare of approximately 400 students and 50 staff
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice & Forensic Psychology
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2014
Skills
- Life Skills Development
- Risk Assessment
- Intervention Planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Family dynamics understanding
- Resource coordination
- Child welfare expertise
- Social Services
- Case Management
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Court Hearings-Expert Testimony
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Preliminary, Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board - 3/2023-Present
- Certificate of Cultural Competence, Tiffin University - 05/2017
Timeline
Social Worker III
Cuyahoga County Children & Family Services
2016.12 - Current
School Security Guard
Solon City School District
2014.08 - 2017.01
Master of Science - Criminal Justice & Forensic Psychology
Tiffin University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Preliminary, Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board - 3/2023-Present
- Certificate of Cultural Competence, Tiffin University - 05/2017
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