Michelle Carroll
Princeton
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Social Worker with a proven track record at Children's Home Society, excelling in client advocacy and treatment planning. Expert in conducting comprehensive assessments and fostering relationships with families, ensuring children's well-being and educational success. Adept at navigating court hearings and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to secure optimal placements for vulnerable youth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Social Worker
Second Chances
10.2022 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of social work.
- Prepared reports to define goals, weaknesses and strengths of adult clients.
- Taught individual parenting to adult clients involved with Child Protective Services.
- Interviewed clients to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Scheduled and supervised visits with children and their biological parents.
- Provided supervision to children residing in motels until a placement was located.
Licensed Social Worker
Children's Home Society
03.2008 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of social work.
- Collaborated community agencies to link foster children with diverse programs and resources.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Developed positive relationships with foster families by offering ongoing guidance, training, and resources.
- Promoted educational success for children in care through close collaboration with teachers, counselors, and caregivers.
- Scheduled and supervised visitation for children and birth families.
- Attended court hearings and testified in the best interest of the child.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective decision-making on child placements and permanency planning.
- Conducted life skill sessions to assist foster children to become self sufficient.
- Coordinated access to medical care for children in foster homes, ensuring their physical health needs were met consistently throughout their time in care.
- Conducted home, school, and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
- Advocated for the best interests of children during court hearings and multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Administered CANS, CAFAS/PEFCFAS clinical tools to assess child development and mental health.
- Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
- Boosted satisfaction among foster parents through consistent communication, fostering trust between all parties involved in the child''s welfare.
- Placed children with foster and/or adoptive families who were best able to meet the needs of the child and/or sibling group.
Education
BSW, Social Work
Concord University
Athens. WV 05-1998
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Child welfare
- Case documentation
- Assessment skills
- Client needs assessment
- Records management
- Psychosocial assessment
- Case management
- Treatment Planning
- Court hearings
- Licensed social worker (LSW)
- Community referrals
- CPR, first aid, AED
Timeline
Licensed Social Worker
Second Chances
10.2022 - Current
Licensed Social Worker
Children's Home Society
03.2008 - Current
BSW, Social Work
Concord University
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