Michelle Fisher
Titusville,FL
Summary
Dedicated, friendly, professional and engaging social worker offering over twenty years of experience working with children, families and individuals needing assistance with meeting challenges, obtaining services, advocating for their needs, and ensuring all of their needs are met in a timely and successful manner.
Exceptionally talented at building rapport with different client groups to ensure honesty and growth.
Desire to pursue a new role working with the aging population.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Senior Dependency Case Manager
Children’s Home Society Of Florida
Sanford , FL
08.2012 - 03.2022
- Completed over fifty five home visits at least every thirty days to check on children, families and home environments.
- Acted as advocate for children in court settings.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
- Attended proceedings and testified for reunification and permanent placement cases.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
- Prepare reports, collect and analyze information.
- Record keeping/filing.
Case Coordinator
Child Protection Team
Rockledge, FL
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable procedures and compliance requirements to optimize effectiveness.
- Discussed cases with clients, providers and staff.
- Completed various administrative tasks such as making phone calls, answering emails and inputting data into systems.
- Assisted individuals and families in setting up treatment options and services .
- Managed over 100 assigned cases at all times.
- Collaborated with local Police Departments and States Attorney on daily basis to resolve issues.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
- Conducted forensic interviews with children, family members and significant others as needed to obtain medical and psychosocial information.
Protective Services Case Manager
Devereux
Roockledge, FL
04.2005 - 10.2011
- Managed caseload of at least thirty five children in welfare system to provide comprehensive, community-based care.
- Performed family driven multi-disciplinary assessments to include, but not limited to, continuous child safety.
- Developed legally binding case plans in collaboration with the family, ensuring the plan is specific to the needs of the family.
- Testified before the Court to provide ongoing information regarding a family' progress.
- Completed ongoing training requirements to maintain certification.
Family Support Counselor
Devereux
Melbourne, FL
05.2004 - 04.2005
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Day Treatment Counselor
Devereux
Melbourne, FL
05.2001 - 04.2005
- Delivered planned services in context of guidance relationship with supportive counseling.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Worked with family to conduct bio-psychosocial reports.
Non Commissioned Officer
US Air Force
07.1981 - 02.1991
- Supervised and trained office personnel and performed supervisor administrative tasks required for managing squadron personnel.
Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Risk Management
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Resource Monitoring
- Client Advocacy
- Problem Resolution
- Multi-Tasking
- Teamwork/Collaboration
Certification
Child Welfare Certified Case Manager
Forensic Interviewing and Certification
United States Air Force Professional Leadership Course
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Certified Senior Dependency Case Manager
Children’s Home Society Of Florida
08.2012 - 03.2022
Case Coordinator
Child Protection Team
11.2011 - 08.2012
Protective Services Case Manager
Devereux
04.2005 - 10.2011
Family Support Counselor
Devereux
05.2004 - 04.2005
Day Treatment Counselor
Devereux
05.2001 - 04.2005
Non Commissioned Officer
US Air Force
07.1981 - 02.1991
University of Central Florida
Child Welfare Certified Case Manager
Forensic Interviewing and Certification
United States Air Force Professional Leadership Course
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