Molly Holmes

• COmplete response within the required timeline by assessing child safety and risk as well as parental protective factors through home visits, interviews and completing collaterals
• Consulting with supervisor on assessment and decision making
• Removing children; if needed
• Making referrals to community services
• Documenting response findings, and making decision regarding allegations

• Assessed, evaluated, and conducted initial and ongoing case management of children and family services and needs.

• Developed, reviewed, updated, and ensured implementation of strength-based service plans including risk assessment, safety plans, and goals.

• Attended home/placement visits, transported children to health, social services and/or other agency-related appointments as required.

• Empowered families to make stable commitments to children by providing counseling and coordinating visits with biological parents and/or guardians and other relatives; developed a helping relationship and ensured needed supports and services were provided.

• Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
• Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
• Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
• Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
• Led family therapy sessions between children and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
• Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
• Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.