Morgan Patrick
Redmond,OR
Summary
Since May 2022, I have served our community in the capacity as a Social Service Specialist 1 in Child Protective Services. During this time, I have gained experience and knowledge in Child Welfare. I have learned how to effectively navigate our policies and procedures and engage the families in our community in alignment with the Vision for Transformation. This includes the understanding that children do best when they grow up in a family and we must engage our families with fairness, equity and inclusion.
As I have navigated my time in casework, I have learned so much through our trainers and management. I now feel that I am able to use the knowledge I have gained, to support the growth of other workers through the position of a Coaching and Training Specialist. I appreciate your consideration of me for this position and would appreciate the opportunity to speak further with you about how I could contribute to District 10 through this position.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Specialist
Oregon Department Of Human Services
05.2022 - Current
- Protect Children's safety and support families.
- Engage with families in alignment with the Vision of Transformation.
- Conduct comprehensive safety assessments to investigate child safety from abuse/neglect.
- Determine appropriate child placement, considering child safety and least restrictive placement for child, to reduce trauma to families in our community.
- Manage caseload in timely manner, and in alignment with policy and procedure.
- Work collaboratively with community partners to access services to support families.
- Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services to clients.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine child safety
- Identified community resources to support clients.
- Used OR-Kids and ecourts prepare reports and documentation.
- Prepared reports for courts and participate in court proceedings.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
Medical Assistant
Central Oregon Radiology Assoc
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
Office Manager
Redmond School District
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Administrative Assistant to the school Principal
Track, maintain and report on school budget including processing and purchasing supply and expense reimbursement requests in compliance with district policy and procedure. - Serve as substitute coordinator for the building contacting substitutes for all teachers and classified staff as required.
- Reconcile Substitute jobs and hours prior to the end of each month.
- Ensure that funding account codes for specially funded substitute jobs are appropriately input into the substitute system.
- Assist with collection of fees and billing
- Assist in compiling and reviewing time sheets/extra hours for licensed and classified staff. Review and update Time Clock Plus electronic time-sheets for Classified employees as needed, reconcile and process approvals and reports to Human Resources and Payroll
- Coordinate with Benefits & Risk Manager on team member and student injuries, liability claims and extended leaves.
- Perform general office duties including answering multi-line phones, greeting the public, typing, filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
- Keep calm in high intensity situations.
- Contact law enforcement and de-escalate situations when applicable.
Instructional Assistant / Case Manager
Redmond School District
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided classroom support for students ages 5-18. Working primarily with students 13-18 years old.
- Behavior Intervention and deescalation
- Acting records manager for high school program
- Social and emotional learning lesson planning and teaching
Working with case managers to develop daily schedules - Building positive relationships with students, families, and community partners
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Managed special education files and cases pertaining to Individualized Learning Plans and case management.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Case manager of students on Individual Education Plans.
- Worked with community partners to ensure students received appropriate services.
Behavior Coordinator
Redmond School District
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Advance preparation of Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports campus wide for all students and staff.
- Supervision of students placed in In-School Suspension.
- Creating activities focused on restorative justice.
- Mentoring students who are not able to perform in a regular classroom setting.
- Management of the school website.
Campus Monitor
Redmond School District
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Monitor daily student activities campus wide.
- Supervise In School Suspension.
- Supervise Saturday School Weekly.
- Monitor Student absences and discuss sudden changes in attendance with students directly.
- Refer student behavior to Administration or Law Enforcement as needed.
- Communicate with parents when concerning minor disciplinary behaviors resulting in Saturday school and/or In School Suspension.
- Handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR05.2022
Skills
- Interpreting and following Policy as it applies to ODHS Child Welfare
- Comprehensive Assessment Writing
- Resource Referrals
- Child Safety
- Court Testifying
- Identifying Client Needs
- Handling Large Caseloads
Timeline
Social Service Specialist
Oregon Department Of Human Services
05.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Central Oregon Radiology Assoc
09.2021 - 05.2022
Office Manager
Redmond School District
01.2018 - 05.2020
Instructional Assistant / Case Manager
Redmond School District
02.2016 - 01.2018
Behavior Coordinator
Redmond School District
01.2012 - 10.2013
Campus Monitor
Redmond School District
05.2011 - 06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Oregon Community College
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