Mynissa McDonald
Tollette, AR,AR
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
DCFS-Family Service Worker
Department Of Human Services
Hope, AR
08.2016 - Current
- Experienced with conducting investigations following reports of abuse and/or neglect
- Established close working relationships with law enforcement in investigations
- Makes determinations of referral for services and/or removal when warranted
- Writes reports to initiate court proceedings
- Works closely with team in dependency and neglect family court
- Understands modern focus is on family reunification
- Helps design reintegration strategies for removed children
- Designs treatment plans including classes and inpatient treatment when warranted
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Education
Rehabilitation Services - GPA 3.4
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR05.2016
Skills
- Family services
- File management
- Community Resources
- Client needs assessment
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teambuilding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Planning and Coordination
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
DCFS-Family Service Worker
Department Of Human Services
08.2016 - Current
Rehabilitation Services - GPA 3.4
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
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