Nancy Luxton

State of New Jersey

Newton

05.2006 - Current

Assist the caseworker in identifying safety risks for both intact families and children in placement.
Participated in professional development activities, such as seminars, workshops, and training.
Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates.
Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
Document all interactions with families in a secure database.
Maintain accurate records of client progress and interactions in accordance with agency standards and regulations.
Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
Visit clients at their residence or place of choice for familial visitation, to assist the courts with custody decisions.
Reduced unnecessary risk to children and families when engaging with them in court-ordered activities.
Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
Assisted in scheduling unit workers in Outlook, assuring that the time of up to seven AFSWs was maximized in assisting the case workers.
Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
Assisted and advocated for children and families.
Consistent weekly interactions with children and their biological, and resource families.
Assist case workers in daily activities, duties, and transports.