Pamela Cornett
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Accomplished Adoption Social Worker with a proven track record at Pueblo County Child Welfare, enhancing family matching success and agency efficiency. Expert in case management and compassionate client interactions, I've significantly improved adoption experiences and streamlined processes. Skilled in behavioral observation and maintaining professional boundaries, my approach has consistently prioritized children's best interests and expedited legal proceedings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Adoption Social Worker
Pueblo County Child Welfare
2022.12 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized case plans for children in need of permanent homes.
- Strengthened working relationships with other social workers, attorneys, therapists, medical professionals, and educators involved in the adoption process.
- Improved agency efficiency by maintaining accurate case files, documentation, and database records.
- Ensured child welfare by performing comprehensive home studies and post-placement supervision visits.
- Facilitated positive adoption experiences by providing ongoing support, education, and resources to birth parents and adoptive families.
- Enhanced family matching success by conducting thorough assessments and evaluations of prospective adoptive families.
- Advocated on behalf of children''s best interests during court hearings and legal proceedings related to their cases.
- Expedited the adoption process by guiding families through necessary paperwork and legal requirements.
Case Aide
Pueblo County Child Welfare
2021.12 - 2022.12
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients when needed to ensure seamless access to vital services.
- Maintained up-to-date client records, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of progress and outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, prioritizing interventions and services accordingly.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive client information in accordance with agency policies and legal requirements.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
- Assisted case managers with coordinating necessary resources, resulting in timely service provision.
Medicaid Eligibility Specialist
Pueblo County Department of Human Services
2018.12 - 2021.12
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policy changes affecting Medicaid eligibility determinations.
- Improved customer service experience for applicants, providing clear explanations of eligibility requirements and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced Medicaid eligibility determinations by thoroughly analyzing applicants'' financial and personal information.
- Resolved eligibility discrepancies by carefully reviewing regulations and collaborating with relevant parties to reach accurate determinations.
- Assisted clients with completion of applications and paperwork.
Department Manager
Walmart
2005.03 - 2018.11
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Behavioral observation
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
- Case management expertise
- Compassionate
- Case Documentation
- Client documentation
- Case Management
Timeline
Adoption Social Worker
Pueblo County Child Welfare
2022.12 - Current
Case Aide
Pueblo County Child Welfare
2021.12 - 2022.12
Medicaid Eligibility Specialist
Pueblo County Department of Human Services
2018.12 - 2021.12
Department Manager
Walmart
2005.03 - 2018.11
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Phoenix
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