Patricia Fincher
Puyallup,Washington
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Intern
Tacoma Rescue Mission
05.2023 - Current
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Conducted research and wrote reports to provide accurate and up-to-date summaries of client conditions.
- Developed and implemented social work plans to understand desired project goals and properly align social work activities.
- Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
Health/Attendance Clerk
Bethel School District
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Pleasantly greeted all office visitors and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions.
- Input daily attendance information into office database for 400 -student school.
- Developed exceptional time management, relationship building and organizational skills from working in busy school setting.
- Accessed and used computer software applications to update and maintain records.
- Called parents and guardians to inquire about late or truant students.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Cumberland County School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Massachusetts Global
Irvine, CA10.2023
Skills
- Case Management
- Summary Reports
- Addiction Treatment
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Coping Strategies
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Social Work Processes
- Motivational Interviewing
- Case Notes
- Group Activity Leading
- Medical Team Collaboration
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Psychosocial Evaluations
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Client Coping Mechanisms
Timeline
Social Worker Intern
Tacoma Rescue Mission
05.2023 - Current
Health/Attendance Clerk
Bethel School District
10.2021 - 03.2023
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Cumberland County School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Massachusetts Global
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