Penny Ogbonna
Oktaha,OK
Summary
I worked as an LPN for about 10 year, prior to going to college. I attended CORE in 2004 and was hired in January of 2005. I worked CPS, PP, FC and Adoptions. I spent a bout a year and a half in Day Care Licensing, then left in July of 2012. From that time to returning to OHS in 2017, I had a DHS licensed Day Care and then became a Foster Parent. First as Kinship FP for my grandson, then a traditional FP. I returned to OHS (Okmulgee Co) as CPS and then PP in 2017 and remained there until 2021. I left for a little over a year and returned in 2022 to the Roving Unit, where I remain at this time. I have the medical background, the experience of being a foster parent, a Meme of a child in care and a worker. I feel that I am well rounded and able to understand this field of work, from many perspectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanency Planning Specialist III
Oklahoma Human Services
11.2022 - Current
Working with families, Foster Parent and children, in working toward permanency.
Listening to families of whatever kind, to understand their current needs.
Take whatever action may be needed to assist in meeting any identified needs.
Preparing court reports to update the courts and make appropriate recommendations.
Completing worker visits with the children and families on my caseload, to ensure safety for all children and that all needs are met.
Case Manager
CREOKS Behavioral Health Services
09.2021 - 11.2022
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
Completed Intake for adults and children, seeking Behavioral Health services
Permanency Planning Specialist II
Oklahoma Department Of Human Services
06.2017 - 09.2021
Working with families, Foster Parent and children, in working toward permanency.
Listening to families of whatever kind, to understand their current needs.
Take whatever action may be needed to assist in meeting any identified needs.
Preparing court reports to update the courts and make appropriate recommendations.
Completing worker visits with the children and families on my caseload, to ensure safety for all children and that all needs are met.
Child Protective Services Investigator I
Oklahoma Department Of Human Services
01.2005 - 07.2012
Taking referrals of child abuse and neglect and entering them into KIDS.
Initiating and completing investigations in a timely manner.
Removing children from unsafe living situations.
Finding placement with family, when possible.
Also spent time in the PP, Foster/Adopt and Day Care Units, during this time.
Education
BSW - Social Work
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK12.2004
Skills
I am able to listen to understand, not just reply
I am able meet people where they are, not where I think they should be
I am able to problem solve, and seek out further assistance from others, to meet the needs of my clients
I am able to manage my time and make sure that tasks are completed in a timely manner
I am able an effective communicator and am willing to take time to help other understand
I am able to write in a manner, that the reader is able to easily understand the information being conveyed
I am willing to go the extra mile
I am able to learn new ways of doing things, not only the "Old" way
I am willing and able to ask for help, when needed
I strive to have open communication with my supervisor
I am easily corrected and accept any responsibility for errors that I may have made
Timeline
Permanency Planning Specialist III
Oklahoma Human Services
11.2022 - Current
Case Manager
CREOKS Behavioral Health Services
09.2021 - 11.2022
Permanency Planning Specialist II
Oklahoma Department Of Human Services
06.2017 - 09.2021
Child Protective Services Investigator I
Oklahoma Department Of Human Services
01.2005 - 07.2012
BSW - Social Work
Northeastern State University
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