Rebecca Anderson
Licensed (IL) Master Social Worker
Springfield,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering 33 year background serving in both clinical, social services and residential arenas providing exceptional professional care. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
License
Work History
Transplant Social Worker
Memorial Health Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Administered assessments to identify patient's needs and establish treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Monitored patient's progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Helped patients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Helped patients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for patients.
- Evaluated patient's social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for patients.
Senior Social Worker
London Borough of Merton
03.2006 - 07.2021
- Provided quality social work services to vulnerable children, young and their families and/or carers
- Managed a Children & Families caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, to ensure that appropriate resources are deployed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and their families
- Worked in partnership with other agencies (health, education, police, voluntary sector etc.) to ensure individuals and families receive a coordinated response and appropriate services in proportion to their assessed need
- Employed a variety of evidence-based social work skills and methods in order to achieve specific objectives as agreed with service users and the Team Manager/ Assistant Team Manager
- Undertook direct work with children, young people and their families, taking into account their wishes and feelings
- Completed high-quality, robust assessments of need, using the Single Assessment Process including the gathering and analysis of information to inform judgements about risk of harm to children and young people
- Prepare, in a timely fashion, statements/applications for submission to Family Courts and represent the Council's Children, Schools & Families Service as and when required in Court in accordance with the Council's procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
- Ensure cases are promptly and effectively closed when appropriate to do so, under the direction of management
- Develop and maintain relationships with other operational Social Work Teams and colleagues in the council and external partners including:
Residential care worker - children and adolescents
Lydia Home Association
04.1991 - 03.2006
- Managed resident caseload, including social/behavioral assessments, crisis intervention, care planning
- Coordinated meetings with parents and guardians to discuss child development and behavioral issues as required, maintaining strict confidentiality and sensitivity
- Facilitated activities to enhance motor skills, including group games, art activities, outside play and educational song and hand movements
- Assessed patient and delivered comprehensive case management services
- Provided education and support to patients and family members
- Developed discharge plans for residents with severe issues
- Practiced cognitive behavioral, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers
- Coordinated care for medically complex patients experiencing barriers to obtaining social services
- Directed all protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities
- Maintained thorough documentation
- Performed psychosocial assessments by interviewing patients and patients' relatives to compile detailed social and psychiatric information
- Supported resident's needs to access educational, medical and holistic treatments
Internship - Case worker
Metropolitan Family Services
10.2004 - 05.2005
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework
- Provided education and support to children and family members
- Produced referrals for various community resources, including housing and transportation services
- Educated residents and their families regarding other community resources.
Internship - Drug and alcohol addiction Counselor
Community Counseling Centres
09.2002 - 05.2003
- Co-conducted group counselling sessions
- Documented discovered behaviour patterns and relationship dynamics to inform accurate and effective treatment planning.
Internship - Student social worker
Sarah's Circle - Homeless Shelter
01.1998 - 05.2000
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
- Conducted consultations to understand patient’s needs requirements and mental health issues, helping to create personalized treatment plans.
Preschool Teaching Assistant
Peter Panda Preschool
06.1987 - 04.1998
- Worked with students in small groups and one-on-one to provide additional support with lessons, prioritizing health and safety throughout
- Provided a stimulating classroom environment, motivating students to learn and achieve
- Planned engaging lessons to encourage learning through play, incorporating activities such as stories, songs, games and drawing
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors
Team Leader - After school activity coordinator
Evangelical Assoc. for Promotion of Education
05.1988 - 04.1991
- Ensured strict compliance with relevant government requirements and standards
- Developed and implemented programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children
- Liaised with parents on the development and learning journeys of children, offering detailed progress reports on monthly basis
- Maintained detailed, accurate records and accounts for the center in accordance with government regulations
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for children within the childcare center
- Directed and supervised kitchen staff in providing meals for children, consistently monitoring and providing ongoing support and guidance.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work (MSW)
University of Illinois
01.2005
Alcohol And Drug Counseling (CADC) - Drug addiction
Harold Washington College
01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker (BSW)
Northeastern Illinois University
01.2000
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Complex case management
- Solution-focused techniques
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Friendly and compassionate
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker - State of IL - 10/2022 - Current
- Qualified Social worker, General Social Care Council, United Kingdom, 03/2006 - 07/2012
- Qualified Social worker, Health Care Professionals Council, United Kingdom, 07/2012 - 12/2019
- Qualified Social worker, Social work England, United Kingdom, 12/2019 - 11/2021
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
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morning
afternoon
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Timeline
Transplant Social Worker
Memorial Health Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Senior Social Worker
London Borough of Merton
03.2006 - 07.2021
Internship - Case worker
Metropolitan Family Services
10.2004 - 05.2005
Internship - Drug and alcohol addiction Counselor
Community Counseling Centres
09.2002 - 05.2003
Internship - Student social worker
Sarah's Circle - Homeless Shelter
01.1998 - 05.2000
Residential care worker - children and adolescents
Lydia Home Association
04.1991 - 03.2006
Team Leader - After school activity coordinator
Evangelical Assoc. for Promotion of Education
05.1988 - 04.1991
Preschool Teaching Assistant
Peter Panda Preschool
06.1987 - 04.1998
Master of Arts - Social Work (MSW)
University of Illinois
Alcohol And Drug Counseling (CADC) - Drug addiction
Harold Washington College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker (BSW)
Northeastern Illinois University
- Qualified Social worker, General Social Care Council, United Kingdom, 03/2006, 07/2012
- Qualified Social worker, Health Care Professionals Council, United Kingdom, 07/2012, 12/2019
- Qualified Social worker, Social work England, United Kingdom, 12/2019, Present
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