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Renee Hood
Social Worker
Kendallville,IN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated social worker with 17 years of experience supporting diverse populations through crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy. Skilled in assessing client needs, developing individualized care plans, and connecting individuals and families to community resources. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote social justice, empower clients, and improve overall well-being. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that respects cultural diversity and promotes mental health and resilience.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Garrett Keyser Butler School District
Project Aware Coordinator
11.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Oversee the execution of Project AWARE activities aligned with grant goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with school leadership to implement evidence-based mental health programs and practices.
- Organize and deliver training for school staff, students, and families on mental health awareness and intervention strategies.
- Support the development of school-based mental health teams.
- Collect, analyze, and report data related to mental health service delivery, program effectiveness, and student outcomes.
- Administer crisis assessments to students as needed
- Provide individual tier 3 counseling services and tier 2 group services
- Promote the use of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to address student mental health needs.
- Ensure compliance with all grant reporting and documentation requirements.
- Collaborate with community stake holders
- Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor
- Certified QPR Instructor
- District McKinney Vento Homeless student Liaison
- Field Instructor for Bachelors and Masters Social Workers
- Write request for proposals and budget for major student mental health grant
- District School Safety Team members
- Serve as a liaison between home and school to foster collaboration and support student well-being.
- Assist families in accessing community resources such as mental health services, housing assistance, and food security programs.
Northeastern Center
Intake Therapist
06.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments through interviews with clients and, when appropriate, their families.
- Determine client eligibility and appropriateness for services based on diagnostic criteria, risk assessment, and presenting needs.
- Develop initial diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations using DSM-5 criteria.
- Provide individual, conjoint, family and group therapy
- Educate clients on available services and support systems within the agency and community.
- Certified in MRT (Moral Recognition Therapy) and facilitated Teen MRT group
Indiana Department of Child Services
Family Case Manager
07.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Peer Coach Facilitator work with new Family Case Managers to learn the Child and Family Team Meeting process
- Handled interviews of family members and other child-care professionals to assess child safety
- Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, or dependency.
- Coordinate with staff, family members and service providers to evaluate safety interventions to reduce risks for child abuse.
- Coordinate services such as counseling, housing assistance, parenting classes, and healthcare.
- To enter and maintain accurate records of all case information in computerized systems
- Assist families to navigate government agencies and access entitlement benefits
- Responsible for compiling court reports and testifying in court proceedings when required.
- Appointed Member of Regional Services Council. The only Family case manager in region.
Northeastern Center
Student MSW Intern
08.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Led student weekly groups to focus on social skills
- Completed Intake Assessments on individuals receiving services
- Participated in young children group and also teen group sessions
- Led Intensive Outpatient Addictions group sessions
Bowen Center
Student MSW Intern
01.2019 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Conducted assessments of new clients
- Co leading substance abuse groups
- Leading Social Skills groups for youth and teenagers
Social Security Administration, SSA
Claims Specialist
08.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Interview applicants to obtain, clarify, and verify information for claims for retirement, disability, survivors, Medicare, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
- Explain SSA programs, eligibility requirements, rights, and responsibilities to the public.
- Communicate complex information in a clear and empathetic manner.
- Filed and processed all paperwork and updated all customer information after claim
- Explored and investigated circumstances around a pending claim to ensure accuracy
Indiana Department of Child Services
Family Case Manager
03.2008 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Responsible to conduct field visits to perform investigations of child abuse and neglect
- Handled interviews of family members and other child-care professionals to assess child safety
- Performed assessment of the risk of future abuse or neglect of children in the household
- Coordinate with staff, family members and service providers to evaluate safety interventions to reduce risks for children
- To enter and maintain accurate records of all case information in computerized systems
- Assist families to navigate government agencies and access entitlement benefits
- Responsible for compiling court reports and testify in legal proceedings
- Mentor to new family case managers
- QSR Trained to conduct quality service reviews of cases involved in the Department
- Wellness Coach for local office
Shawnee Middle School Fort Wayne Community Schools
Student Intern guidance counseling
08.2011 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Led student weekly groups to focus on social skills
- Met weekly with specific students to check in
- Helped with after school group working with SCAN on children and divorce
- Provided assessments as needed to students
United States Air Force
Space and Missile Officer
07.2001 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Monitor and support space launches, missile tests, and satellite activities, ensuring compliance with range safety protocols.
- Collaborate with engineers, mission planners, and external partners (NASA, SpaceX, etc.) for range scheduling and deconfliction.
- Daily aeronautical and space surveillance operations
- Operate and monitor ICBM systems such as the Minuteman III from underground missile alert facilities.
- Ensure nuclear readiness, conducting routine checks, system tests, and emergency procedures.
- Respond to orders from U.S. Strategic Command to launch nuclear weapons, if authorized by national leadership.
- Coordinate with maintenance and security forces to safeguard missile facilities and correct system faults.
Anchorage Police Department
Police Officer
12.1997 - 10.2000
Job overview
- Enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations fairly and impartially
- Patrol assigned areas to deter and detect criminal activity.
- Engage with community members to build trust and promote safety awaren
- Interacted with several public safety and governmental agencies
- Mediated, counseled and investigated while responding on calls for service
- Conduct investigations, gather evidence, and prepare detailed reports.
- Interacting with a diverse group of individuals while upholding and protecting the law
Education
Indiana University, Purdue University IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Master of Science from Social Work
05-2020
Troy UniversityTroy, AL
Master of Science from International Relations
05-2006
University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
05-1997
University Overview
- Extracurricular Activities: Women's Basketball
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Resourcefulness
- Collaboration
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker
- Licensed School Social Worker
- Certified QPR Instructor
- Certified Youth Mental Health Instructor
- Certified Domestic Relations Mediator
Professional Affiliations
- Treasurer for Dekalb County Drug Free
- Member of Child Protection Team Dekalb County
- Member of Dekalb County Prevent Child Abuse
Timeline
Project Aware Coordinator
Garrett Keyser Butler School District
11.2021 - Current
Intake Therapist
Northeastern Center
06.2020 - 11.2021
Student MSW Intern
Northeastern Center
08.2019 - 05.2020
Student MSW Intern
Bowen Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department of Child Services
07.2018 - 06.2020
Claims Specialist
Social Security Administration, SSA
08.2017 - 08.2018
Student Intern guidance counseling
Shawnee Middle School Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2011 - 05.2012
Family Case Manager
Indiana Department of Child Services
03.2008 - 08.2017
Space and Missile Officer
United States Air Force
07.2001 - 06.2007
Police Officer
Anchorage Police Department
12.1997 - 10.2000
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Master of Science from Social Work
Troy University
Master of Science from International Relations
University of Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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