Rhonda Brooks
Dadeville,AL
Summary
Social Worker with over 25 years experience specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with other members of health care team. Demonstrates psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and advocacy skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Auburn City Schools
Auburn, AL
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided support to improve attendance through referrals to community programs and direct interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students, families, and educators.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of files and data.
- Filed truancy petitions and testified in court regarding excessive absences as determined by school district.
Deputy Director
Alabama Dept of Human Resources
Montgomery, AL
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed Constituent Services staff to ensure complaints from families involved with child welfare services were resolved effectively.
- Managed Applied Behavioral Analyst staff and foster care specialized placement staff to ensure children were placed in most appropriate placement.
- Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
County Director
Dept of Human Resources
Wedowee, AL
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Administered Child Welfare Program, SNAP , Family Assistance Program and Child Support Services.
- Increased number of children who were placed in permanent placements.
- Hired all staff and administered corrective action when performance dropped below expected standards.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members when necessary.
Program Supervisor
Dept of Human Resources
Montgomery, AL
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Supervised staff responsible for reviewing child abuse and neglect investigations to ensure appropriate outcomes were achieved by county child welfare staff.
- Served as Dept of Human Resources state office coordinator for collaboration between county family court judges and county directors.
- Provided in person support to county Child Welfare Offices in crisis.
Program Specialist
Dept of Human Resources
Montgomery, AL
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Resolved constituent complaints from families involved in child welfare from 67 county offices.
- Provided consultation to county directors and supervisors responsible for child welfare.
Social Worker
Lee County Department of Human Resources
Opelika, AL
07.1998 - 09.2015
- Coordinated court appearances, hearings, and meetings related to client cases.
- Counseled parents and guardians on how best meet the needs of their children while under supervision from Child Welfare Services.
- Facilitated Individualized Service Plans with families and community partners involved with child welfare services.
- Completed comprehensive family assessments to help determine the most appropriate interventions.
- Completed home studies to assess caregivers ability to provide a safe and secure home for children and youth.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2001
Skills
- Leadership
- Performance Tracking
- Organizational Abilities
- Budget Administration
- Client Needs Assessments
- Service Planning
- Staff Oversight
Certification
- LICSW-PIP State of Alabama
- 1917- C
Timeline
School Social Worker
Auburn City Schools
10.2022 - 11.2023
Deputy Director
Alabama Dept of Human Resources
03.2021 - 10.2022
County Director
Dept of Human Resources
10.2018 - 03.2021
Program Supervisor
Dept of Human Resources
06.2016 - 10.2018
Program Specialist
Dept of Human Resources
09.2015 - 06.2016
Social Worker
Lee County Department of Human Resources
07.1998 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Alabama
- LICSW-PIP State of Alabama
- 1917- C
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