Rose Savea

Supervise and support a team of family support worker and social workers. Assign and monitor caseloads to ensure timely completion of investigations and ongoing casework. Review case documentation for accuracy, quality, and compliance with agency policy. Provide guidance and consultation on complex child welfare cases. Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance evaluations. Coach, mentor, and train new existing staff. Approve safety plans, case plans, court reports, and critical case decisions. Respond to high risk child abuse and neglect cases and provide crisis intervention. Ensure compliance with state and federal child welfare laws, regulations, and agency policies. Collaborate with law enforcement, district attorneys, juvenile courts, schools, medical providers, and community patterns. Attended MDT meetings, staffing meetings, and court hearings. Review and approve child removals, placement changes, and permanency recommendations. Monitor case timelines to ensure compliance with court orders and federal permanency requirements. Assist staff with conflict resolution, difficult families, and ethical decision making. Participate in after hours on call rotations and provide supervisory support during emergencies for all rural counties. Prepare reports and communicate with agency leadership regarding case outcomes and operational needs.

• Managed comprehensive case assessments, ensuring alignment with child welfare policies and best practices.
• Developed personalized service plans to address individual needs of children and families involved in welfare cases.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case progress and strategize interventions for at-risk youth.
• Monitored compliance with state regulations, documenting progress and maintaining accurate case records consistently.
• Trained and mentored junior case managers on effective communication strategies and crisis intervention techniques.
• Led initiatives to improve service delivery processes, enhancing workflow efficiency within the child welfare department.
• Advocated for resources and support services, fostering collaborative relationships with community agencies and stakeholders.
• Advocated for children''s best interest in court proceedings, resulting in favorable outcomes for their wellbeing.
• Fostered strong partnerships with local agencies to enhance service delivery and better serve the needs of families in crisis.
• Contributed to the development of effective policies and procedures within the agency that promoted quality services for families involved in the child welfare system.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while ensuring comprehensive documentation practices were consistently followed throughout case management activities.
• Promoted child welfare goals through active participation in trainings, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
• Strengthened community support networks by connecting families to appropriate resources and services.
• Improved family outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized service plans.
• Expedited permanency planning for children by diligently working towards reunification or alternative placement options when necessary.
• Supported children''s educational success by working closely with school personnel to address academic challenges, attendance concerns, and other barriers to learning.
• Reduced caseload backlog by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing high-risk cases for immediate attention.
• Enhanced child safety by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address concerns and implement interventions.
• Ensured timely case closure by completing thorough documentation and maintaining accurate records for each family served.
• Streamlined communication between team members by facilitating regular case review meetings focused on progress updates and collaborative problem-solving strategies.
• Supported positive parenting skills by providing parents with education, guidance, and coaching throughout the case management process.
• Built trust with diverse populations through compassionate engagement techniques, utilizing cultural competence principles to ensure culturally responsive services were provided to all families.
• Increased client satisfaction rates by consistently providing empathetic support, addressing family needs through individualized case management services, and demonstrating a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and families.
• Increased family reunification rates through diligent monitoring of progress and adjusting interventions as needed.
• Prevented child maltreatment recurrences by effectively identifying risk factors and implementing evidence-based prevention strategies in collaboration with clients and service providers.
• Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
• Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
• Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
• Provided in-home training and support to foster parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
• Verified parent and child records to check matches and overall pairing eligibility.
• Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
• Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
• Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
• Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
• Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
• Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
• Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
• Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.

• Facilitated family assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Developed individual service plans in collaboration with families and stakeholders.
• Provided crisis intervention support during high-stress situations for families in need.
• Coordinated resources and referrals to community services for family support.
• Conducted home visits to monitor progress and provide ongoing support to families.
• Advocated for children's needs within the system to ensure proper care and resources are accessible.
• Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
• Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
• Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.
• Strengthened families'' resilience through crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services.
• Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems, advocating for their rights and accessing essential services.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the provision of holistic care for families in need.
• Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with agency requirements.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to reduce risk factors associated with child abuse or neglect.
• Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
• Empowered parents to create nurturing home environments by sharing best practices in positive discipline techniques.
• Conducted thorough assessments of family dynamics and needs, developing detailed case plans to address challenges effectively.
• Facilitated successful reunification of families by diligently working towards resolution of underlying challenges.
• Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
• Improved children''s school attendance rates by collaborating directly with educators on targeted interventions.
• Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
• Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
• Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
• Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.

Observe drug court hearings and court proceedings. Assist case manger, probation officer and social worker with client case management. Conduct client interviews and gather psychosocial information. Help complete intake assessment and screening tools. Maintain accurate case notes and client documentation.

• Shadow therapists, Service Coordinators and Psychiatric nurses as a means of understanding what they do on a daily basis.
• Do Intakes with Individuals who where seeking services.
• Sit in on DBT Groups.
• Sit in at Staff Meetings.
• Home Visits with the Psychiatric Nurse.
• Put together all client charts for the therapist.
• Service Coordination by helping clients obtain any services which they may need.
• Records client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating depression levels, anxiety levels, and suicidal- thoughts.
• Observe how the therapist documents psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
• Observe the Psychiatric Nurse and Psychologist Prescribe and monitored psychiatric medications.

• Top 5% of class
• GPA: 3.98 GPA