Samantha Wilson
Beldenville,WI
Summary
Licensed Social Worker with a robust background in child welfare and protective services as well as Waiver Services experience, notably with Goodhue County Health and Human Services. Excelled in coordinating multidisciplinary care and advocating for children's rights, achieving significant improvements in client well-being. Skilled in crisis intervention and empathy development, demonstrating a profound impact on community health standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Children’s Mental Health Social Worker
Goodhue County Health and Human Services
Red Wing, USA
04.2024 - Current
- Assessing client needs/developing customized treatment plans
- Coordinating care among providers
- Providing emotional and practical support
- Advocating for clients
- Monitoring client progress
CADI Waiver Case Manager
Goodhue County Health and Human Services
Red Wing, USA
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Make referrals for, and coordinate services funded by the waiver that support the individual's needs
- Assist the individual to pursue their goals
- Maintain reliable transportation to meet with people as they prefer
- Coordinate care among other social service professionals and service providers
Ongoing Child Protection Social Worker
Pierce County Health and Human Services
Ellsworth, USA
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Investigating allegations of child abuse or endangerment
- Assessing, intervening, and supporting children at risk
- Ensuring children's fundamental safety, security, and well-being rights are upheld
- Collaborating with law enforcement, legal professionals, and community organizations
- Safety Planning with children, foster parents, and biological parents regarding family and child safety
Ongoing Child Protection Case Manager
Juneau County Health and Human Services
Mauston, USA
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Investigating allegations of child abuse or endangerment
- Assessing, intervening, and supporting children at risk
- Ensuring children's fundamental safety, security, and well-being rights are upheld
- Collaborating with law enforcement, legal professionals, and community organizations
- Safety Planning with children, foster parents, and biological parents regarding family and child safety
Education
Masters of Social Work -
University of Saint Mary’s of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Wisconsin Stout
Menominee, WI05.2018
Associate Degree - Human Services
Inver Grover Community College
Inver Hills, Minnesota05.2011
Skills
- Child welfare
- Self-care techniques
- Empathy development
- Anger management
- Motivational interviewing
- Psychoeducation
- Intervention planning
- Licensed social worker (LSW)
- Child welfare and protective services
- Case documentation
- Mandatory reporting procedures
- Disability support
- Mental health training
- Multicultural competence
- Social services
- Crisis intervention
- Referral coordination
- Self-care promotion
- Family support
Timeline
Children’s Mental Health Social Worker
Goodhue County Health and Human Services
04.2024 - Current
CADI Waiver Case Manager
Goodhue County Health and Human Services
09.2021 - 03.2024
Ongoing Child Protection Social Worker
Pierce County Health and Human Services
07.2018 - 09.2021
Ongoing Child Protection Case Manager
Juneau County Health and Human Services
05.2016 - 06.2018
Masters of Social Work -
University of Saint Mary’s of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Wisconsin Stout
Associate Degree - Human Services
Inver Grover Community College
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