Santrese Rakestraw
Dallas,TX
Summary
I am a goal oriented, team player who brings a wealth of knowledge , creativity, and adaptability to the table. I'm capable of learning quickly, solving complex issues, and communicating effectively to help the team achieve its goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Texas Department of Family and Protective Service
03.2023 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
- Visited clients at residence for home study assessments to assist courts with custody decisions.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
TDCJ
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Criminal Justice
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
12.2022
Skills
- CCTV Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Records Management
- First Aid Training
- State and federal laws knowledge
- Observation
- Behavioral disorders familiarity
- Physical Fitness
- Security Procedures
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Investigations
- Inmate rights
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Background Investigations
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Risk Assessment
- Client Confidentiality
- Behavioral therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Client documentation
- Family Case Management
- Safety Planning
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Violence prevention
- Case Documentation
- Structural family therapy
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Needs Assessments
- Domestic Violence Training
Timeline
Social Worker
Texas Department of Family and Protective Service
03.2023 - Current
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
TDCJ
06.2022 - 09.2022
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Criminal Justice
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
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