Sarah LeeAnn

• Recovery and transportation of various freight locally, through out the United States, and internationally to Canada.
Requires a strong commitment to
• Time Management
o Quick Response Time - Expectation is to have freight recovered within 1 hour of notification
o Maintained high level of service for emergency deliveries, ensuring critical packages reached their destinations on time.
o Communicated route progress, noting traffic and construction issues to avoid delays for critical deliveries.
o Communicated with dispatch and customers for accurate delivery information.

• Attention to Detail
o Delivered wide range of items, from documents to large parcels, showcasing versatility.
o Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
o Handled sensitive packages with care, ensuring they arrived in perfect condition.
o Loaded and unloaded packages onto delivery vehicles for proper storage and handling.
o Precise documentation

• Customer Service
o Obtained signatures for delivery documents and packages
o Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering packages promptly and accurately.

• Ensured safety
o Adhered to all traffic laws while operating company vehicles for safe transportation of goods.
o Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
o Operated GPS navigation systems to optimize delivery efficiency and accuracy.
o Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality through regular inspections and maintenance checks.

175 of 500 Hours Completed here

Duties focused on direct care for individuals, families, and groups.

• Day-to-day tasks included
• Conducting psychosocial assessments
• Formulating treatment plans
• Providing individual or group therapy
• Crisis intervention
  

All duties overseen by a qualified individual with the requirements of having ha their MSW for a minimum of two years, and was overseen by professors and program directors

• Build trust-based relationships through consistent, youth and young adult-centered engagement
• Encourage and support youth in accessing services through CrossWalk Youth Shelter and young adults through Young Adult Shelter
• Work scheduled shifts within the shelter to provide continuity and strengthen relationships
• Provide crisis intervention and respond to urgent situations during shift hours
• Assist youth and young adults in meeting basic needs through referrals, resources, and supply distribution
• Help youth and young adults navigate systems including housing, education, healthcare, and identification
• Advocate for youth and young adults and reduce barriers to accessing services
• Schedule and attend appointments with youth and young adults to build trust with service providers
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and identify new resource opportunities
• Participate in outreach events and community education efforts
• Complete case notes, and required documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain compliance with program requirements and applicable licensing standards

Completed part of Masters in Social Work Practicum. Supervised by qualified MSW holders along with school faculty. Duties were to

• Conduct client psychosocial assessments
• Facilitate individual or group counseling - focused mainly on individual work
• Develop treatment plans
• Provide case management

• 225 of 500 Total Hours

Duties focused on direct care for individuals, families, and groups.
Day-to-day tasks included

• Conducting psychosocial assessments
• Formulating treatment plans
• Providing individual or group therapy
• Crisis intervention

All duties overseen by a qualified individual with the requirements of having ha their MSW for a minimum of two years, and was overseen by professors and program directors

• 400 hours of 400 hours completed

Duties covered supervised, hands-on work in

• Case Management
• Client Assessments
• Resource Navigation
• Crisis Intervention
• Advocacy

Provided safety, housing, food, and all personal needs to individuals under the age of 18 who entered into the protection and supervision of the Department of Children, Youth, and Services both in the Child Protective Unit as well as the long term Child Welfare Unit.

In 10+ years of service, we provided these things for 143 children ranging from 3 days old and straight out of the hospital to just days before the child turn 18 and just needed a place to stay during those days.

Some of the duties provided:

• Provided compassionate care and support for children in foster placements.
• Collaborated with social workers and other professionals to ensure effective communication.
• Monitored emotional and behavioral development, implementing interventions as needed.
• Facilitated family visits, promoting positive relationships between children and biological families.
• Advocated for children's rights within the welfare system to secure necessary resources.
• Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
• Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
• Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
• Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
• Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
• Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
• Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
• Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
• Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
• Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
• Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
• Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
• Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
• Advocated on behalf of each child in court hearings as necessary.
• Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
• Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
• Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
• Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.
• Promoted healthy relationships among family members through effective communication practices and conflict resolution strategies.
• Communicated effectively with biological parents as appropriate to facilitate reunification efforts when possible.
• Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
• Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
• Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
• Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
• Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
• Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.