Sarah Ohman
Winnebago,IL
Summary
Personable Family Support Worker dedicated to helping families find appropriate social services and relief. Strong communicator provides counseling and mediation services for families in mental, physical and financial distress. Committed to making sure families receive appropriate benefits and have access to community resources. Enthusiastic Child welfare Specialist with passion for supporting victims of violent crimes. Maintain calm, composed demeanor in stressful situations. Offer deep network of local resources. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Rockford Fastner
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of all material transactions and movements within the warehouse.
- Managed inventory levels with precision, performing regular audits and adjusting as necessary.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Production Assembler/Project Planner
Swenson Products
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Recommended insightful mitigation plans to identified and anticipated plan roadblocks.
- Assisted with coordination of daily activities for projects.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
- Utilized templates and read measurements to position parts and subassemblies.
- Suggested operational modifications to improve quality and production times and reduce costs.
- Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
Family Support Specialist
Hobby Horse House Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated effective, culturally sensitive engagement with patients, families and partners.
- Educated clients and families on tools to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Gathered information from custodial parents and documented case history in case management software.
- Referred family members to outside support options to assist with coping during times of increased stress.
- Explained available housing, domestic violence, employment, education and substance abuse treatment resources.
- Transported and supervised, visitations between biological parents and or siblings
Child Welfare Assistant
Help at Home
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Demonstrated effective, culturally sensitive engagement with patients, families and partners.
- Educated clients and families on tools to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Gathered information from custodial parents and documented case history in case management software.
- Issued recommendations to court based upon assessments, research and interviews.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Coordinated all activities involving birth parents in conjunction with in-home support counselors.
Mechanical Assembler
Woodward
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Kept work areas organized and clean to maximize productivity.
- Completed standardized tests to assess quality and compliance with specifications.
- Documented errors and quality issues for engineering department.
- Removed samples, broke down assemblies and inspected individual components.
- Utilized heavy machinery and various tools to measure and assemble units according to specifications.
- Looked for faulty components in assembly processes to prevent accidents and errors.
- Collaborated with quality control professionals and other assembly teams.
- Utilized blueprints, sketches and instructions to construct parts and products.
- Performed finishing work such as deburring, painting and polishing.
- Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and modifications.
- Inserted and positioned materials and clamped, spliced and fitted parts using hand and power tools.
- Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
- Inspected and tested completed products to verify function, machine capabilities or conformance to customer specifications.
- Positioned or aligned components for assembly.
- Followed safety measures and procedures to help department meet high safety rating.
Child Welfare Assistant
Help at Home
06.2007 - 06.2015
- Built and maintained strong relationships with patients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
- Observed safety protocols to minimize accidents and spread of disease.
- Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to patients.
- Collaborated with social workers to support patients.
- Educated patients on various resources, services and programs to maximize care.
- Maintained thorough and accurate records outlining program operations and participant progress.
- Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
- Evaluated patient behavior and reported changes to clinical team.
- Assisted social workers with building, coordinating and leading programs delivering high-quality support.
Education
CNC -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL06.2015
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
05.1999
Skills
- Assessments
- Community resources
- Multimodal intervention
- Eligibility requirements
- Child abuse and neglect dynamics
- Child development
- Parenting skills
- Interagency collaboration
- Role modeling
- Public health
- Family case plans
- Case history compilation
- Client advocacy
- Recordkeeping
- Home visits
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Material Handler
Rockford Fastner
10.2023 - 12.2024
Production Assembler/Project Planner
Swenson Products
10.2021 - 06.2023
Family Support Specialist
Hobby Horse House Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2021
Child Welfare Assistant
Help at Home
06.2018 - 07.2020
Mechanical Assembler
Woodward
06.2015 - 07.2018
Child Welfare Assistant
Help at Home
06.2007 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
CNC -
Rock Valley College
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