Scott Clark
Coudersport,PA
Summary
Interested Social Worker Intern dedicated to learning more about the addiction treatment process for best interests of clients and their families. Coursework in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 17-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caseworker II
Potter County Human Services
Roulette, PA
10.2004 - Current
- Responsible for five to ten families with identified high-risk delinquent/delinquent adolescents in their homes. Such youth could be potential out-of-home placement candidates. Report and assist youth’s juvenile probation officer with any issues that may arise.
- Oversaw probation file maintenance paperwork for delinquent youth in out-of-home placements.
- On-call duties, home studies, and General Protective Service and Child Protective Service investigations as necessary. This includes in-home safety assessments, family service planning, case coordination including collateral contacts and meetings, working with law enforcement and District Attorney, and attending Court Hearings concerning safety, removal, and placement of children. Working with Professional people, people in the community, and working with clients. Helping clients meet their needs and connecting them with services. Writing case notes, reports, kinship and home studies.
- Organized and administered countywide summer work program (Trailblazers). This included daily supervision of juveniles both delinquent and at-risk on projects at various locations around Potter County.
Couselor I
Adelphoi Village
Latrobe, PA
02.2002 - 04.2010
- Conducted different forms of treatment, which included family, individual counseling and group meetings for at-risk youth, and out-of-home youth.
- Promotes safe environment and appropriate security for dealing with treatment of juvenile sex offenders in secure supervision environment.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses and reported them in client record.
- Provided individual counseling services to students with adjustment issues and partnered to facilitate weekly support groups.
Direct Care Worker/Shift Leader
Martha Lloyd ICF/MR, Inc.
Troy, PA
08.2000 - 07.2002
- Provided supervision, care, and supportive environment for developmentally disabled individuals in group home environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client's nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities.
- Documented behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Mansfield University
Mansfield, PA05.2000
No Degree - General Studies
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PASkills
- Client Advocacy
- Team Meetings
- Preparing for Court
- Case Planning and Management
- Community Service Programs
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Family Involvement
- Case Conferences
- Best Practices and Standards
Certification
Certification of Direct Service Worker
PA Child Abuse Recognition and ReportingTimeline
Caseworker II
Potter County Human Services
10.2004 - Current
Couselor I
Adelphoi Village
02.2002 - 04.2010
Direct Care Worker/Shift Leader
Martha Lloyd ICF/MR, Inc.
08.2000 - 07.2002
No Degree - Social Work
University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Mansfield University
No Degree - General Studies
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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