Sonya Cole
Tallmadge,OH
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering over 30 years of case management and crisis intervention expertise. I have strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills and excell at building client rapport and assessing needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Coordinator
Summit County Children Services
08.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with other agencies to provide a wide range of services for foster families and their children.
- Conducted regular home visits to ensure safety and stability within foster homes.
- Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing ongoing support, resources, and guidance to foster families.
- Managed a diverse caseload effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency levels and regularly communicating with team members.
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Summit County Juvenile Court
01.2001 - 08.2009
- Fostered positive relationships with key stakeholders, including social workers, attorneys, and foster families to ensure proper care and safety of children.
- Testified in court and provided voice for severely abused and neglected children.
- Promoted child well-being through regular visitations ensuring their physical, mental, educational, and emotional needs were met.
- Maintained meticulous records documenting relevant case information, evaluations, recommendations, and progress updates.
- Contributed to a positive work environment within the Court Appointed Special Advocate program by mentoring new volunteers and providing constructive feedback on their performance.
Intake Social Worker
Summit County Children Services
07.1996 - 01.2001
- Provided crisis intervention support during difficult situations, helping clients navigate challenging circumstances while maintaining emotional stability.
- Assisted in training new staff members on agency procedures, policies, and best practices for Intake Social Workers, improving overall team competency levels.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and identify potential risk factors, resulting in targeted interventions that addressed safety concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual client needs, resulting in improved outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Akron
Akron, Oh01-1991
Timeline
Foster Care Coordinator
Summit County Children Services
08.2009 - Current
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Summit County Juvenile Court
01.2001 - 08.2009
Intake Social Worker
Summit County Children Services
07.1996 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Akron
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