Stephanie Woods
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Experienced caseworker with a record of skillfully working with children, families, and community partners. Adept in conflict resolution, safe physical management, and completing assessments. Experienced in managing assigned caseloads in an efficient and effective manner, while utilizing exceptional time management skills to successfully advocate for clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Specialist 1, Screening
OREGON DHS CHILD WELFARE
2022.08 - Current
- Processed reports of alleged child abuse or neglect from mandatory reporters and community members via telephone or written reports
- Compiled details about individual family members' demographics, alleged child maltreatment, child vulnerability, family functioning, and relevant cultural information
- Made collateral contact with school staff, medical professionals, and others with knowledge of alleged maltreatment
- Applied policy to determine if reports met criteria for assessments or family support services, completed screening reports, and assigned reports to CPS workers.
Social Service Specialist 1, CPS
OREGON DHS CHILD WELFARE
2011.11 - 2021.10
- Investigated reports of alleged child abuse and neglect and conducted assessments to determine if abuse occurred and whether children were safe with their current caregivers
- Responded to crises and used de-escalation techniques to engage with families in high stress environments
- Developed safety plans in accordance with policy and applied knowledge of the Oregon Safety Model to determine when removal was necessary in ensuring child safety.
Social Service Assistant
OREGON DHS CHILD WELFARE
2009.12 - 2011.11
- Supervised visitations between parents and children placed in care, transporting children to and from visitation or other appointments as needed
- Supported CPS caseworkers supervising children in crisis after initial removal from their caregivers
- Documented interactions, provided reports to caseworkers, and testified in court regarding observations during family visitations.
Education
ODHS Child Welfare CORE -
Child Abuse Summit -
Annual diversity conferences -
Annual ICWA conferences -
BA Psychology -
Western Oregon University
01.2009
Skills
- Conducting Interviews
- Conducting Assessments
- Documentation
- Case Management
- Behavior Intervention
- Verbal De-escalation
- Crisis Management
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Social Service Specialist 1, Screening
OREGON DHS CHILD WELFARE
2022.08 - Current
Social Service Specialist 1, CPS
OREGON DHS CHILD WELFARE
2011.11 - 2021.10
Social Service Assistant
OREGON DHS CHILD WELFARE
2009.12 - 2011.11
ODHS Child Welfare CORE -
Child Abuse Summit -
Annual diversity conferences -
Annual ICWA conferences -
BA Psychology -
Western Oregon University
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