Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Tamme Stoops

Flemingsburg,KY

Summary

Compassionate Social Worker with 12 years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities. Ensuring the protection from anyone getting abused, neglect or exploited for anyone has mental or physical disability and victims of domestic abuse.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker

Cabinet For Health And Family Services
Carlisle , KY
04.2022 - Current
  • Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
  • Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
  • Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
  • Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
  • Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates.
  • Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
  • Advised families regarding guardianship arrangements when appropriate.
  • Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving children or vulnerable adults.
  • Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
  • Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
  • Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
  • Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
  • Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
  • Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
  • Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
  • Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
  • Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
  • Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers.

Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.

  • Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
  • Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
  • Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.
  • Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
  • Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
  • Visited clients at residences to assist courts with custody decisions and conduct home study assessments.

Regional Coordinator

Community Collaboration for Children
Flemingsburg , KY
05.2011 - 12.2021
  • Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
  • Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or experiences.
  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
  • Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
  • Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
  • Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
  • Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
  • Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
  • Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
  • Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.

Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.

  • Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
  • Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
  • Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
  • Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
  • Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
  • Visited clients at residence for home study assessments to assist courts with custody decisions.
  • Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.
  • Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
  • Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
  • Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
  • Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
  • Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
  • Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
12-2011

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KY
12-2001

Skills

  • Educational Support
  • Case Documentation
  • Resource Navigation
  • Intervention Planning
  • Crisis Assessment
  • Service planning
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Safety Planning
  • Records Management
  • Client documentation
  • Client Advocacy
  • Policy Planning
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Family Case Management
  • Family therapy
  • Case Management
  • Case Needs Assessments
  • Social Services
  • Court Hearings
  • Assessment skills
  • Aftercare follow up
  • Community Referrals
  • Community outreach expert
  • Community Resources
  • Data collection and management
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Child Development
  • Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
  • Mandatory Reporting Procedures
  • Compassionate
  • MS Office
  • Engaging
  • Empathy

Accomplishments

  • Honor Society Social Work receipent
  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Child Abuse Prevention Officer 2011-2021
  • Social Worker Spotlight 2022
  • Employee of Month 2022

Affiliations

  • Foster Parent for 5 years for State of Kentucky
  • Teach Parenting Classes for Parents
  • Darkness to Light Training ( Child Sexual Abuse)

Certification

  • Completed 472.25 of training hours with Cabinet for Health and Family Services
  • See Attachment of List of Trainings
  • Family Nurturing
  • Active Parent Now

Timeline

Social Worker

Cabinet For Health And Family Services
04.2022 - Current

Regional Coordinator

Community Collaboration for Children
05.2011 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Morehead State University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Maysville Community And Technical College
  • Completed 472.25 of training hours with Cabinet for Health and Family Services
  • See Attachment of List of Trainings
  • Family Nurturing
  • Active Parent Now
Tamme Stoops