Tammy Harris
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated Social Services Practitioner offering 8 years of comprehensive background in social services and as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources. Enthusiastic Social Services Practitioner eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of and training in Jurisdiction/Disposition writing and Continuing Services. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in social work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Practitioner I/II
County Of Riverside In-Home Supportive Services
Moreno Valley, CA
02.2017 - 10.2022
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Social Services Practitioner III
County Of Riverside Department Of Public Social Services
Banning, CA
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Eligibility Technician
County Of Riverside Department Of Public Social Services
Riverside, CA
05.2014 - 02.2017
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
- Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
- Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.
- Documented all communication with applicants and inputted information into system using C-IV.
- Educated patients on eligibility and affordability options by offering insightful information.
- Developed extensive fact-checking and research skills as result of continuously reviewing different programs and options.
- Assessed information gleaned from interviews, educational, and medical records, consultation with other professionals and diagnostic evaluations to identify clients' abilities, needs and eligibility for services.
- Used C-IV and MEDS to maintain over 400 candidate files and file notes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2011
Skills
- Staff Meetings
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Patient Records
- Child Care
- Family Reunification
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Treatment Recommendations
- Emotional Support
- Parent Relations
- Permanent Placement
- Mental Health Treatment Programming
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Client Guidance
- Financial Assistance
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Social Work Processes
- Community Service Programs
- Confidentiality Requirements
Timeline
Social Services Practitioner III
County Of Riverside Department Of Public Social Services
10.2019 - 04.2022
Social Services Practitioner I/II
County Of Riverside In-Home Supportive Services
02.2017 - 10.2022
Eligibility Technician
County Of Riverside Department Of Public Social Services
05.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Riverside
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