Taranza Glasper
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering 22 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services, mental health counseling and child welfare, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources. Knowledgeable and experienced in coordinating care for diverse individuals. Proactive and resourceful with strong knowledge of community resources. Strong communicator with passion for helping others.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Welfare Specialist
Department Of Children And Family Services
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Case Manager
Lafourche Parish School Board
11.2011 - 08.2018
- Case manager was responsible for assisting Home Liaison with providing educational services to homeless students as determined by the McKinney-Vento Home less Act.
- Case Manager also linked these families to additional agencies and resources within the community.
- Case Manager worked closely with Professional School Counselors within the school setting to monitor grades, attendance, behaviors, and family concerns.
- Case Manager also conducted home visits to services as requested by school counselors or other school personnel.
Mental Health Professional
Magnolia Family Services
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Provided community supports, individual and family intervention to client's eligible to receive Mental Health Rehabilitation services.
- Conducted in-home visits and school visits with client's teachers and other support staff to ensure all behavioral issues and other significant areas of client's life can be assessed.
- All treatment and assessments was documented and reviewed on a weekly basis via progress notes.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2001
Skills
- Civil Litigation
- Youth Engagement
- Recommend Care
- Standardized Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Critical Thinking
- Court Mandated Reporter
- Program Development
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Case Documentation
- Client Goal Planning
- Sustainability Improvement
Certification
Registered Social Worker
Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist
Department Of Children And Family Services
09.2018 - 06.2023
Case Manager
Lafourche Parish School Board
11.2011 - 08.2018
Mental Health Professional
Magnolia Family Services
04.2011 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Social Work
Southern University At New Orleans
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southern University And A & M College
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