Motivated & invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in documentation, interviewing and building relationships. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 19+ years of experience establishing rapport with vulnerable populations and advocating for them.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Social Worker
Summit County Children Services
06.2008 - Current
Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Social Work Assistant
Summit County Children Services
09.2004 - 06.2008
Coordinated referrals to community services to help clients obtain needed support.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of social work assistance.
Maintained thorough documentation of client interactions, progress towards goals, and relevant case notes.
Maintained impeccable case notes and documented activities fully in SACWIS.
Assist social workers with client needs on their caseloads.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Akron
Akron, OH
05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
12.2003
Skills
Case Needs Assessments
Family reunification specialist
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Data collection and management
Family Case Management
Efficient under pressure
Client documentation
Interviewing children, parents and family members
Case Documentation
Safety & Family assessments
High-Risk Populations Identification
Confidential case documentation
Child Welfare
Client Needs Assessment
Risk Assessment
Testifying in court
Accomplishments
Nominated for social worker of the year: 2023
Interned at Wood Co. Jail interviewing inmates during undergrad study
Timeline
Licensed Social Worker
Summit County Children Services
06.2008 - Current
Social Work Assistant
Summit County Children Services
09.2004 - 06.2008
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
Bowling Green State University
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