Tracie Hougabook
Social Worker
Griffin,GA
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker offering 14 years of experience with extensive knowledge in areas of education, learning difficulties, behavior modification, crisis management, and social and emotional needs. Background working in urban areas of poverty with high population of at-risk students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Clayton County Public Schools
Jonesboro, GA
10.2016 - Current
- Provide case management services, counseling, education and social skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Intervene in crisis situations and counsel children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Teach students how to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Assist in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Participate in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that are implemented by school-wide policies.
- Monitor student attendance, document truancy, and submit referrals per requirements.
- Maintain compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
Special Investigator
Department of Human Services
Marietta, GA
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, clients, families, neighbors, and witnesses, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
Social Services Protect and Placement Specialist
Cobb County Department of Family and Children Services
Marietta, GA
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
Social Services Protect and Placement Specialist
Department Of Family And Children Services
Greenville, GA
10.2012 - 09.2014
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
- Produced and filed petitions in court and testified in legal proceedings.
Social Services Protect and Placement Specialist
Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services
Atlanta, GA
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Assessed safety and risk of harm prior to transitions and closure.
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.2011
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA05.2008
Skills
- Mental health
- Safety and risk assessments
- Identifying community resources
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Crisis intervention
- Critical thinking
- Counseling Services
- Confidential Case Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Griffin, GA 30223
- School Social Worker (P-12)-Jonesboro, GA 30238
Timeline
School Social Worker
Clayton County Public Schools
10.2016 - Current
Special Investigator
Department of Human Services
12.2015 - 08.2016
Social Services Protect and Placement Specialist
Cobb County Department of Family and Children Services
09.2014 - 12.2015
Social Services Protect and Placement Specialist
Department Of Family And Children Services
10.2012 - 09.2014
Social Services Protect and Placement Specialist
Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services
08.2011 - 09.2012
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Science (BS) -
Clayton State University