Tracy Lynn Bohne
Newport
Summary
I am looking for a position where I can continue to grow as a professional while providing the continued effective services that I have been able to do on the branch level.
I have a strong commitment to delivering impactful support and services to diverse populations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Specialist 1
State of Oregon DHS Child Welfare
08.2013 - Current
- Coordinated care between multiple service providers to ensure clients received services that are going to provide the best training while addressing their needs. I am making sure that the client is able to have a say about the services, and have a better understanding about how this will be a benefit for them.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health, and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate case/safety plans.
- Maintaining detailed documentation of services provided.
- Conducted home and community visits as part case management services, Ensuring safety, going over the in-home safety plan, identifying any strengths, needs, and services that are needed.
- Caseload has been a wide range from Drug court/Family Support court, domestically violent individuals and survivors, Sex Offenders, Teen caseload, Independent Living Program, incarcerated individuals,
- I treat all clientele with the upmost respect and dignity while trying to use and incorporate their own culture and identity to build success from and reduce the barriers: LBGTQ+, teen pregnancies, immigration, Native American.
- Assisted clients with crisis intervention, providing immediate support, utilizing trauma informed practices, and coordinating necessary resources for stabilization.
- Not only go into the parents home to determine safety but also conducted interview of youth and parents when they were in In-Patient A/D centers, Group homes, residential treatment centers, DD homes, SACU, BRS facilities. If concerns arise then calls were made into the hotline.
- Written reports are completed in a timely manner: Court reports, Case Plans, Safety plans, Supervision Plans, CPS assessments, Action Agreements, Letters of Expectations, Referral reports to Psychologists, Referrals to mental health, medical, and educational providers, Citizen Review Board packets.
- Testimony provided to the courts in the form of evidentiary hearings, Permanency hearings, Trials.
- Conducting CPS assessments with open mind, seeking truth while being respectful to the individual with understanding that the situation could be traumatic to them.
- Maintain annual required trainings through the Oregon Department of Human Services.
- A member of the Teen Summit, Permanency Summit, and the Self Selective Environment Groups.
- Huge advocate for Foster Youth Bill of Rights, Sibling Bill of Rights, and my collaboration with the Ombudsmen's office.
- While working in the Lincoln County Branch, I have been a CPS worker, Permanency worker, Meeting facilitator.
Social Services Specalist 1
Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare
12.2003 - 07.2010
- In addition to the services and skill set I provided in the Lincoln County branch; while in the Polk County Branch I was a Permanency worker and an Addictions Recovery Team worker.
- I only left this position to go back to Illinois for family issues that needed my full time attention. As soon as I was able to move back, I did and went right back into Child Welfare but in a different branch.
Education
Master of Science - Correctional Administration
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-1993
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL01-1995
Skills
- Referral networking
- Documentation and client assessment proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking and very organized
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Relationship building with adult and youth advocacy
Timeline
Social Services Specialist 1
State of Oregon DHS Child Welfare
08.2013 - Current
Social Services Specalist 1
Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare
12.2003 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Correctional Administration
Western Oregon University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Joliet Junior College
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