Casee Guillette
Hartford,VT
Summary
Seasoned Family Service Worker devoted to helping children and families deal with challenging situations by coordinating effective community and program support. Well-versed in available resources and eligibility requirements. Works closely with local law enforcement, medical and court officials to handle wide-ranging matters on behalf of at-risk family groups.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Worker
State Of Vermont
White River Junction, VT
06.2012 - Current
- Assess family dynamics and identify family strengths and areas of risk
- Develop case plans with individualized goals, objectives, and interventions to improve family functioning and safety
- Conduct home visits to observe living conditions, assess safety needs, and provide assistance as needed.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and service providers to ensure access to necessary resources to support family stability and safety
- Maintain accurate documentation of all client interactions including progress notes and treatment plans in accordance with agency policies.
- Monitor client compliance with court orders or probation requirements when applicable.
- Provide testimony in court regarding progress on case plan objectives and goals as well as permanency needs of children assigned to my case load
- Ensure non-work hour needs are covered by developing and maintaining quarterly standby schedule
- Provided interim supervisory oversight to the juvenile services unit while assigned supervisor was out on maternity leave
Family and Child Case Manager
West Central Behavioral Health
Newport, NH
06.2007 - 06.2012
- Reinforced work being done in therapeutic setting with caregivers and children in real-life settings
- Assisted clients in developing parenting skills and strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors.
- Educated parents and caregivers about child development milestones and effective discipline techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all services provided to clients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Behavioral Interventionist
Hcrss
Hartford, VT
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians, and other professionals to ensure student success.
- Assisted in developing positive reinforcement systems that encouraged desired behaviors while discouraging undesirable behaviors.
- Utilized various techniques such as verbal praise, token economies, and differential reinforcement procedures to increase desirable behaviors while decreasing inappropriate ones.
- Facilitated summer camp programs for children between the ages of 5-17
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2003
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Report Preparation
- Community Education
- Family Support
- Service planning
- Excellent Communication
- Team building
- Client documentation
- Organizational Skills
- Resource Coordination
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Decision-Making
- Written Communication
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Effective Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Services Worker
State Of Vermont
06.2012 - Current
Family and Child Case Manager
West Central Behavioral Health
06.2007 - 06.2012
Behavioral Interventionist
Hcrss
09.2004 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University
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