Veronica Spells
Wilson,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. With a passion for assisting families to become independent and self-sufficient.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Welfare Social Worker- In Home/Assessments
Wake County Health and Human Services
Raleigh, NC
01.2022 - Current
- In-Home-Create an In-Home Services case plan in partnership with families, their support systems, and community partners to address child safety and well-being needs.
Make regular home visits with families.
Conduct private discussions to assess child safety and risk on an ongoing basis.
Connect families to community resources to address risk factors.
Complete timely, concise, detailed documentation.
When safety cannot be assured, file court paperwork, assume custody of children and testify at court hearings.
Assessments-Conducting CPS assessments to determine if children have been maltreated and need protective services
Providing protective services to help families keep children who have been maltreated safely at home whenever possible
Placing children in foster care when no other means are adequate to protect them
Petitioning the court for custody of children when the need arises
Testifying in court and write court reports
Assessing allegations of abuse, neglect and dependency
Documenting within seven days of each contact and maintain tracking forms related to activities pertaining to each case
Conducting home visits to ensure safety
Developing a behavioral based safety plans
Child Welfare Social Worker-Assessments
Johnston County Department of Social Services
Smithfield, NC
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducting CPS assessments to determine if children have been maltreated and need protective services
Providing protective services to help families keep children who have been maltreated safely at home whenever possible
Placing children in foster care when no other means are adequate to protect them
Petitioning the court for custody of children when the need arises
Testifying in court and write court reports
Assessing allegations of abuse, neglect and dependency
Documenting within seven days of each contact and maintain tracking forms related to activities pertaining to each case
Conducting home visits to ensure safety
Developing a behavioral based safety plans
Child Welfare Social Worker-Assessments
Edgecombe County Department of Social Services
Tarboro, NC
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Conducting CPS assessments to determine if children have been maltreated and need protective services
Providing protective services to help families keep children who have been maltreated safely at home whenever possible
Placing children in foster care when no other means are adequate to protect them
Petitioning the court for custody of children when the need arises
Testifying in court and write court reports
Assessing allegations of abuse, neglect and dependency
Documenting within seven days of each contact and maintain tracking forms related to activities pertaining to each case
Conducting home visits to ensure safety
Developing a behavioral based safety plans
MST-Family Counselor
Youth Villages
Greenville , NC
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
ACTT-Qualified Professional
Bridges Of Hope
Wilson , NC
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Qualified Professional provides skills training, case management, and crisis intervention to participants with co-occurring disorders. Develop a person centered plan with goals and interventions, complete daily team meetings to assess clients needs and progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2005
High School Diploma -
Beddingfield High School
Wilson, NC05-1994
Skills
- Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Team building
- Organization and Time Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Analytical
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Child Welfare Social Worker- In Home/Assessments
Wake County Health and Human Services
01.2022 - Current
Child Welfare Social Worker-Assessments
Johnston County Department of Social Services
07.2019 - 09.2021
Child Welfare Social Worker-Assessments
Edgecombe County Department of Social Services
09.2018 - 09.2019
MST-Family Counselor
Youth Villages
05.2015 - 09.2018
ACTT-Qualified Professional
Bridges Of Hope
05.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
East Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Beddingfield High School
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