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WILLIE BREEDLOVE

Rochester,NY

Summary

Social Worker effective at working with clients and families who may be in crisis. Acts as a sympathetic guide and advocate to help them navigate complex and stressful situations. Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft applications Ability to de-escalate clients in another vulnerable emotional state Ability to maintain required clinical records Able to manage client crises Able to meet Criminal Clearance Indexing requirements Able to participate in multidisciplinary team approach Able to work independently and as a member of a team Comfortable with diverse populations Community clinic experience Experience performing assessments Experience working in a clinical setting

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Service Representative

Veterans Administration
Canandaigua, NY
01.2022 - Current
  • Advocating on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure they receive needed benefits or services.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from individuals seeking assistance from the agency.
  • Maintained accurate records of client information and progress notes in accordance with agency regulations.
  • Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
  • Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.

Case Investigator/NYS Contact Tracer (COVID-19)

Staffing Solutions
Albany, NY
Jun2020 - 12.2022
  • Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
  • Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
  • Notified and interviewed individuals to ascertain novel coronavirus exposure level.
  • Performed record keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
  • Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.

Behavioral Specialist

VILLA OF HOPE
Rochester, NY
08.2011 - 07.2021
  • Attended meetings and trainings necessary for professional development and as required by the agency or its funding sources. Attended and participated in community meetings and groups. Carried out functions and responsibilities as it pertained to giving orders and conducting evaluations of clients in restraint/seclusion. Collaborated with probation officers, school representatives and other key individuals in the community to support adolescents and their families. Developed individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems. Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories. Counseled parents with child rearing problems, interviewing the child and family. Collected information about clients, using techniques such as testing, interviewing, discussion, and observation.

Behavioral Health Counselor

VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER
Rochester, NY
08.2010 - 05.2011
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Maintained a caseload of more than 10 veterans in Agency setting.

Behavior Support Specialist

HILLSIDE CHILDREN\'S CENTER
Rochester, NY
06.2003 - 02.2008
  • Attended all program staff meetings, treatment reviews, IEPs and other agency meetings as necessary. Charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries. Collaborated with other area service providers. Developed and maintained cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care. Guided clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems Identified risk and resiliency factors within the individual youth, peer group, family, school, and community and develop strategies for intervention. Maintained accurate records and reports regarding the patients\' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.

Sgt

ARMED FORCES UNITED STATES
01.1986 - 08.1995
  • Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.
  • Served as custodian of classified documents.
  • Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on Tactical Communication equipment.
  • Operated and maintained communications equipment.
  • Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of 12 personnel.
  • Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
  • Prepared documents for destruction.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE Social - Work

2011

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Social Work

Nazareth College
2008

ASSOCIATE - APPLIED SCIENCE Human Services

Monroe Community College
2006

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Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Treatment plans
  • Therapeutic services
  • Behavior intervention
  • Policy implementation
  • Good listening skills
  • Cultural awareness

Timeline

Social Service Representative

Veterans Administration
01.2022 - Current

Behavioral Specialist

VILLA OF HOPE
08.2011 - 07.2021

Behavioral Health Counselor

VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER
08.2010 - 05.2011

Behavior Support Specialist

HILLSIDE CHILDREN\'S CENTER
06.2003 - 02.2008

Sgt

ARMED FORCES UNITED STATES
01.1986 - 08.1995

Case Investigator/NYS Contact Tracer (COVID-19)

Staffing Solutions
Jun2020 - 12.2022

MASTER OF SCIENCE Social - Work

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Social Work

Nazareth College

ASSOCIATE - APPLIED SCIENCE Human Services

Monroe Community College

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WILLIE BREEDLOVE