Yve Cook
Locust Grove,VA
Summary
Skilled Family Services Specialist with solid experience in case management services, and parnering with community resources. Strong skills include effective communication, crisis intervention, comprehensive knowledge of person centered planning. Recognition of the impact made through the development of individualized service plans to address specific needs and issues. Known for fostering positive relationships with individuals and families and facilitating necessary resources for success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Specialist (CPS/Family Support)
Culpeper Department of Human Services
Culpeper, VA
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Conduct Monthly or as needed home visits.
- Respond to CPS reports to assess safety of children.
- Work with family to identify strengths and needs.
- Referrals to services that offer support to families to maintain a safe environment for children.
- Maintain contact with service providers and schedule team meetings.
- Perform drug screenings as needed.
Support Coordinator/DD
Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services
Culpeper, VA
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Develop Appropriate person centered Individualized service plans.
- Coordinated services and make appropriate referrals.
- Home Visits
- Managed confidential records and case notes efficiently.
- Advocate on client's behalf
- Complete documentation following policy guidelines and in a timely manner
Case Manager
JASA
Brooklyn, NY
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Supported seniors in a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) remotely and in person.
- Assisted with benefits such as SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
- Coordinated services with various service providers.
- Make appropriate referrals.
- Conducted initial assessments and annual/ quarterly reviews remotely.
- Utilized Peer Place for tracking and reporting, showing proficiency in digital case management tools.
Personal Case Manager
01.2011 - 04.2020
- Managed medication, appointments, and transportation coordination in person and remotely.
- Adapted to various remote communication tools for effective client management.
Field Service Coordinator Home Making / Administration of Children Services. (Temp Position)
Self Help
New York, NY
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated homemaking services across multiple boroughs remotely.
- Conducted initial home visits, scheduled homemakers, ensured service delivery for individual task plans.
BSW Social Worker (Temp Position)
JASA (Jewish Association for the Aged)
Brooklyn, NY
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Supported seniors in a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) remotely and in person.
- Assisted with benefits such as SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
- Coordinated services with various service providers.
- Make appropriate referrals.
- Conducted initial assessments and annual/ quarterly reviews remotely.
- Utilized Peer Place for tracking and reporting, showing proficiency in digital case management tools.
Case Manager/Volunteer Coordinator (ID/DD population)
Hudson Guild
New York, NY
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Work with families to identify strengths and needs and develop individualized service plans.
- Refer clients to appropriate services.
- Make appropriate referrals and maintain contact with providers.
- Coordinate team meetings.
- Monthly home visits.
- Volunteer coordinator working with community partners to coordinate volunteer opportunities for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Assist in day program as needed.
- Supervise Friendly Visiting program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Welfare
Adelphi University-Manhattan Center
New York, NYSome College (No Degree) - Spanish Area Studies
Kenyon College
Gambier, OHSkills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Person centered planning
- Microsoft Office Software
- OASIS
- Peer Place
- Office Suit of Tools
- Case management
- Field Work
- Learn new applications easily
- Strong communication skills
- Advocacy
- Cultural competency
- Remote work
- Problem solving
- Time management
Timeline
Family Services Specialist (CPS/Family Support)
Culpeper Department of Human Services
02.2025 - 11.2025
Support Coordinator/DD
Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services
08.2022 - 02.2023
Case Manager
JASA
04.2020 - 11.2021
Field Service Coordinator Home Making / Administration of Children Services. (Temp Position)
Self Help
11.2019 - 03.2020
BSW Social Worker (Temp Position)
JASA (Jewish Association for the Aged)
02.2019 - 11.2019
Case Manager/Volunteer Coordinator (ID/DD population)
Hudson Guild
06.2016 - 03.2019
Personal Case Manager
01.2011 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Welfare
Adelphi University-Manhattan Center
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish Area Studies
Kenyon College