I am a dedicated "Strong Social Worker" and team leader offering 22 years of success in Human Service world. Providing help with resources and preserving families in a crisis. I am Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth. I am Highly organized, proactive, and punctual with team-oriented. I am also very self motivated and dependable. My passion has always been focused on helping others in life. I feel a great sense of gratification knowing I can make a difference in a family or an individuals life.
- Culturally-sensitive
- IEP writing knowledge
- Anti-bullying program expert
- Behavioral specialist
- Case history compilation
- Dedicated support
- Training and Development
- Recordkeeping
- Major in Human Services
- 3.00 GPA
- Internship - Nursing Home
- Completed continuing education in Human Services
- 3.00 GPA
- Internship - CD Adolescent Treatment Facility
- Major in Special Education Teaching
- Completed continuing education in Special Education
- Internship- Student Teaching completed
- 3.00 GPA
- Completed coursework in 18 credit Social Work Program through U of M towards my Master Degree and for work credits working in Child Protection.
- 3.00 GPA
- Thesis: I did not complete a Thesis
I have many Certifications through out my 22 years of Social Work to list a few;
- Judges Initiative on Poverty and the Child Protection Client 2012
- Signs of Safety 2012 through 2020
- Managing Life's Transitions 2010
- Managing Client Data 2010-2020
- Medical Findings in Child Abuse 2011
- Diagnostic Assessment 2009
- Safe and Connected Consultation 2020
- Concurrent Permanency Planning 2020
- Forensic Training Completion of Sexually Abused Children 2015
Concord, CA, 08/2005 - 06/2020
- Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of all participants.
- Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
- Explained available housing, domestic violence, employment, education and substance abuse treatment resources to clients.
- Interviewed clients to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
- Collabrate with clients to discuss options and goals for various services.
- Met with clients to determine necessary services and make treatment recommendations.
- Worked with community resources to engage individuals in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Referred family members to outside support options to assist with coping during times of increased stress.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by handling various tasks, including filing police reports and creating safety family plans if a child needed placement.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
City, STATE, 09/2004 - 06/2005
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects to communicate grading.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 10 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts to help children understand the lesson.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and field trips to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring on a daily basis.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
City, STATE, 11/2001 - 06/2003
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
References:
Jen Albrecht - Supervisor Hennepin County CPS
Work Cell XXX-408-2224
3 years known
Helen Martin - Program Manager Hennepin County CPS
Work Cell 651-592-2044
15 years known
Katie Wozinak - Child Protection Investigator Hennepin County CPS
XXX-251-8799
15 years known
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School Attended
- Minneapolis Community And Technical College
- Metropolitan State University
- Saint Cloud State University
- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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- Child Protection Social Worker/Investigator
- Teacher Assistant-SPED
- Special Education Teacher
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- Master of Science
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