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CHILDREN'S SOCIAL WORKER TRAINEE, I, II, III
Summary
Well qualified Children's Social Worker who has served families of the Antelope Valley and surrounding communities for 13 years. Seeking a challenging position that will utilize my creativity, expertise, life experience, education and training to effectively empower others to promote change.
Summary of Qualifications
  • Supportive transition  (AB12) 
  • Emergency response
  • Family maintenance
  • Family reunification
  • Adoption Safe Families Act (ASFA)
  •  Youth advocate
  • CFT facilitator
  • Staff training
  • Supervision and training
  • Lead worker for AB12 unit
  • Community Outreach
  • Independent Living Program (ILP)
  • Court report writing
  • Acting Supervising Children's Social Worker

Accomplishments
  • On the Spot Recognition of Excellence 
  • Member of the Lancaster DCFS training team
  • Charter member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Beta Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter- Palmdale, CA
Experience
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family ServicesLancaster, CAChildren's Social Worker Trainee, I, II, III08/2004 to CurrentActing Supervising Children's Social Worker for AB12 unit. Co-facilitate 90 Day Transitional Plan meetings. Co-facilitate AB12 and ILP training for DCFS Lancaster staff. Work closely with ILP coordinator to ensure youth receive appropriate services. Managed caseloads and acted as an advocate for client rights. Assist youth with gaining employment and reaching their educational goals. Provided  support to homeless Non-Minor Dependents and connected them with community resources. Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports. Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families. Wrote petitions, court reports, case plans, transitional independent living plans and other legal documents. Conducted mental health assessments for abused or neglected children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services. Consulted with other professionals regarding the treatment of specific clients. Presented case history material for review and discussion with other staff members. Guided youth through the emancipation planning process. Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs. Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities. Assist youth with submitting the necessary documents to receive ILP services. Communicated with local agencies, schools, churches, courts and employers regarding client involvement and attendance in programs. Pursued ongoing education and training opportunities to further develop professional skills.
Safety Consultant ServicesNew Hall, CACase Manager05/2004 to 08/2004Interviewed and assessed new clients each week. Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload. Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions. Facilitated a weekly discussion group about DUI related issues for men and women.
Pacific BellPasadena, CAMaintenance Administrator 12/1999 to 08/2003Inspect equipment and systems to identify issues and report problems to repair technicians. Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests and emergency call-outs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts:Behavioral Science1999National University
Masterof Social Work2010California State University, Bakersfield
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
  • Safety Consultant Services
  • Pacific Bell

School Attended

  • National University
  • California State University, Bakersfield

Job Titles Held:

  • Children's Social Worker Trainee, I, II, III
  • Case Manager
  • Maintenance Administrator

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Behavioral Science 1999
    Master of Social Work 2010

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