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PLACEMENT SPECIALIST
Professional Summary
LMSW Social Worker with 10 years of experience. Specialty areas include children and families.
Skills
Excellent advocate for clients. Certified mediator for the State of Kansas. Utilizes solution-focus approach. | Experienced with working with multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet, and ChildPro. Highly dependable. |
Work History
Placement Specialist, 10/2007 to Current
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc. – West Point , GA
Frequently contacted Resource Families about children in DCF custody needing placement. Assisted families inquiring about the process to become foster or adoptive parents. Completed the intake/recruitment process for prospective families. Supervised MSW student in 2009-2010 and BSW in 2016-2017. Recognized by colleagues for the Above & Beyond Award for being hard working, seeking appropriate placements, and having a positive attitude. Participated in the development of the Compass Program, for therapuetic placements.
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc. – West Point , GA
Frequently contacted Resource Families about children in DCF custody needing placement. Assisted families inquiring about the process to become foster or adoptive parents. Completed the intake/recruitment process for prospective families. Supervised MSW student in 2009-2010 and BSW in 2016-2017. Recognized by colleagues for the Above & Beyond Award for being hard working, seeking appropriate placements, and having a positive attitude. Participated in the development of the Compass Program, for therapuetic placements.
Director of Social Services, 09/2005 to 06/2006
Azria Health – Ashland , NE
Advocated for Residents' care and rights to be involved in their own decision-making. Facilitated admission/discharge planning. Referred/Counseled Residents and their families Medicare/Medicare Part D/Care Planning. Organized Resident Secret Santa to provide for unmet needs. Presented on signs of Abuse & Neglect at bi-monthly New Employee Orientation.
Azria Health – Ashland , NE
Advocated for Residents' care and rights to be involved in their own decision-making. Facilitated admission/discharge planning. Referred/Counseled Residents and their families Medicare/Medicare Part D/Care Planning. Organized Resident Secret Santa to provide for unmet needs. Presented on signs of Abuse & Neglect at bi-monthly New Employee Orientation.
MSW Intern, 08/2004 to 07/2005
Adoptions Together – Washington , DC
Engaged Residents in a long-term care environment including those with disabilities, mental health diagnoses and dementia. Gained medical knowledge and experience with assessments, interviewing, conducting home visits, working with groups and advocating for clients.
Adoptions Together – Washington , DC
Engaged Residents in a long-term care environment including those with disabilities, mental health diagnoses and dementia. Gained medical knowledge and experience with assessments, interviewing, conducting home visits, working with groups and advocating for clients.
MSW Intern, 08/2003 to 05/2004
Universal Health Services – Augusta , GA
Effectively worked with children and families. Directly engaged K-12 students within the school district. Administered skills testing. Organized annual holiday event to collect food and gifts for low-income families. Wrote to state representatives about the impact of "No Child Left Behind" on rural school districts.
Universal Health Services – Augusta , GA
Effectively worked with children and families. Directly engaged K-12 students within the school district. Administered skills testing. Organized annual holiday event to collect food and gifts for low-income families. Wrote to state representatives about the impact of "No Child Left Behind" on rural school districts.
BSW Intern, 01/2003 to 05/2003
Riley County Head Start – City , STATE
Successfully managed a caseload of returning children. Engaged parents/caregivers to complete enrollment paperwork. Conducted home visits and documented progress reports. Wrote a community needs assessment for my supervisor and director.
Riley County Head Start – City , STATE
Successfully managed a caseload of returning children. Engaged parents/caregivers to complete enrollment paperwork. Conducted home visits and documented progress reports. Wrote a community needs assessment for my supervisor and director.
Education
Master of Arts: Social Work, 2005
University of Kansas - City, State
University of Kansas - City, State
Bachelor of Arts: Social Work & Family Studies, 2003
Kansas State University - City, State
Kansas State University - City, State
Accomplishments
Volunteer mediator for the State of Kansas 2011 to present. Certified in CORE, Parent-Adolescent and Domestic mediation.
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School Attended
- University of Kansas
- Kansas State University
Job Titles Held:
- Placement Specialist
- Director of Social Services
- MSW Intern
- BSW Intern
Degrees
- Master of Arts : Social Work , 2005
Bachelor of Arts : Social Work & Family Studies , 2003
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