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social services caseworker resume example with 9+ years of experience

Jessica
Claire
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Summary

Motivated Social Services Case Manager displaying high level of flexibility, adaptability and organizational skills. Superior leadership skills and demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings.

Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise with quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families. Team-oriented Caseworker recognized for establishing and maintaining solid relationships with administration and local, state and federal agencies. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills. Seasoned Social Worker specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with other members of health care team. Demonstrates psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and advocacy skills.

Skills
  • Addictions expert
  • Women's issues
  • Violence prevention
  • Homeless and dual diagnosed populations
  • Suicide prevention specialist
  • Emergency response training
  • Work ethic
  • Working collaboratively
  • Patient-centered care
Education and Training
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX, Expected in 05/2007 ā€“ ā€“ Bachelor of Science : Psychology - GPA :
Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX, Expected in 05/2002 ā€“ ā€“ Associate of Science : General - GPA :
  • Dean's List Honoree Spring Semester 2001
University of Texas At Tyler Tyler, TX, Expected in ā€“ ā€“ Bachelor of Science : Psychology - GPA :
Experience
Salvation Army Usa - Social Services Caseworker
Portsmouth, OH, 10/2019 - Current
  • Presented clients with information, referrals and assistance accessing resources such as food, housing and transportation.
  • Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
  • Worked with severely mentally ill, homeless and dually-diagnosed adults.
  • Presented case history material for review and discussion with staff members.
  • Arranged and facilitated support groups, life skills education programs and supportive counseling for survivors by coordinating appropriate trained and license service providers.
  • Advocated for clients' best interest in school settings, at juvenile court and in other systems that interfaced with client and family.
  • Formulated discharge plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment team, patient and family.
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify individual needs and specific social services necessary to address identified objectives and goals.
  • Performed ongoing monitoring of care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions and goal achievements and suggesting changes accordingly.
The Mentor Network - Child/Adolescent Case Manager
Arroyo Grande, CA, 02/2012 - 04/2015
  • Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
  • Met with clients to conduct needs assessments, recommending appropriate support and service offerings.
  • Maintained updated progress notes and case record, and documented children's progress in recreational activities, treatment plans, and education.
  • Liaised between individuals, families and service providers to best manage treatment services.
  • Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
  • Analyzed behaviors and planned treatments, implementing coping skills techniques and optimizing case management for 25 clients.
  • Monitored and documented status updates on health and wellbeing of each child under care or assessment.
  • Offered emergency response, family support and case management to meet individual child objectives.
  • Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain client confidentiality and keep data private.
  • Evaluated clients and formulated individualized service plans outlining short-term and long-term goals.
  • Coordinated case management functions through placement monitoring, crisis intervention and discharge planning.
DePaul Center - Recreational Therapist
City, STATE, 11/2011 - 01/2012
  • Organized and scheduled exercise programs and recreational activities to facilitate physical and emotional health of participants.
  • Assessed patients to identify individual needs and created care plans to address objectives and goals as identified during evaluation.
  • Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
  • Planned therapeutic and recreation activities aligned with abilities, interests and therapy objectives.
  • Obtained information from medical records, medical staff, family members and patients to assess capabilities, needs and interests.
  • Counseled and encouraged patients to develop leisure activities.
  • Directed therapeutic activities for children from ages 5 to 17.
  • Created documentation of patient treatment plans, change in treatment, progress and outcome evaluations to facilitate recordkeeping objectives.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
ACCESS MHMR - Adult Mental Health Caseworker
City, STATE, 01/2008 - 10/2011
  • Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals.
  • Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
  • Educated family members and helped each support clients by improving coping techniques.
  • Modified treatment plans to support client goals and status.
  • Compiled community resources for housing to assist patients with mental health or substance abuse recovery.
  • Assessed mental and physical conditions of clients by consulting with professionals, conducting interviews and completing assessments.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Sam Houston State University
  • Trinity Valley Community College
  • University of Texas At Tyler

Job Titles Held:

  • Social Services Caseworker
  • Child/Adolescent Case Manager
  • Recreational Therapist
  • Adult Mental Health Caseworker

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Associate of Science
  • Bachelor of Science

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