Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Social Worker
William H. Johnson SW Consulting & Staffing
11.2022 - Current
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of social work.
Served as a traveling social worker to multiple different facilities per week with assisting the Director of Social Services of the facility or sustaining the role of the Director of Social Services of a facility.
Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions regularly, making adjustments as needed to optimize client progress toward goals.
Mentored new social work staff by sharing best practices, offering guidance on case management techniques and helping to navigate the organizational structure.
Assisted clients in navigating complex social service systems by providing guidance on program eligibility requirements and application processes.
Maintained detailed case documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state regulations and agency policies.
Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing personalized treatment plans.
Enhanced community support networks for clients by connecting them with appropriate resources and services.
Served as a liaison between clients, families, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders involved in the care process.
Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centered care.
Contact Social Worker
American Adoptions Inc.
02.2022 - 10.2022
Facilitate adoption process for birth parents, adoptive parents and children
Perform home studies, parent background checks, parent(s) history, parent counseling and post-placement process
Follow birth parent(s) along pregnancy to ensure support and needs are met until adoptive placement is achieved
Case management and collaboration with all team members and partnering agencies
Meeting birth parent and adoptive family at hospital to ensure a smooth transition of adoption process along with lawyers and hospital administration staff after birth of child
Director of Social Services
Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation
12.2020 - 06.2021
Assisting patients and their families with the many aspects of patient’s condition (social, financial, emotional) and understand their illnesses and treatment options while in the facility and upon discharge
Administering admission and helping the transition of the patient from the community to the facility while meeting their social and emotional comfort needs
Coordinating discharge of resident with physicians, PT, OT, and nursing of what main factors to take into account in relation to their medical needs to be provided in or out of the home
Establishing problem-solving techniques by providing various alternatives and incorporate as many resources for resolution as possible with residents and staff
Encouraging residents’ efforts to function at highest possible level
Managing a facility of 123 beds/patients
Acting Director of Social Services
Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
08.2019 - 12.2020
Assisting patients and their families with the many aspects of patient’s condition (social, financial, emotional) and understand their illnesses and treatment options while in the facility and upon discharge
Plan, organize, develop, and direct all required social services to meet needs of residents and patients in long and short term care in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations that govern our facility directed by the Administrator
Licensed Ongoing Social Worker and Emergency Investigator
Massachusetts Department of Children & Families
07.2016 - 07.2018
Commitment to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse & neglect to ensure they are able to grow & thrive in safe & nurturing environments
Establishing safety, permanency and well-being of the Commonwealth's children by: stabilizing & preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care when necessary, safely reunifying families; & when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship or adoption
Assess, evaluate, conduct initial and ongoing case management and investigate alleged abuse/neglect complaints after hours on an emergency basis
Develop & ensure implementation of strength-based service plans for each child in care or custody including risk assessment, safety plans & goals
Maintain a high degree of professionalism in the community, with clients, schools, courts & with referring agencies seeking to build & sustain positive relationships
Empower families to make stable commitments to children by providing counseling & coordinating visits with family members; develop a helping relationship & ensure needed supports & services are provided
Prepare extensive court reports & associated legal documents; testify in court; assist attorneys in the preparation of court actions; respond to inquiries regarding court actions
Perform a variety of social casework functions, including the investigation, supervision, placement, & care of dependent children, children in foster homes, or other child welfare cases through routine or emergency referrals
Analyze situations & adopt effective courses of action, often under stressful and emergency conditions
Education
Bachelor of Human Sciences and Services - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Rhode Island
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Gender and Women’s Studies
University of Rhode Island
05.2016
Skills
Mental health evaluation
Psychosocial assessments
Professional ethics
Client advocacy
Case documentation/management
Discharge planning
Referrals and networking
Boundary setting
Certification
Division of Professional Licensure: National Association of Social Workers: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Massachusetts & Arkansas
Timeline
Licensed Social Worker
William H. Johnson SW Consulting & Staffing
11.2022 - Current
Contact Social Worker
American Adoptions Inc.
02.2022 - 10.2022
Director of Social Services
Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation
12.2020 - 06.2021
Acting Director of Social Services
Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
08.2019 - 12.2020
Licensed Ongoing Social Worker and Emergency Investigator
Massachusetts Department of Children & Families
07.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Gender and Women’s Studies
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Human Sciences and Services - Human Development and Family Studies