Highly qualified professional with strong communication, organization, and listening skills seeking a Court Recorder position at Cumberland County Court Administration Division. Excited to utilize skills and abilities in a new challenge, eager to learn and excel in this new position.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CASSP Social Worker/Mental Health Liaison
Cumberland-Perry County Mental Health Office
10.2011 - Current
Providing Social Work services to children and families within the West Shore, Camp Hill, Susquehanna, East Pennsboro, Mechanicsburg, and Cumberland Valley School Districts, while utilizing the CASSP CORE Principles and empowering families to obtain appropriate services.
Conducted Mental Health Assessments for children experiencing barriers to success at school and in the community.
Participate in School Student Assistance Program (SAP) Teams, while assisting with supporting schools in utilizing best practices for SAP process.
Providing recommendations for treatment and community services for children and families.
Complete assessments of needs, while making referrals for areas of social determinants of health, such as housing, food, childcare programs, insurance, etc.
Participate in attendance improvement plan meetings and at-risk meetings in order to ensure connection to community resources, when needed; collaborate with cross-systems to foster a team approach in supporting families.
Collaborate with school staff to assure continuity of care of services.
Facilitate communication and collaboration between organizations and departments in order to achieve a common goal.
Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers, etc..
Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Administrative Case Manager - Base Service Unit
Northwestern Human Services: The Stevens Center
09.2007 - 10.2011
Identified and assessed needs of children, adolescents, and families.
Monitoring of treatment and services to children and adolescents in various levels of mental health services.
Assisted with discharge planning and linkage to services in the community; ensured continuity of care.
Member and participant of the Cumberland and Perry County CASSP Core Team, reviewing of complex cases and providing resolutions and information to families and team members.
Advocated for individuals and families.
Strategic planning and coordination of services for complex cases.
Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Intensive Case Manager
Northwestern Human Services: The Stevens Center
05.2004 - 09.2007
Provided intensive case management to children, adolescents, and adults with mental health challenges.
Assisted clients in obtaining appropriate levels of care and treatment and care.
Coordinated and facilitated ISPT (Interagency Service Planning Treatment Meetings.
Developed service plans based on the assessed needs of the individual and family.
Maintained relationships among treatment team members.
Facilitated successful client transitions from residential and/or institutional settings to community living through careful planning and coordination of services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Family Studies
Messiah University
Grantham, Pennsylvania
01.2000
Skills
Experienced social worker with 19 years of service
Expertise in community mental health resources
Effective communication skills
Skilled in resolving issues
Supportive interpersonal skills
Cultivates collaborative connections
Facilitates effective communication
Ambitious / eager to take on new challenges
Organizational skills
Adaptability in a changing environment
Professional
Highly efficient time manager
Strong investigative skills
Community Service
The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis, Intern, 1999-09, 1999-12, Participated in 64.5 intense hours of domestic violence and rape crisis training; Assisted women in finding shelter, food, clothing, etc.; Provided support; Attended numerous preliminary court hearings; safety planning; accompanied women and children to the emergency room.