Loralee Fennell
Heilwood
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Casework Supervisor
Indiana County Children And Youth Services
06.2017 - Current
- Reviewed caseworkers' client cases and made recommendations for additional actions and improvements.
- Collaborated with community resource providers to offer clients access to community services.
- Conducted training to update staff on new laws, regulations and procedures to promote more informed delivery of client services.
- Intervened in urgent and crisis situations and provided services in compliance with Pennsylvania and federal regulations and laws.
- Attended ongoing training to maintain supervisor certification.
Caseworker
Indiana County Children And Youth Services
03.1999 - 06.2017
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
- Recorded case notes and performed follow-up documentation for admitted and transferred patients; led both group and individual counseling sessions.
- Performed discharge planning, placement monitoring, and crisis intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA08.1994
Skills
- Social Work
- Issue Identification
- Conflict Mediation
- Group Dynamics
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Client Engagement
- Reference Assistance
- Child Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Casework Supervisor
Indiana County Children And Youth Services
06.2017 - Current
Caseworker
Indiana County Children And Youth Services
03.1999 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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