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RACHEL GOTTRON

Pittsburgh

Summary

Diligent, experienced licensed clinical social worker with proven ability to manage and lead teams effectively. Successfully implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and team productivity. Demonstrated strong problem-solving and communication skills to drive team success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Dual Certification Supervisor

The Bair Foundation of Pennsylvania
05.2015 - Current
  • Assures that family certification documents meet the state, company and Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) regulations
  • Assures that family dual certification documents are written to the specifications of The Bair Foundation
  • Assures that proper grammar is illustrated throughout all of the dual certification documents
  • Makes determinations regarding the approval or rejection of all dual certification documents
  • Provides support and direction to all family certification assessors as necessary
  • Part-time as of September 2021

Program Director

The Bair Foundation
07.2013 - 05.2015
  • Supervised and supported foster care staff to assure that each child received appropriate care and services
  • Assured the implementation of all applicable state regulations and company policies and procedures for the office
  • Assured resolution of critical incidents for foster care services
  • Implemented corrective action plan and/or termination of foster parents
  • Assured adherence to county/state contract requirements
  • Developed budget for foster care services, to assure office was operating without financial loss
  • Developed and maintained ongoing communication with referral agencies

Licensed Social Service Worker

The Bair Foundation
02.2012 - 07.2013
  • Managed services and care for 15-21 foster care children
  • Provided Community Psychiatric Support Treatment services to at-risk youth
  • Conducted needs assessments and developed Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for children
  • Supported foster families and children throughout foster home placement
  • Provided crisis intervention support as necessary

Program Director (Adelante Youth)

Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center
04.2009 - 02.2012
  • Developed and coordinated after-school activities for the Adelante Youth Program
  • Provided daily supervision to mentors, class instructors, and other direct service staff
  • Modeled evidence-based and best practice interventions for staff
  • Prepared financial/programmatic reports and assisted in fund development
  • Planned and executed youth-focused community events
  • Facilitated MYCOM Youth Network in Cleveland’s Cudell Neighborhood (9/2010-8/2011)

Medical Case Manager

Proyecto Luz/Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center
04.2009 - 08.2010
  • Conducted intake and comprehensive psychosocial assessments
  • Developed and monitored Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for clients
  • Advocated for clients to link them to appropriate medical and community resources
  • Assisted clients in accessing government benefits, such as Ryan White Emergency Funds
  • Collaborated with community agencies and medical personnel to serve clients
  • Maintained client/service data information, reports and daily documentation

Adoption Worker

The Bair Foundation
07.2006 - 02.2007
  • Prepared pre-adoptive Child Profiles for Pennsylvania Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network
  • Planned and executed pre-adoptive ‘Child Preparation’ sessions

Foster Care Case Manager

The Bair Foundation
07.2005 - 07.2006
  • Served a caseload of 15-20 foster children and their foster families
  • Acted as a liaison between birth family, referring agency and child
  • Developed and monitored Individual Service Plans for children on caseload
  • Participated in family service meetings, conferences and Court hearings

Education

Master of Science in Social Administration -

Case Western Reserve University, The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Cleveland, OH
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology; Minor, Religious Studies

Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA
05.2005

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented
  • Staff management
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Processes and procedures
  • Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE)
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Risk management
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Active listening
  • Self motivation

Timeline

Dual Certification Supervisor

The Bair Foundation of Pennsylvania
05.2015 - Current

Program Director

The Bair Foundation
07.2013 - 05.2015

Licensed Social Service Worker

The Bair Foundation
02.2012 - 07.2013

Program Director (Adelante Youth)

Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center
04.2009 - 02.2012

Medical Case Manager

Proyecto Luz/Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center
04.2009 - 08.2010

Adoption Worker

The Bair Foundation
07.2006 - 02.2007

Foster Care Case Manager

The Bair Foundation
07.2005 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology; Minor, Religious Studies

Washington & Jefferson College

Master of Science in Social Administration -

Case Western Reserve University, The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences

Licensures

Bureau of Professional Occupational Affairs: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (October 2013- present)


Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board: The State of Ohio

Licensed Independent Social Worker (November 2011 – October 2013)

Internships

  • Social Work Intern- Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center- Cleveland, OH (September 2008 - April 2009)
  • Trained in best practices and program development for at-risk urban youth
  • Social Work Intern - Proyecto Luz/Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center- Cleveland, OH (September 2007 – April 2008)
  • Trained in medical case management best practices and clinical assessment

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