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WORK EXPERIENCE
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October 2007 - Current Employment
Child Welfare Specialist III
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Department of Human Services - Child Welfare
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Grady County - Norman, OK
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- Provide protective/treatment services for children and families according to DHS policy, State and Federal Laws
- Conduct child abuse/neglect investigations which may involve court intervention and placement of children. Prepare all corresponding court documents and testify to such.
- Provide unit leadership, manage more difficult and complex cases, and perform supervisory duties.
- Forge strong professional client relationshipsand offer the highest levels of support and service.
- Field a continuous flow of telehone calls while maintaining the daily flow of activities; provide comprehensive updates to clients, court and attorneys on case status.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date and confidential client files on a day-to-day basis and function as an infoamriton resource, providing timely and effective solutions to complex problems.
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October 2005 - October 2007
School Based Service Worker
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Department of Human Services - SBSW
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Cleveland County - Norman, OK through Norman PUblic School District
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- Provide a link between the Departmetn and the public school system, acting as a liasion between the two.
- Consult with teachers and administrators to determine the best social and support services for childrens and families in need.
- Demonstrated resourcefulness in conducting research and gathering supportive information in relation to a diverse range of client cases and prepared reports for review by both agencies.
- Served as a point of contact to clients; provided up-to-date information on available services and assisted with the referral process.
- Facilitated early intervention services for at risk students and connected families with supportive services throughout the community.
- Conducted in service trainings to school staff and developed protocol for school based service worker program.
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June 2005 - October 2005
Child Welfare Specialist III
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Department of Human Services - Child Welfare
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Grady County - Chickasha, OK
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- Provide protective/treatment services for children and families according to DHS policy, State and Federal Laws.
- Conduct child abuse/neglect investigations which may involve court intervention and placement of children. Prepare all corresponding court documents and testify to such.
- Provide unit leadership, manage more difficult and complex cases, and perform supervisory duties.
- Forge strong professional client relationshipsand offer the highest levels of support and service.
- Field a continuous flow of telehone calls while maintaining the daily flow of activities; provide comprehensive updates to clients, court and attorneys on case status.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date and confidential client files on a day-to-day basis and function as an infoamriton resource, providing timely and effective solutions to complex problems.
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March 2000 - June 2005
Child Welfare Specialist II
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Department of Human Services - Grady County
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Grady County, Chickasha, OK
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- Provide protective/treatment services for children and families according to DHS policy, State and Federal Laws.
- Forge strong professional client relationshipsand offer the highest levels of support and service.
- Field a continuous flow of telehone calls while maintaining the daily flow of activities; provide comprehensive updates to clients, court and attorneys on case status.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date and confidential client files on a day-to-day basis and function as an infoamriton resource, providing timely and effective solutions to complex problems.
- Applied strong multi-tasking abilities to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive environment with responsibility for correspondence, scheduling, telephone support, field work and confidentiality.
- Testified in court and represented the agency to court officials, public agencies and clients and maintained strong professional relationships that supported high levels of performance and growth.
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February 1997 - July 1999
Child Welfare Specialist II
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Department of Human Services
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Cleveland County - Norman, OK
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- Provide protective/treatment services for children and families according to DHS policy, State and Federal Laws.
- Forge strong professional client relationshipsand offer the highest levels of support and service.
- Field a continuous flow of telehone calls while maintaining the daily flow of activities; provide comprehensive updates to clients, court and attorneys on case status.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date and confidential client files on a day-to-day basis and function as an infoamriton resource, providing timely and effective solutions to complex problems.
- Applied strong multi-tasking abilities to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive environment with responsibility for correspondence, scheduling, telephone support, field work and confidentiality.
- Testified in court and represented the agency to court officials, public agencies and clients and maintained strong professional relationships that supported high levels of performance and growth.
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