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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateDedicated Social Worker offering 33 year background serving in both clinical and residential arenas providing exceptional professional care. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.RebeccaAndersonCONTACTEMAIL AVAILABLESpringfield, Illinois Street Address
PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEWWW: Bold ProfileSKILLSMultidisciplinary team collaborationComplex case managementSolution-focused techniquesClient AdvocacyConflict ResolutionFriendly and compassionateEDUCATIONJAN 2005Master of ArtsSocial Work (MSW) University of Illinois Chicago, ILJAN 2002Alcohol And Drug Counseling (CADC)Drug addiction Harold Washington College ChicagoJAN 2000Bachelor of ArtsSocial Worker (BSW) Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, ILWORK HISTORYAPR 2022 - CURRENTTransplant Social WorkerMemorial Health Hospital Springfield, ILAdministered assessments to identify patient's needs and establish treatment plans.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.De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.Monitored patient's progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.Helped patients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.Helped patients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for patients.Evaluated patient's social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for patients.MAR 2006 - JUL 2021Senior Social WorkerLondon Borough of Merton Morden, United KingdomProvided quality social work services to vulnerable children, young and their families and/or carersManaged a Children & Families caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, to ensure that appropriate resources are deployed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and their familiesWorked in partnership with other agencies (health, education, police, voluntary sector etc.) to ensure individuals and families receive coordinated response and appropriate services in proportion to their assessed needEmployed variety of evidence-based social work skills and methods in order to achieve specific objectives as agreed with service users and the Team Manager/ Assistant Team ManagerUndertook direct work with children, young people and their families, taking into account their wishes and feelingsCompleted high-quality, robust assessments of need, using the Single Assessment Process including the gathering and analysis of information to inform decisions about risk of harm to children and young peoplePrepare, in a timely fashion, statements/applications for submission to Family Courts and represent the Council's Children, Schools & Families Service as and when required in Court in accordance with the Council's procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of childrenEnsure cases are promptly and effectively closed when appropriate to do so, under the direction of managementDevelop and maintain relationships with other operational Social Work Teams and colleagues in the council and external partners including:APR 1991 - MAR 2006Residential Care Worker - Children and AdolescentsLydia Home Association Chicago, IllinoisManaged resident caseload, including social/behavioral assessments, crisis intervention, care planningCoordinated meetings with parents and guardians to discuss child development and behavioral issues as required, maintaining strict confidentiality and sensitivityFacilitated activities to enhance motor skills, including group games, art activities, outside play and educational song and hand movementsAssessed patient and delivered comprehensive case management servicesProvided education and support to patients and family membersDeveloped discharge plans for residents with severe issuesPracticed cognitive behavioral, motivational enhancement and structural family therapyCollaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workersCoordinated care for medically complex patients experiencing barriers to obtaining social servicesDirected all protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activitiesMaintained thorough documentationPerformed psychosocial assessments by interviewing patients and patients' relatives to compile detailed social and psychiatric informationSupported resident's needs to access educational, medical and holistic treatmentsOCT 2004 - MAY 2005Internship - Case WorkerMetropolitan Family Services Chicago, IllinoisPerformed psychosocial assessments and documented caseworkProvided education and support to children and family membersProduced referrals for various community resources, including housing and transportation servicesEducated residents and their families regarding other community resources.SEP 2002 - MAY 2003Internship - Drug and Alcohol Addiction CounselorCommunity Counseling Centres Chicago, IllinoisCo-conducted group counseling sessionsDocumented discovered behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to inform accurate and effective treatment planning.JAN 1998 - MAY 2000Internship - Student Social WorkerSarah's Circle - Homeless Shelter Chicago, IllinoisDeveloped professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.Gained practical experience in various aspects of field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.Conducted consultations to understand patient's needs requirements and mental health issues, helping to create personalized treatment plans.MAY 1988 - APR 1991Team Leader - After School Activity CoordinatorEvangelical Assoc. for Promotion of Education Camden, New JerseyEnsured strict compliance with relevant government requirements and standardsDeveloped and implemented programs to enhance physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of childrenLiaised with parents on development and learning journeys of children, offering detailed progress reports on monthly basisMaintained detailed, accurate records and accounts for center in accordance with government regulationsMaintained clean, safe environment for children within childcare centerDirected and supervised kitchen staff in providing meals for children, consistently monitoring and providing ongoing support and guidance.LICENSESLicensed Master Social Worker - State of IL 09/22 - CurrentQualified Social worker, Social work England, United Kingdom, 12/2019 - 09/2022Qualified Social worker, Health Care Professionals Council, United Kingdom, 07/2012 - 12/2019Qualified Social worker, General Social Care Council, United Kingdom, 03/2006 - 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