High School Management

Laura Woodland

Email: abpm0v@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Tarpon Springs

State: FL

Zip: 34689

Country: USA

Phone: 760-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

My professional experience and skills, coupled with valuable training and education, allows me to excel as an effective Social Worker in many capacities. I value quality feedback and appreciate contributing to the success of a unified treatment team. I have 10 years of experience in residential treatment, medical care, foster care, victims advocacy and case management; thus, I am able to manage my case load, complete client needs, and ensure effective treatment goals are met. It is my desire to serve an employer with integrity, while utilizing my professional abilities to enhance their reputation in the marketplace.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Brandman University, Palmdale CA 1/2001 to 11/2012 (Social Science)

High School Dipolma from University of Santa Monica, Palmdale CA 1/2001 to 11/2012

High School Dipolma from Columbia Pacific University, Palmdale CA 1/2001 to 11/2012

High School Dipolma from Pierce College, Palmdale CA 1/2001 to 11/2012

High School Dipolma from Idaho State University, Palmdale CA 1/2001 to 11/2012

Job History / Details:

Summary

My professional experience and skills, coupled with valuable training and education, allows me to excel as an effective Social Worker in many capacities. I value quality feedback and appreciate contributing to the success of a unified treatment team. I have 15 years of experience in residential treatment, medical care, foster care, and case management; thus, I am able to manage my case load, complete client needs, and ensure effective treatment goals are met. It is my desire to serve an employer with integrity, while utilizing my professional abilities to enhance their reputation in the marketplace.

Highlights

Ability to maintain accurate client records

Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft applications

Experience with clinical case management

Medical terminology knowledge

Outreach programming specialist

Able to work independently and as a member of a team

Able to manage client crises

Experience with clinical case management

Experience performing assessments

Community resources specialist

Experience

June 2009 to Current

Children's Bureau Palmdale, CA

Wraparound Facilitator

Provided transitional services to children in foster care.

Wraparound Team Leader

Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans

.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.

Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.

Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.

Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.

Conducted and implemented all discharge planning

3/2004 to 6/2009

Stay at home mom of 5 children/ Graduate Studies.

August 2002 to March 2004

Keystone School Victorville, CA

Therapist

Provided case management and counseling services for children k-12 with severe medical needs

Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 25 sessions per week.

Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services

.Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills

.Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.

Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications

.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.

Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.

Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.

Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.

8/2000 to 7/2002

Raindancer Youth Services Saint George, UT

Foster Parent

Provided foster care support for at risk teens, safe housing, implement placement.

guidelines, emotional support, maintain foster care license, implement stability and safety,.

provided prompt documentation, honor court orders, restitution requirements, appointments, track all receipts and finances, meet deadlines, recruit foster parents, and promote cultural sensitivity; resulting in successful family reunification, abuse prevention, and completion of family care plan goals.

January 2000 to June 2002

Raindancer Youth Services Saint George, UT

Foster Care Coordinator

Case management of Native-American children K-12

licensed and trained foster parents

Provided foster care placement

Children's advocacy in all community systems

Crisis intervention

Gathered data and compiled necessary county reports

Supervised additional Residential Facility

September 1990 to November 1999

Supportive Living Alternatives Tacoma, WA

Community Coordinator

Case Management for medically fragile adults and hospice care

Created Treatment Plans

Implemented community outreach programs

Conducted Intake Assessments

Monitored visitations

Provided Life Skills Instruction

Supervised and Staffed Residential Centers

Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.

Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.

Cooperated with other health related agencies and organizations in community activities.

September 1996 to May 1997

Puyallup Police Department Puyallup, WA

Victims Advocate

Volunteered as a Victims Advocate on the Domestic Violence Task Force.

processed intake reports

Assisted the D.A. with supportive investigative information

Managed the on call crisis intervention line

Participated in ride alongs to onsite locations

Provided court advocacy

Increased victim cooperation throughout the legal process

Developed and taught family safety plans

Education

2012 Brandman University Palmdale, CA

Bachelor of Science Social Science

2005 University of Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA

Master of Arts Counseling/ Psychology

1999 Columbia Pacific University Novato, CA

Bachelor of Science Health and Human Services

1996 Pierce College Steilacoom, WA

Associates of Art Human Services

1987 Idaho State University Pocatello, Id

Associates of Arts Nursing

Personal

Affiliations

National Association of Social Workers

American Nuetriceutical Association

The Retired Officers Association

The United States Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Additional Information

Honors: Family and Children's Advocacy Award during Desert Storm Deployment, United States Army.

Employee Crisis Intervention Award

United States Marine Corps Scholarship Award

Century III Community Leaders Award

Certificate of Distinction for exceptional performance in Aging Populations

March of Dimes Advocacy Award

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