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Services Management

Location:
Ashland, VA
Posted:
February 10, 2013

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Resume:

Faith Harmon

Email: abqsbk@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ******* **** ****

City: Ashland

State: VA

Zip: 23005

Country: USA

Phone: 804-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $48,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Faith E. Harmon, LCSW

14104 Hickory Oaks Lane

Ashland, Virginia 23005

804-***-****

Objective

Utilize my clinical skills in a counseling setting to help people of all ages facing difficult life challenges, such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, past trauma such as abuse and neglect and/or sexual abuse meet their potential.

Certification:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (VA) #090*******

Work History

October 03 to Present Social Worker II

Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Department of Social Services

Chesterfield, Virginia 23832

Provide outreach to families at risk of Child Protective Services intervention and provide

prevention services. Respond to referrals alleging child abuse/neglect and provide

services to families experiencing abuse/neglect. Assess safety of children and risk of

abuse; develop service plans. Provide services in short term and long term cases

of abuse/neglect, including guidance, crisis intervention, case management and court

intervention to prevent further abuse/neglect. Work with parents and children to

prevent out of home placements of children with severe emotional and/or behavioral

problems.

* Provide one on one counseling to clients either in my office or in their home.

* Proficient in oral and written communication.

* Collaborate with other professionals on behalf of children.

* Connect families with needed community resources.

* Maintain accurate documentation and keep files up to date.

* Develop case plans and conduct staffings.

* Skilled in working with people with an array of issues including substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness, families in crisis

and domestic violence.

* Supervised two masters level student interns.

June 02 to Oct 03 Social Worker

New Kent Department of Social Services

Providence Forge, Virginia

Provided outreach to families at risk of Child Protective Services intervention, Foster

Care, Adult Protective Services and Prevention services. Assessed safety of children and

adults at risk of abuse. Provided case management services including developing

service plans, crisis intervention and court intervention in child protection and foster care.

* Facilitated mediation classes once a month for the court in

Domestic cases.

* Advocated for the best interest of children in court.

* Conducted home studies on behalf of children for the local court

and from other jurisdictions.

* Experience placing children in an appropriate setting whether it be with a family or other residential setting.

* Collaborated with law enforcement, lawyers, medical staff and placement providers to meet the needs of children.

Education

May 2002 Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia

Masters in Social Work

May 2001 Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia

Bachelors in Social Work, Cum Laude

* Phi Beta Kappa

Membership

National Association of Social Workers

Software/Systems Skills

* Microsoft Office (Word; Excel)

* OASIS

* Windows 7

* Microsoft Outlook

References available upon request



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