DEBORA SCOTT

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Indianapolis, IN 46260 ac0ijt@r.postjobfree.com

Formal Education:

Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC)

Master of Social Work, May 2006

Bachelor of Science, Social Work, May 2003

Minor, Black American Studies

John A Logan College Carterville

Associates of Science, Social Work, May 2000

Southern Illinois School of Cosmetology, 1986

Professional:

Gallahue Mental Health Services,

Worked with adults diagnosed with mental illness, helped them to stay medically complaint, skills building so that they could live independently in the community. Possessed the ability to function independently under supervision, problem solving abilities/good judgment

Interpersonal skills, included motivation, flexibility, persistence, and patience

Had the ability to relate in a non-judgmental and culturally competent manner

Had knowledge of behavioral health competencies specific to the population being served

Possessed, by specialized training and/or experience, age-specific competencies to deal with the needs of the patient population being served

Possessed knowledge and creativity in regard to community resources

Valued client/family centered care and able to apply strengths based needs assessment

Made home/community based site visits

Family Therapist, The Baby Fold, Springfield IL. 2012/2013

Assessment: Conducts Mental Health Assessments that are compliant with both Medicaid Rule 132 Procedures and COA

Service Treatment Planning: With the input of client families, plans services and treatments that would strengthen and support the families an focus child(ren). Medicaid Rule 132 In accordance with the service goal mentoring, advocating, supporting and education that will protect children, preserve families and enhance the mental health of children and families alike.

Therapeutic Intervention: Provided appropriate therapeutic intervention that would support the focus child(ren) and their families to enhance their overall level of functioning.

Strengthening and Supporting Family Case Worker, Farm Resource Center (FRC), Mound City IL. 2012/2010

Agency contracted with the Department of Children and Family Services Differential Response Program I worked the lower 14 southern region counties and served as an advocate and case manager for families that volunteered for the program

Coordinated various services which included linkage to community resources, home visits, creating service plans, transportation and assessments

Director of Consumer Services, Farm Resource Center (FRC), Mound City IL. 2006/2012

Provide clinical consultation to outreach workers (ORW) in the field

Completed consumer case record reviews upon opening and closing of consumers

Created clinical activity report to provide to the Board of Directors during quarterly meeting, including number of case opened, closed, temporary, aftercare, linkage, referral, statements of agreements etc.

Review policy and procedure manual and worked with the Executive Director to assure compliance with accreditation standards pertaining to clinical issues

Worked with the Team Leader to develop and provide clinical insight during in-service training

Provided clinical training for all new employees

Responsible for developing clinical research materials to be used by the agency

Maintained the after hour crises line Mon/Fri 4:30p/8a, weekends and all holidays

Conducted monthly peer reviews and case reviews

Conducted telephone satisfaction surveys upon case closing and one random telephone survey per month on open consumers and report on results quarterly

Graduate Intern, Union County Counseling, Anna, IL. 2005/2006

Outpatient counselor-Duties included: Individual treatment plans, intakes, mental health assessments, progress notes, DSM-IV diagnoses, interagency referrals, and case reviews

Co-facilitated a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Warshauer, PhD. Every Tuesday from 1p-3p and when Dr. Warshauer was not present I ran the group

Conducted a Relationship & Communication group during 6th & 7th hour at Anna Jonesboro High School, spring and fall semesters for at risk youth

Graduate Assistant, Southern Illinois University, School of Social Work, Carbondale, IL. 2004/2006

Assisted Dr. Soloman in research in his field of study: AIDS/HIV, Domestic Violence in Rural Areas, Juvenile Justice Systems, Social Work in Foreign Countries and Assessing Child Welfare

Graduate Intern, Department of Children and Family Services, Murphysboro, IL. 2004/2005

Investigations (fall semester) shadowed worker in the field following up on allegations of child abuse and neglect

Attended juvenile court hearing in Jackson and Perry counties

Follow up (spring semester) provided transportation to supervised visitation of foster children during visits with birth parents

Taught parenting skills, coping skills, budgeting, time management etc. to birthparents in home setting

Hotline Operator/Trainer, Network-24 Hour Crisis Hotline, 2002/2003

Crisis intervention, information, referral, and community resources

Aided an training new volunteers during training period

Family Support Worker, Adolescent Health Center, 2002/2003

Provided home-based services with included parenting education and child development

Completed the required 75% of home visits each month

Developed and individual family support plan according to documented needs

Para-Professional:

Volunteer, Youth Services Department, Big Brother/Big Sister, Southern Illinois Regional Social Services (SIRRS), Carbondale, IL. 2001/2006

Undergraduate Intern, Second home Program (foster care) Southern Illinois Regional Social Services (SIRRS), Carbondale, IL. 2002

Volunteer, Matthew & Associates Adoption Preservation, Herrin, IL. 2001/2002

Observation & Assessment, SIUC Head Start, Carbondale, IL. 1999 (completed 35 observation hours)

Additional Experience:

Foster Parent, Illinois Mentor, Marion, IL. 2007/2013

Catholic Social Services, Carbondale, IL. 2003/2007

Professional Driver, West Bus Service, Carbondale/Murphysboro IL. 2012/2009 & 2006/2003 & 1990/2002

Cosmetologist, Hairdresser/Salon Owner, Carbondale, IL. 1987/2004

Other Skills and Certifications

Computer: Windows (latest version) MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Perfect

Portfolio of various awards, certificates, and trainings

Specialized Certification: Licensed Foster Parent

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