Social Worker

Summary

Skills

Experience

GWENDOLYN BECK

**** ******* ****, ******, ** 39532 H: 228-***-**** C: 228-***-**** **********@*****.*** Compassionate social services professional and active listener dedicated to working tirelessly with clients to help them resolve familial, mental health and social issues. DCFS Child Welfare License

Violence prevention

Homeless and dual diagnosed

populations

Violence prevention

Computer experience

Case Manager-Assisted clients with

Utilities, Rental Assistance, Deposit

Intellectual and Physically Disabled

Adults

Community Living Supervisor Nov 2015 to Nov 2016

Brandi Hope - Gulfport, MS

Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns. Worked with severely mentally ill adults, and dualy-diagnosed.

Supervised eight homes where the intellectually and physically disabled adults lived independently.

Supervised the maintenance and upkeep of each home Responsible for the schedules of the Direct Support Professional for each home and shift and recreational activities for the clients.

Responsible for input the schedules of the client for payment of living expenses of the clients

Prepared the monthly scheduled for activities of the residents for grocery shopping, paying bills, and all other activities.

Responsible for timekeeping for DSP for payroll.

Case Manager Nov 2014 to Nov 2015

Gulf Coast Civic Action - Gulfport, MS

Responsible for interviewing clients and assessing their needs for financial assistance for rental, utilities and deposits.

Responsible for providing case management services for the individual and/or family. Responsible for input of information for determination of need for assistance Foster Care Licensing Specialist Jun 1996 to Jun 2013 Mississippi Department of Human Services - Moss Point, MS Area Social Social Worker Supervisor

Directed all protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities. Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs. Advised patients on community resources, made referrals and devised realistic treatment plans. Guided youth through the emancipation planning process. Assessed patient and delivered comprehensive case management services. Interviewed clients in their home for home study assessments to assist the courts with custody decisions. Interviewed patients and their relatives to compile detailed social and psychiatric information. Communicated with public social and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information. Presented case history material Education and Training

Activities and Honors

for review and discussion with other staff members. Communicated with public social and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information. Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns. Maintained a caseload of clients, working under strict deadlines. Led daily social worker trainings each month. Wrote petitions, court reports, case plans and other legal documents. Conducted mental health assessments for children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services. Consulted with other professionals regarding the treatment of specific clients. Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment. Educated residents and their families regarding other community resources. Counseled and prepared children and parents for their transition back into the community. Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families. Managed caseloads and acted as an advocate for client rights. Set up family meetings with guidance from the court and Case Workers/Social Workers.Provided mental health support to clients, and connected them with community resources. Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports. Supervised Social Workers with investigations, assessments and case management.Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs. Solicited contributions and participation from local businesses to promote and improve community events and activities. Conducted needs' assessments and referred clients to financial, medical, social and community assistance and services. Recruited, trained and supervised new staff members as well as foster parents each year. Reviewed staff work and gave comprehensive and constructive feedback. Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote the organization's community service programs. Attended community meetings each week to answer questions, address complaints and explain procedures. Bachelor of Science, Social Work 1994

USM - Long Beach, MS, USA

Bachelor Social Work Degree

License Social Work

NASW

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