Case management /Social services
Resume:
Artrice S. Hughes
Aiken, SC ***03
**************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Dependable, hardworking, professional with enormous hands on training in social services as well as excellent experience in supporting business clients needs. Ability to demonstrate learning agility and critical thinking skills; also takes the initiative to seek out answers, solutions, and positive outcomes for clients. Excellent analytical and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task; as well as works well with others.
EXPERIENCE
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC - Concurrent Planning Specialist
August 2013
Conducted adoption case file (Avg. caseload 30-40)
Developed strong focus on clients satisfaction in a relevant industry
Requested records for child/children in foster care
Maintained healthcare documentation and Medicaid billing
Interviewed foster care worker regarding entry to foster care and permanency
Wrote findings and legal briefings for government regulations
Researched rules and laws to support case studies for legal briefing
Worked with administrative law judges
Gathered birth and medical history from birth parents
Conducted home visits/observations of birth family visits
Discussed collaterals with therapists, teacher, foster parents, GAL
Created in-person child adoption assessments
Composed child comprehensive assessments
Participated in conferences, meetings, court hearings
Completed initial and ongoing assessment of child’s special needs
Carolina Community Actions, Rock Hill, SC - Family Service Caseworker
August 2006 - August 2013
Evaluated applications according South Carolina State Laws (Avg. caseload 60)
Worked with low income families according to South Carolina State Laws
Created target goal plans and individualized evaluation plans for clients
Conducted monthly training needs and assessments for children and parents
Created processes and projects
Wrote grants
Researched medical laws and regulations
Oversaw clients medical needs and worked with medical experts
Maintained health physical records for the children
Took applications for health insurance for children
Provided family with weekly child progress report
Maintained confidential reports of child’s activities (home visits, referrals, parent conferences)
Provided quality assurance on requirements and documents for child’s admission to the Head Start program
Carolina Community Actions, Rock Hill SC - Pre-School Teacher
September 2005 - August 2006
Created lesson plans
Conducted educational screenings
Conducted health screenings
Prepared children for future endeavor
Greater Metrolina Mental Health, Gastonia, NC - Child Behavior Specialist
August 2004 - May 2005
Created case reports for clients individual needs
Conducted mock therapy sessions for clients needs
Composed treatment goal plans
Conducted client's Individual Evaluation Plan meetings
Negotiated problem solving skills for clients
SKILLS
12 years experience in the social services/case management field
Knowledge and experience with advising clients
Significant experience as case manager/social worker
Significant experience as teacher
Knowledge and experience with Compliance regulation law experience
Proficient in the latest web technologies and working knowledge of various operating systems
EDUCATION
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC -B.S. Family Consumer Sciences with a Concentration in Child Development May 2004
Certifications in Recruitment March 2008
Certifications in Child Welfare and Adoption November 2013
Certifications in First Aid/CPR December 2013
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