Wanda Getz AA Juvenile Justice

acwt89@r.postjobfree.com 5049 NE 14th Ave Portland OR 97211

503-***-****

Education

AA in Juvenile Justice/ University of Phoenix/ 20012 Associates of Arts,

Professional Profile

Highly-motivated professional skilled at networking, outreach and relationship development. Personable, with extraordinary attention to detail and a talent for gaining trust, Bilingual with various levels of experience working with diverse economic and ethnic populations. Flexible and versatile team player who maintains a sense of humor under pressure, looking to branch out into different aspects of social services. Experienced in Trauma informed Care, crisis intervention and advocacy in multiple systems of care including but not limited to court, classrooms and DHS. Excellent interpersonal skills * Culturally-sensitive * Self-starter * CPR certification * Court procedures familiarity * Passion for social work * 12 Steps programs * Compassionate * Child Protective Services (CPS) knowledge * Exceptional problem solver * Clinical documentation * Suicide risk assessments * Knowledge in IEP and 504 plans and working with the public and private schools In-depth knowledge of autism and other mental health diagnosis and disabilities * Trauma-informed therapy * Family driven care * Homeless and dual diagnosed populations * Criminal law knowledge * Medicaid familiarity * Fluent in Spanish * Community service programs * Community resources specialist * Parenting skills educator * Certificate in Equity and Inclusion * Certificate in Collaborative Problem solving * Certificate in the Sanctuary Model *Certificate in Domestic violence safety * Certificate in HIPPA * Certificate in Cultural Diversity & Sensitivity * Certified Peer to Peer Services * Registered Health Care Provider * Certificate in Oregon Health Plan applications

Professional Experience

Morrison Child and Family Services 11035 NE Sandy Blvd

Family Support Specialist August 2012 – current

Provides direct support services to family members and caregivers of clients.

Organize family social activities and facilitate workshops for families,

Work directly with a support system including, but not limited to therapist, personal care provider, CASA worker, foster parents, state care workers, social security department, aging and disability services and court systems.

Provide linkage, referral, and assistance in care coordination of clients to and from additional community resources

Maintain documentation of records in a timely manor

Participate in clinical staffing and treatment team meetings, as well as provided consultation when needed

Maintain a positive working relationships with local service providers

Ensure those eligible and/or receiving services were linked to needed agency resources

Assisted in client advocacy where and when needed

Lifeworks NW 7214 Se Division

Recovery Mentor January 2011- August 2011

Provide direct Support to Women coming out of and escaping the sex industry.

Work directly with a support system including, but not limited to therapist, personal care provider, CASA worker, foster parents, state care workers, social security department, aging and disability services and court systems.

Provide linkage, referral, and assistance in care coordination of clients to and from additional community resources

Maintain documentation of records in a timely manor

Participate in clinical staffing and treatment team meetings, as well as provided consultation when needed

Maintain a positive working relationships with local service providers

Ensure those eligible and/or receiving services were linked to needed agency resources

Assisted in client advocacy where and when needed

Assisted in referrals and support to drug and alcohol treatment centers.

Navigated systems, direct support and advocacy at court proceedings, perform uranalysis testing for drug and alcohol, transport consumers to and from appointments and weekly twelve step meetings.

Planned and facilitated weekly groups, provide assistance for women in obtaining treatment, housing, and meeting basic needs and

Worked directly with the Portland Police Department, FBI, and District attorney in weekly meetings

References upon request

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