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Social Services Worker

Location:

Antelope, CA

Salary:

TBD

Posted:

March 23, 2017

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Ruby Chandler Smith, M.S.W.

**** ******** ***, ********, ** 95843

Career Objective

My objective is to obtain a position as Clinical/Medical Social Worker with a Social/Health Service Agency

Education

1980 - 1982 California State University Sacramento Sacramento, CA

M.S.W., Social Work

27 Units completed in Public Administration

1973 -1977 University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV

B.A., Psychology and Social Service and Corrections

Administrative Experience for Qualification

1/7/2007 to 8/31/2017 (FT) Department of Education Sacramento, CA Special Education Consultant

Provide technical assistance, oversight and on-site monitoring review of local education agencies' (LEA)'s Special Education programs for students with disabilities (SWD) as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Develop, disseminate and monitor compliance of corrective action reports. Research training and financial opportunities and best practices on implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) for LEAs to develop staff capacity and increase compliance. Provide technical assistance and monitor correction of LEA's Data Indicated Non-compliance (DINC). Provide technical assistance to LEAs on completing their Performance Indicator Review and implementing their CEIS plans. During special assignment with LEA under court supervision, conducted meetings with parents, school board members, SELPA director, administration, parent advocacy group members and lawyers on aspects of education as it related to SWD in the District. Conducted staff training and reviewed completed staff work (IEPs and Assessment Reports) to ensure increased compliance with Ravenswood's Self Improvement Plan. Completed monthly and quarterly court reports and provided testimony to the 9th Circuit Court.

6/1/1993 – 1/7/2007(FT) Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs Sacramento, CA

Department of Personnel Administration Sacramento, CA

Governmental Program Analyst

Staff Services Manager I

Analytical work. Collaborated with the Department of Mental Health to implement the Mental Health Services Act, liaison to the Co-Occurring Joint Action Council's Housing subcommittee, researched Co-Occurring Disorders topics. Completed bi-weekly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports. Responsibility for procurement management, project cost management, and statewide implementation of a federal Rule-the National Provider Identifier. Developed Request for Offers (RFOs), Purchase Order (P.O.) Requests, and Contract Requests. Coordinated the development of and oversaw the maintenance of the unit's budget related to the Department's Strategic plan and the unit's goals and objectives. Developed fiscal spreadsheets and reports to track unit expenditures and planned procurements. Processed Contractor invoices. Developed Budget Change Proposals/ Concept papers, Spring Finance Letters, Economic Analysis Worksheets to accompany Special Project Reports. Written correspondence. Coordinated staff hiring process. Trained staff. Represented the Department at meetings with state and local officials on implementation of state and federal mandates. Completed Bill analyses, concept papers, issue memos, and enrolled bill reports. RFP development. Preparation of Contract Requests. Contract monitoring. Preparation of grant applications. Preparation of annual grant performance reports. Consultation with federal, state, local government and private cooperatives. Researched and responded to questions from providers/concerned citizens. Utilized project management tools to manage project work. Worked with Privacy and Security contractors to draft Policy for the Department. Represented the Project Director/Supervisor in her absence.

Staff supervision. Delegation of assignments and review of completed staff work. Ensured timely processing of plans of Corrections and recoupments. First Level review for provider appeals. Planned, organized, and directed activities associated with the DMC utilization review process. Conducted onsite Drug Medi-Cal program monitoring reviews as required by Title 22. Provided program guidance, planned, organized, and directed assignments for conducting program reviews and analyses of DMC billings to identify high-risk DMC providers. Established goals, set standards, and determined work priorities for the unit. Recommended policy direction and strategic initiatives to manager and Deputy Director. Personnel training, coaching and development. Administration of disciplinary procedures. Planned, organized, and directed assignments related to the administrative funds of the Branch, including personnel and annual/monthly index budget reports. Managed the State-wide Friday Night Live Prevention program which included planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of new program initiatives; determining priorities for the youth programs; participating on interdisciplinary workgroups with various levels of government and private sector organizations; and oral and verbal presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Conducted annual statewide and regional FNL conferences.

Provided supervision and direction to staff responsible for three major state-wide benefit programs. Oversaw adherence of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Group Legal Services, and Long Term Disability Program to state regulations and statutes. Staff training and development. Resolution of employee grievances. Delegation of assignments and review and approval of major projects to ensure completed staff work and adherence to applicable laws and policy. Presentations to and meetings with national insurance organizations. Policy development and recommendation. Contract negotiations and fiscal performance monitoring. Issue paper development. Development of unit procedures and policies.

Clinical Experience for Qualification

2/1/1999 – 3/28/2005 St. Francis Home for Children Sacramento, CA

Contract Clinical Social Worker

Provided support services to youth in foster family homes. Placement monitoring responsibilities. Liaison to county social services agencies and schools for foster youth with disabilities. Worked with foster youth services programs to provide special instructions to youth who had active Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and needed additional assistance with school work in the home environment. Placement supervision and assessments. Implementation of IEP support services (counseling). Consultation with local schools to identify individuals with disabilities and describe their special educational needs.

8/30/1990 – 5/31/1993 Bright Stars and Gatewood Group Homes Sacramento, CA

SED Group Home Administrator

Developed, administered and evaluated comprehensive group home programs that included psychosocial, educational, legal, and personnel policies and procedures. Liaison to Sacramento schools Special Education programs and member of the group home youth Individual Education Program (IEP) teams. Provided support services (counseling/therapy) for youth with active IEPs. Provided consultation to local schools in identifying individuals with disabilities and describing their special educational needs. Evaluated group home programs to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Attended educational meetings and worked with Social Services agencies to develop comprehensive treatment plans that addressed the special education, psychosocial, medical, legal, financial, and interpersonal needs of youth with disabilities.

2/1/1987 – 1/6/1990 UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA

Medical Social Worker

Assessed, planned, implemented, coordinated, monitored and evaluated options and services to meet a patient’s need using available resources to assist in achieving an effective treatment plan while promoting quality health care with cost effective outcomes with special attention paid to the patient psychosocial needs. Collaborated with all hospital departments to ensure that a comprehensive treatment plan of care was developed, monitored, and amended as necessary, and that appropriate outcome measures were identified to ensure attainment of individual patient goals. Coordinated with outside health services, social services, law enforcement and other agencies to ensure a successful transition from hospital to aftercare/home. Family support and resource referrals for patient’s outpatient care and assistance.

1/7/1983 – 1/31/1987 San Joaquin County Social Services Agency Stockton, CA

Clinical Social Worker

Case Manager for children in the adoptions section of the foster care system. Processed applications and conducted home studies on families applying to adopt. Foster parent/Fos-adopt parent training. Foster care and adoption placement and monitoring. Liaison to the family courts including reporting to and testifying for termination of parental rights. Oversight of family visits, coordinated termination of parental rights. Liaison with other social services, health services and educational agencies.

8/1/1976 – 3/28/2005 Various Mental Health Agencies Reno, NV & Sacramento, CA

(Nevada Mental Health Institute; American River Hospital; Various Mental Health/Youth Services Group Homes; Foster Family Agencies) Clinical Social Worker

Provided direct services to clients (adults and youth) with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders; individual therapy, group therapy, case management, family intervention, school intervention. Monitored foster care placements. Developed and administered a face to face survey for African American families in Sacramento, CA on the utilization of mental health services. The data was employed in my Thesis ‘The Underutilization of Mental Health Services in Sacramento County by African Americans’. Liaison with school personnel, county placement agencies, social services agencies and family members for children with severe emotional disturbances.

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Business References

Martha Schultz

Director, North Region SELPA

Mailing: 1051 Monroe St., Albany, CA 94706

Location: 1275 61st Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

Phone: 510-***-****

Fax: 510-***-****

aczgav@r.postjobfree.com

Michael Warych, Education Administrator I Retired Annuitant

1430 N Street, Suite 2401

Sacramento, CA 95814