AMBER HENDRIX

E-mail: ad12sp@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 225-***-****

OBJECTIVE

My objective is to enhance the human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living with mental illness.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Texas Notary Certified 2023-2024

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Proficient with Claimtrak and Sharenote

Strong organizational and communication skills, reliable, and patient

GU

CPS INVESTIGATOR

Texas Department of Families and Protective Services - Houston, TXJ

January 2021 to Present

A CPS investigation includes interviewing and gathering information to see if abuse or neglect happened and if intervention is necessary. The investigator considers both risk and safety issues, and may recommend services for the child and family to reduce the risk of further abuse or neglect.

Specialized in sexual abuse.

CASE MANAGER

LG Legacy For Kids - Spring, TX

January 2018 to December 2020

Ensure that the staff team adhere to training requirements to timescales

Assessed clients abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports

Counseled and mentor teenagers with coping skills and continuing education classes. Plan document, and set goals, measure progress, review every 90 days, and adjusted process to meet individual needs.

Collaborated with Child Protective Services, schools, shelters, and other community resources to help clients achieve goals.

Conducted intake/orientation interviews, with clients entering the residential treatment facility.

Supervising and assessing patient needs, evaluating treatment options, coordinating care

MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST LIVING WATER FAMILY SERVICES

JANUARY 2018- August 2020

Analyzed and created written weekly reports to track the progress and implementation of various behavioral and home health therapy services. Provided safety intervention and resources for newly admitted patients and utilized standardized instruments. Provided psychosocial intervention for individuals, groups, and families.

SOCIAL WORKER FAITH AND HOPE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

DECEMBER 2018- FEBRUARY 2020

Analyzed and created written weekly reports to track the progress and implementation of various behavioral and home health therapy services. Provided safety intervention and resources for newly admitted patients and utilized standardized instruments. Provided psychosocial intervention for individuals, groups, and families.

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR (INTERN) LINCOLN PREPARATORY SCHOOL

AUGUST 2019-MAY 2020

Case manager of 30 students, ranging from 4th to 12th grades. Conducted individual and group counseling for a case load of 28 students on a weekly basis, maintaining extreme confidentiality

SOCIAL WORKER (INTERN) E.A CONWAY HOSPTIAL

AUGUST 2018-MAY 2019

Performed psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, supportive counselling, discharge planning and post-acute care referrals for patients with acute illness.

HIGH NEED CASE MANAGER JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES

MAY 2015- SEPTEMBER 2018

Provided ongoing case management services to clients, families and/or children with intense needs. Perform out-of-office case management services and administrative tasks in accordance with agency procedures and the Arizona Principles for working with children and families and adult clinical teams. Performed duties out in the community and expected to provide transportation, when necessary, to children/youth/clients and coordinate transportation services, as appropriate.

LIFE SKILLS SPECIALIST LOUISIANA METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME

AUGUST 2015 – APRIL 2015

Monitored and provided mental health and chemical dependency, educational services to youth with severe emotional disturbances and their families, coordinated group events, provided case workers and parole officers with detailed behavior reports.

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT FARMERVILLE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

MAY 2015 – DECEMBER 2015

Helped patients have supporting hygiene and daily living needs while providing comfort, transportation and vital sign monitoring. Also assisted with phone calls, appointment scheduling, promotional marketing of events.

TAX ASSISTANT JACKSON TAX SERVICES

JANUARY 2013 – JANUARY 2015

Assist and support tax consultants and professionals, organized tax works, prepare, organize, and handle all tax documents, and managed/updated tax databases.

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT PLANTATION MANOR NURSING HOME

JULY 2009 – DECEMBER 2012

Assisted patients with daily care duties, measured and recorded vital signs, and ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and keeping staff members up to date with the patient’s condition.

EDUCATION

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY, GRAMBLING, LA

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - MSW

Coursework includes Social Welfare Policy, Advanced Social Work Practices, General Psychology, and Introduction to Social Sciences

3.0 GPA

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY, GRAMBLING, LA

BACHELOR’S OF SOCIAL WORK - BSW

Coursework includes Social Welfare Policy, Advanced Social Work Practices, General Psychology, and Introduction to Social Sciences

3.0 GPA, Dean’s List, AB Honor Roll

MANGHAM HIGH SCHOOL, MANGHAM, LA

HIGH SCHOOL DIPOLMA

4.0 GPA

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