Social Worker Case Management
Resume:
Dedicated Social Worker offering ** year background serving in both clinical and residential arenas providing exceptional professional care. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Rebecca
Anderson
CONTACT
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Springfield, Illinois 62702
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SKILLS
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Complex case management
Solution-focused techniques
Client Advocacy
Conflict Resolution
Friendly and compassionate
EDUCATION
JAN 2005
Master of Arts
Social Work (MSW) University of Illinois Chicago, IL
JAN 2002
Alcohol And Drug Counseling (CADC)
Drug addiction Harold Washington College Chicago
JAN 2000
Bachelor of Arts
Social Worker (BSW) Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL
WORK HISTORY
APR 2022 - CURRENT
Transplant Social Worker
Memorial Health Hospital Springfield, IL
Administered assessments to identify patient's needs and establish treatment plans.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
Monitored patient's progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
Helped patients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Helped patients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for patients.
Evaluated patient's social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for patients.
MAR 2006 - JUL 2021
Senior Social Worker
London Borough of Merton Morden, United Kingdom
Provided quality social work services to vulnerable children, young and their families and/or carers
Managed a Children & Families caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, to ensure that appropriate resources are deployed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and their families
Worked in partnership with other agencies (health, education, police, voluntary sector etc.) to ensure individuals and families receive coordinated response and appropriate services in proportion to their assessed need
Employed variety of evidence-based social work skills and methods in order to achieve specific objectives as agreed with service users and the Team Manager/ Assistant Team Manager
Undertook direct work with children, young people and their families, taking into account their wishes and feelings
Completed high-quality, robust assessments of need, using the Single Assessment Process including the gathering and analysis of information to inform decisions about risk of harm to children and young people
Prepare, in a timely fashion, statements/applications for submission to Family Courts and represent the Council's Children, Schools & Families Service as and when required in Court in accordance with the Council's procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
Ensure cases are promptly and effectively closed when appropriate to do so, under the direction of management
Develop and maintain relationships with other operational Social Work Teams and colleagues in the council and external partners including:
APR 1991 - MAR 2006
Residential Care Worker - Children and Adolescents
Lydia Home Association Chicago, Illinois
Managed resident caseload, including social/behavioral assessments, crisis intervention, care planning
Coordinated meetings with parents and guardians to discuss child development and behavioral issues as required, maintaining strict confidentiality and sensitivity
Facilitated activities to enhance motor skills, including group games, art activities, outside play and educational song and hand movements
Assessed patient and delivered comprehensive case management services
Provided education and support to patients and family members
Developed discharge plans for residents with severe issues
Practiced cognitive behavioral, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers
Coordinated care for medically complex patients experiencing barriers to obtaining social services
Directed all protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities
Maintained thorough documentation
Performed psychosocial assessments by interviewing patients and patients' relatives to compile detailed social and psychiatric information
Supported resident's needs to access educational, medical and holistic treatments
OCT 2004 - MAY 2005
Internship - Case Worker
Metropolitan Family Services Chicago, Illinois
Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework
Provided education and support to children and family members
Produced referrals for various community resources, including housing and transportation services
Educated residents and their families regarding other community resources.
SEP 2002 - MAY 2003
Internship - Drug and Alcohol Addiction Counselor
Community Counseling Centres Chicago, Illinois
Co-conducted group counseling sessions
Documented discovered behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to inform accurate and effective treatment planning.
JAN 1998 - MAY 2000
Internship - Student Social Worker
Sarah's Circle - Homeless Shelter Chicago, Illinois
Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
Gained practical experience in various aspects of field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
Conducted consultations to understand patient's needs requirements and mental health issues, helping to create personalized treatment plans.
MAY 1988 - APR 1991
Team Leader - After School Activity Coordinator
Evangelical Assoc. for Promotion of Education Camden, New Jersey
Ensured strict compliance with relevant government requirements and standards
Developed and implemented programs to enhance physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children
Liaised with parents on development and learning journeys of children, offering detailed progress reports on monthly basis
Maintained detailed, accurate records and accounts for center in accordance with government regulations
Maintained clean, safe environment for children within childcare center
Directed and supervised kitchen staff in providing meals for children, consistently monitoring and providing ongoing support and guidance.
LICENSES
Licensed Master Social Worker - State of IL 09/22 - Current
Qualified Social worker, Social work England, United Kingdom, 12/2019 - 09/2022
Qualified Social worker, Health Care Professionals Council, United Kingdom, 07/2012 - 12/2019
Qualified Social worker, General Social Care Council, United Kingdom, 03/2006 - 07/2012
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