Social Worker Child Welfare
Resume:
Chelsea Cooke
chelseareneecoo@yahoo. com
Hoopa, CA 95546
Skills
• Crisis Intervention
• Social Sciences
• Risk Assessment
• Social Justice
• Cultural Competency
Professional Objective
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting Tribal communities. Versed in Indian Child Welfare Act. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support Tribal community members in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate that can build strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and who is invested in making a positive change in our community. Interested and able to write, manage and oversee grants.
Work History
Hoopa Valley Tribe
Tribal Social Worker
Hoopa, CA 08/2021 - 10/2023
• Case Documentation *Clients intakes, initial support meetings with families to assess situations, and limitations to
• Client Advocacy
• Attention to Detail
• Clients Rights
• Investigation Techniques
• Mandated Reporting
Education
College of the Redwoods
Eureka, CA
Associate of Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral
Science.
Presidents Honor Roll, Vice Principals Honor
Roll, Graduated with High Honors.
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA
Bachelors of Art: Social Work Program with an
emphasis in Rural and Tribal Communities, Minor
in Native American Studies for Culture and
Community.
*2017-2019 President Scholar 4.0
evaluate and implement most relevant services to overcome barriers.
*Made outside referrals to appropriate resources.
*Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting their homes, attending meetings and collaborating with the county to assist in successful reunification or family maintenance, so they could remain intact.
*Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques for positive behavior modification.
*Investigated allegations for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for Child Welfare Services, to determine best route for child and family from the Tribe's perspective. Yurok T ribe
ICWA Social Worker
Weitchpec, CA 08/2020 - 07/2021
*Assisted tribal families that had been referred through Humboldt County Child Protective Services, worked collaboratively to ensure the proper procedures and support were provided.
*Worked with Joint Jurisdictional Court (Humboldt County/Tribal Court) to monitor clients progress and ensure the Tribe's recommendation was included.
*Case management, noting, follow up.
*Graduated with High Honors 1
2
Southeastern Oklahoma State
University
Durant, OK
Masters in Tribal Leadership
In Progress, expected graduation date December
2024.
K'ima:w Medical Center
Medical Secretary, Tele-Medicine Coordinator
Hoopa, CA 10/2016 - 07/2020
*Worked directly with the Medical Doctors, taking messages, arranging meetings, taking minutes, scheduling in-services,monthly schedule, supply ordering and liaison between Doctors and other Departements.
*Reviewed credentialing, recruited physicians, updated policies and attended Medical Staff meetings Scheduled patients for Pain Committee and input all daily refill requests. Hoopa Tribal Justice Center
Family Wellness Coordinator
Hoopa, CA 01/2019 - 10/2019
*Assisted in implementing Wellness Court program.
*Assisted community members with transferring their family court cases from County. court to T ribal court so they could receive more culturally relevant services.
*Assisted as the court clerk and court reporter as needed. Temecula Valley Hospital, Benchmark Hospitalist Group Site Coordinator
Temecula, CA 02/2015 - 07/2016
*Created and managed schedules for providers in the Hospitalist group.
* Reviewed daily charts and submitted information to billing at the corporate office.
*Attended case management meetings with hospital Social Workers.
* Arranged luncheons with outside company representatives.
* Met with patients to discuss patient satisfaction and conveyed results to corporate.
* Managed the hospital census as it related to the group and was the personal assistant to the Medical Director .
Community Health Systems
Referral Coordinator
Fallbrook, CA 04/2013-02/2015
*Handled all patients' specialty referrals from providers.
*Submitted information to insurance companies to obtain approvals.
*Made specialty appointments, communicated with patients regarding approvals and denials.
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K'ima:w Medical Center
Medical Secretary, Medical Assistant, Medical Records, Desk Technician,Tele- Medicine Coordinator
Hoopa, CA 10/2008 - 02/2012
*Handled all patient calls, updated physician credentials and delivered correspondence from other offices.
*Responsible for all Tele-Medicine referrals and patient appointments, along with patient charts and scheduling. Vitalized patients and operated Tele-medicine equipment.
*Conducted and transmitted Diabetic Retinopathy screenings. Indian Health Council, Inc.
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program Coordinator V alley Center, CA 10/2006 - 05/2008
*Provided emergency shelter, food and transportation to crisis victims.
*Grant management. Recorded data to report to both state and federal funding sites.
*Coordinated community events to meet grant standards and requirements.
*Supervised the program Therapist and DV/SA advocate. Riverside San Bernardino Indian Health Council
Medical Receptionist/Medical Records
Temecula, CA 11/2005 - 09/2006
*Handled all patient check in's and updates on patient demographics and insurance information.
*Pulled, prepped and filed all patient records and charts.
*Greeted patients, answered all calls and assisted nurse with vitals and procedures upon request.
Pala Band of Mission Indians
Y outh Development Specialist
Pala, CA 09/2003 - 05/2004
*Assisted youth in becoming self-sufficient in the areas of education and career goals.
*Managed and updated client files and kept data for the grant reporting.
*Corresponded with the central office in Sacramento, CA.
*Wrote all proposals for funding and planned activities.
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