Human Services Social Worker
Resume:
Brittany E. Peterson
Sparks, NV *****
********.*********.*****@*****.***
Seeking a position as a social worker/case worker to apply university education, critical thinking skills, attentive listening, and problem-solving skills.
Graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in May 2022 with a Master’s degree in Social Work while concurrently interning with the Washoe County Human Services Agency - Child Welfare, Independent Living Unit. Previously, while completing a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2020 at UNR, I interned with Life Care Center of Reno, which became my full-time employer. These degrees and past experiences have allowed me to obtain well-rounded experiences and provide assistance in fields including Social Work, Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Mental Illness, and Addiction/ Substance Abuse.
Highlights
Strong professional, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Natural empathy for clients suffering from stress or trauma
Ability to develop and strengthen professional relationships in all demographics
Active listening and intentional speaking
Perseverance during difficult and stressful situations
Work Experience
Human Services Case Worker III
Washoe County Human Services Agency- Reno, NV July 2023-Present
Work with community providers to improve service and compliance with regulations; perform periodic inspections of childcare facilities, adult group homes and nursing home facilities, evaluating compliance; provide technical support and guidance to childcare, adult group care and nursing home facilities; investigate complaints of violations, develop recommendations regarding limitation, suspension, and revocation of childcare licenses and appropriate civil or criminal actions.
Facilitate collaborative meetings involving family and child welfare teams to promote decision making in several areas to include safety response meetings, child and family team meetings and ongoing family team meetings to address objectives and tasks towards reunification and alternative permanency plans.
Review case files, assessing information for proper documentation and issuing licenses.
Perform case planning, case management services and monitoring of case progress.
Provide training based on agency needs and requirements.
Provide public information on social services programs to community and special groups.
Developmental Specialist III
State of Nevada, Aging and Disability Division- Reno, NV
September 2022-July 2023
Provide individual and group clinical, developmental and support services for individuals of all ages who have, or who may be at risk for, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or related conditions, and social, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders ages birth-three.
Evaluating and monitoring children to determine physical and mental development, including social, motor development, self-help, cognitive and language skills.
Documenting activities, tracking progress, and formulating therapy plans, including exercises and activities for parents to administer.
Social Summaries Contractor
Washoe County Human Services Agency - Reno, NV
June 2022-July 2023
Completion of Social summaries for Washoe County Human Services Agency. As a contractor, I am expected to complete a Social Summary when a child has a plan of adoption or a concurrent plan of adoption. Social Summaries are completed in conformance and compliance with the policy and procedures of the County. As a Contractor I provide, at a minimum, a monthly written report for each Social Summary and meet at least monthly with the County’s designee regarding status of ongoing and completed reviews. Oversight of confidential document organization and filing for clients.
Social Worker
Life Care Centers of America - Reno, NV
August 2019 to February 2022
Helped provide assistance to the residents and their families to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs were met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care policies. Duties included:
Provided Discharge Planning
Performed assessments on all new residents
Attended care conferences with families
Found resources, housing, and DME for residents who were being discharged
Worked with residents in the SNF by identifying their psychosocial, mental, and emotional needs along with providing, developing, and/or aiding in the access of services to meet those needs
Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) Worker
Crossed Keys Counseling/Kiddos NV - Reno, NV
October 2017 to March 2020
Worked with at-risk youth (primarily ages 12-17) in both one on one and group settings. Working with others in a fast and efficient way while helping children with coping & behavioral skills.
Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)
Crossed Keys Counseling- Reno, NV
October 2017 to March 2020
Oversight of confidential document organization and filing for patients. Wrote PARs and treatment plans/goals for new PSR clients.
Psycho-Social Rehabilitation (PSR) Worker
Mountain Circle Family Services - Reno, NV
July 2014 to November 2017
Worked with at risk youth (primarily ages 12-17)in both one on one and group settings. Working well with others in a fast and efficient way while helping children with coping and behavioral skills.
Mental Health Technician
Quest House - Reno, NV
February 2014 to August 2017
Oversight of multiple at-risk youth throughout daily activities in a full-time treatment center. As a trusted employee, I was consistently given a greater workload including more difficult children to help improve their quality of life. Points of focus included schoolwork, social skills, work ethic, and general behaviors.
Server/Manager
Little Waldorf Saloon-Reno, NV May 2008 to March 2020
This experience allowed me to not only work with people but also to manage other employees as I worked through college. This also shows my dedication to an employer. Responsibilities included: controlled preparations; checking the appearance of servers; checking the knowledge of servers about daily specials and regular menu items; greeted customers as they entered the restaurant and seated them in a particular serving area.
Internships
Washoe County Human Services Agency Reno, NV August 2021-May 2022
Demonstrated ethical and professional behavior throughout the internship. I was expected to participate in community meetings such as local task force meetings, CSEC CFT meetings, zoom meetings, and IL unit meetings. I was expected to serve as a liaison between the WCHSA and foster parents and have been representing the agency both internally and externally. This internship was 450 hours.
Life Care Center of Reno- Reno, NV August 2019-May 2020
Helped provide the Social Services department with assistance to ensure all medically related emotional and social needs of patients were met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. This internship was 450 hours.
Willow Springs Center- Reno, NV January 2010-May 2010
Worked directly with patients with various needs while learning first-hand the full range of physiological treatments in treatment center. Oversight of confidential document organization and filing for patients. This internship was 112 hours.
Education
Master's Degree in Social Work
University of Nevada-Reno - Reno, NV
Started January 2021 with degree conferred in May 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
University of Nevada-Reno - Reno, NV
Started August 2016 with degree conferred in May 2020
Bachelor's Degree in General Studies/ Minor in Psychology
University of Nevada-Reno - Reno, NV
Started January 2005 with degree conferred in May 2010
Skills
•Case Management (6 years)
•Behavioral Health
•Social Work (2 years)
•Child Protective Services
•Crisis Intervention
•Behavioral Therapy
•Group Therapy
•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
•Individual / Group Counseling
•Hospice Care
•Motivational Interviewing
•Child & Family Counseling
References
Matthew Rhodes, MSW
Director of Social Services - Life Care Center of Reno
445 Holcomb Ranch Ln. Reno, NV 89511
**************@****.***
Shannon Sinner
QMHA - Crossed Keys Counseling
131 Ryland Street, Reno, NV 89501
**********@*****.***
Keri Pruitt
WCHSA Program Coordinator, Educational Liaison
350 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
*******@************.***
Melony Elam
WCHSA Supervisor
350 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
*****@************.***
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