Leatha Barber

*** * ****** **. ******, IL ***** 217-***-****/cell ada2ql@r.postjobfree.com

My goal is to work diligently at setting those I serve at ease and structuring treatment plans around each person’s strengths. I am passionate about serving others and committed to providing the highest level of care to those I serve.

Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL

Masters- Social Work 05/2007

Bachelors- Social Work 05/1998

State of IL/DCFS Master's Child Welfare Specialist Licensure 04/2011

Experience:

Lutheran Child and Family Services

Licensed Child Welfare Spec. O8/18 -

Intact: As a child welfare specialists I identified and assessed allegations of child abuse and neglect. To ensure that reasonable efforts are made to maintain and protect children in their own homes as long as their safety is not at risk. Duties included, managing a caseload of children and families, receiving and investigating referrals for possible abuse and neglect and completing assessments. Also complete reports for the district attorney and attend court hearings, as well as testify in court cases. In addition I made referrals to community providers and help locate appropriate services for children and families in need. Documented any and all contact with the case.

Permanency Planning: As a CWS, a permanency plan was created to provide services to children who have been placed in the legal custody by a district court judge. Work to assist the child’s family in correcting the conditions that led to the child’s removal from their home. Also, worked with families to develop and implement treatment plans, complete court reports, attend court hearings and testify in court cases. Made referrals for needed services, transport children to appointments and visit children in their foster care homes monthly. Documented any and all contact with case

Integrity of Anna Social Service Director 01/18- O8/18

Completed the initial assessments; assist with the interdisciplinary plans of care and discharge planning for each resident as directed. Identifies ways to support the resident's individual needs. Completed psychosocial history. Completed quarterly MDS for monitoring resident’s progress or possibility of enhancing other needed services. Advocated the social, psychological and emotional needs of the resident/ family to individual treatment team. Facilitated plan of care meetings including treatment team and family/ resident. Provide or arrange for needed counsel services. Responsible for monitoring clients goals, discharge planning, making referrals to appropriate entities and coordinated transportation for resident appointments. Family/resident given info on Medicaid/ Medicare as needed. Provided Case management for resident documenting and addressing resident’s needs.

Home Care Provider Addus Home Care 09/17- 10/18

Provide assistance to elderly for daily care need. Assess for any changes and provide emotional support.

The Women’s Center DV Adult Counselor 12/15-09/17

Complete the initial assessment for services, provides individual counseling and group counseling, make necessary referrals, attend weekly staff meeting to discuss complex cases, work with Department Human Services in facilitating a Healthy Relationship monthly group. Started and facilitates weekly Domestic Violence Support Group, providing emotional support, abuse awareness and peer support.

Prairie Center Addiction Counselor 12/13-12/15

Completed substance abuse assessment and psychosocial history. Provided a diagnoses from info given during assessment and created a plan of care with client. Provided support and treatment to clients who are suffering from addiction to drugs or alcohol. Also, provided counseling services clients on a one on one basis and group sessions. Majority of time is spent helping people cope with their life's stresses and encouraging a sober lifestyle. Worker very closely with other health and mental health professionals including physicians and psychiatrists. Monitored progress and reported to referring agency on client’s progress or lack of. Case management service provided in making referrals and documented progress. Met quarterly with team member to discuss plan of care and progress.

Marion Rehab and Nursing Center Social Service Director 03/11-12/13

Completed the initial assessments; assist with the interdisciplinary plans of care and discharge planning for each resident as directed. Identifies ways to support the resident's individual needs. Completed psychosocial history. Completed quarterly MDS for monitoring resident’s progress or possibility of enhancing other needed services. Advocated the social, psychological and emotional needs of the resident/ family to individual treatment team. Facilitated plan of care meetings including treatment team and family/ resident. Provide or arrange for needed counsel services. Responsible for monitoring clients goals, discharge planning, making referrals to appropriate entities and coordinated transportation for resident appointments. Family/resident given info on Medicaid/ Medicare as needed. Provided Case management for resident documenting and addressing resident’s needs.

Lutheran Social Services of IL Master Child Welfare Spec 04/09-03/11

Intact: As a child welfare specialists I identified and assessed allegations of child abuse and neglect. To ensure that reasonable efforts are made to maintain and protect children in their own homes as long as their safety is not at risk. Duties included, managing a caseload of children and families, receiving and investigating referrals for possible abuse and neglect and completing assessments. Also complete reports for the district attorney and attend court hearings, as well as testify in court cases. In addition I made referrals to community providers and help locate appropriate services for children and families in need. Documented any and all contact with the case.

Permanency Planning: As a CWS, a permanency plan was created to provide services to children who have been placed in the legal custody by a district court judge. Work to assist the child’s family in correcting the conditions that led to the child’s removal from their home. Also, worked with families to develop and implement treatment plans, complete court reports, attend court hearings and testify in court cases. Made referrals for needed services, transport children to appointments and visit children in their foster care homes monthly. Documented any and all contact with case.

Delta Center PSR Coordinator QMHP/

Case Manager 02/07-04/09

Completed functional and strengths-based assessment on each client to evaluate the need for service. Provided mental health counseling individual/group therapy. This staff implemented Individualized Treatment Plans (ITP) using rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including skills training. Provided training to team members to maintain adherence to the standards of Medicaid Rehabilitation Option service delivery and documentation. Also, maintain a tracking system to support adherence to state and federal documentation standards for clients served by the team. Position also included concurrent documentation.

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