Services Specialist Social

Austin Schafer

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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a fulfilling a career that is challenging and utilizes my interpersonal skills with individuals to obtain positive outcomes

EDUCTATION:

Neumann University (September 2008 to December 2011)

Masters in Clinical Counseling

Grove City College (September 2004 to May 2008)

B.S. in Sociological and minor in Psychology

President of Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity

Spearheaded community service outreach programs to clean up the community

Participated in activities with at risk youth

WORK EXPERIENCE

Family Services Specialist II, Division of Child Protection and Permanency June 2012 to September 2022

Permanency Worker (June 2012 to December 2015)

oWorked synergistically with social services agencies to provide supportive services provide a safety net to families as they acclimated to the changes and needs of their families.

Adolescent Worker (December 2015 to September 2019)

oCollaborated with youth as they aged out of the social service network to brainstorm on ideas and concrete plans on how to navigate life without the support of social services.

Intake worker (September 2019 to September 2022)

oCompleted investigations into abuse and neglect allegations and used a strength based approach to empower families to facilitate their own course of action to stabilize and thrive.

oTyped completed investigations, including the interview dates and times, in a timely fashion to address whether further action needed to be taken in order to stabilize the family and to prepare to testify in court if needed.

Long Term Care Access Supervisor, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging September 2008 to June 2012

Long Term Care Access Supervisor (December 2011 to June 2012)

oSupervised six assessment workers, reviewed their reports, and provided appropriate referrals to outside agencies to provide the services needed for older adults. Referred to nursing staff as necessary for additional input and insight.

Long Term Care Access Worker

oAssessed the eligibility of older adults for social services so that they may be safely age in place in their place of dwelling.

oProgressed from an assessment worker trainee to a supervisor within three years.

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