Social Worker Case Management

Geraldine Anne Carruth, ASW, PPSC Social Worker

***********@*******.*** 916-***-**** Sacramento, California

Compassionate professional that easily connects with client to promote goal achievement. Applies a client-centered approach to ensure the delivery of individualized treatment and quality care. Possesses a wealth of experience interfacing with clients from various backgrounds and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Exhibits a commitment to assessing and securing the well-fare and safety of children with a desire to work with teenage mothers or victims of sex trafficking. Areas of Expertise include:

Case Management

Complex Problem Resolution

Client Relationship Management

Client Advocacy

Relationship Cultivation

Cross-Cultural Competency

Treatment Planning

Needs Assessment

Team Collaboration

Professional Experience

San Juan Unified School District ● Carmichael, CA ● September 2023 to Present

Guest Teacher

Education and supervision of students grades K-12. Assists in assessing students for needed behavioral and educational accommodations. Meets with parents concerning their children.

Maxim Health Care ● Sacramento, CA ● August 2022 to September 2023 Behavioral Technician

Demonstrates expertise in working with 22 mild to severe Autistic children in a Middle School setting. Models

appropriate behavior in a General Education class while attempting to minimize inappropriate behavior. Works with students to assure understanding of subjects being taught. Reteaches the Math lesson at a slower pace to further ensure understanding. Assists in crisis communication and attempting to defuse a student from reaching the point where a restraint has to be done.

United Nursing International ● Sacramento, CA ● April 2021 to August 2022

Veteran’s Administration HUD-VASH Social Worker

Demonstrates expertise in managing a case load of up to 30 veterans in six counties. Advocates for each veteran in obtaining and maintaining housing while collaborating with the Housing Authority for the different counties. Skillfully navigates each case with a focus on creating/implementing solutions and utilizing resources to achieve goals/objectives as needed. Advocates for veterans in obtaining employment and medical care.

Coordinates a Ride Share to the medical appointments and shopping as needed.

Performs home visits to ensure that the house is safe and that there is adequate food in the kitchen

Alternative Family Services • Sacramento, CA • November 2017 to February 2022 Case Worker/1:1 Behavioral Specialist

Demonstrates expertise in managing a case load of up to 18 foster children with six under the classification of Intensive Services Foster Care or Developmentally Disabled Foster Care. Advocates for children within a school setting while teaming with school administrators and parents to provide comprehensive care. Skillfully navigates each case with a focus on creating/implementing solutions, and utilizing resources to achieve goals/objectives as outlined in the individualized treatment plan. Additionally, generates reports for county social workers and

Ensures the delivery of quality service of all clients on caseload by supervising behavioral specialists and case aides assigned to each client

Collaborates effectively with all parties involved during child and family team meetings; functions as a liaison between client, their families and foster agencies/parents

Education

Master's Degree, Social Work, California State University Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, May 2015 Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, May 2011 Bachelors of Science, Sociology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, May 2011

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