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 Executed thorough investigations into family reasoning for coming into Social Services Agency. Facilitated parents with linking services regarding mental health, substance abuse treatment, parenting and Intimate Partner Violence, while concurrently motivating and encouraging parents by promoting services to reunify with their children.  Collaborated with external partners and multidisciplinary teams in surrounding areas such as paediatricians, therapists, psychiatrists, substance abuse counsellors, registered nurses, attorneys, and law enforcement. Conducted family assessments and psychosocial evaluations to provide comprehensive case management services including counselling, education, and referrals. Played an active role connecting families with tangible resources and programming to mitigate any future interactions with Child Welfare Services across the state of California. Worked independently to provide reports to the Dependency Court based on independent recommendations; conducted face-to-face and telephone interviews with clients.

Gardena, California

 Delivered expert direction in permanency planning and the placement of children; finalized SAFE Home Study reports for prospective foster and adoptive parents.  Utilized a proactive approach while interviewing culturally appropriate foster care & adoption applicants in their home & prepared written evaluations of applicant suitability. Completed case conferences in conjunction Adoptions Director regarding the status of the cases; assessed any safety concerns and hazards and recommended appropriate actions necessary to resolve unsafe situations.  Monitored clients progress in various settings to assist with providing appropriate motivational techniques to help children adapt with change to their living situation.  Worked closely with prospective adoptive families by conducting home and family assessments, crisis intervention, documentation of criminal background check and referrals. Performed swift conversions of families from foster parents to resource families per Resource Family Approval (RFA) guidelines; ensured that each home and applicant provided a safe and supportive environment for each child prior to placement.

 Steered child welfare and case management services in Service Planning Area (SPA) 6 and 8 of Los Angeles County to children and families in both continuing services and emergency response.  Interviewed the parents, guardians, caretakers, social workers, and other pertinent sources for information regarding a child; provided community and emotional support services for immediate positive impact and growth. Conducted field visits independently in the home, school, or medical facility of each respective client; performed investigative search warrants; transported children to and from monitored visits to their respective placement.  Thoroughly conducted quality reviews of psychosocial assessments; issued recommendations to reduce or eliminate the social, psychological, and behavioural barriers, ultimately achieving successful outcomes. Provided advocacy, life skills training and direct protective support to children with mental, behavioural, and developmental issues to achieve valued outcomes. Measured clients regarding mental health, substance abuse, intimate partner violence and sexual abuse; developed and implemented support plans that targeted the client’s specific issues. Collaborated with the Department of Mental Health on any psychosocial or developmental concerns.

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology