Rachel (Meyer) Venuto Email & Phone Number

United States

Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Dedicated to the well-being of children and education of the guardians to provide for, and maintain, adequate and structured support. Built on relationships to develop a balance home-life and family support system that would benefit children and parents during reintegration. Made hard decisions to provide recommendations for Childs well-being through continued placement or move to adoption. • Extensive case documentation including social histories, contacts, case plans, and court reports. • Utilization of standardized assessment tools to evaluate the needs of children in foster care, foster care providers, and parents.• Development and implementation of case plans and permanency goals with children and families, ensuring that goals are reached within established time frames.• Family engagement skills in mitigating risk and enhancing safety of children. • Collaboration with law enforcement, schools, medical personnel, and mental health agencies.• Advocating for families and children, participating, and testifying in court.

Nebraska, United States

Actively engaged in 14 weeks of training provided by a team of expert trainers with education and experience in social work, family systems, child maltreatment, child welfare, juvenile services, and family and juvenile law. Participated in field experiences such as shadowing initial assessment workers, ongoing and alternative response case management work, and observing forensic interviews. • Learned the ways in which CPS Workers help preserve families and enhance family strengths when engaging families in the decision-making process.•Shadowed workers investigating allegations of child abuse/neglect, visiting homes, conducting safety checks, and establishing and monitoring of safety plans.•Inform clients of available programs to assist them with their needs. •Performed collateral contacts, documented safety and risk assessments, and assisted co-workers in their day-to-day responsibilities as needed.

Greater Omaha Area

Held full responsibilities in providing immediate assistance and support on the recovery of all clients, ensured that basic needs are met, and helped achieve personal goals. Liaised with clients' families and other officials in the development of treatment plans.• Oversaw wide-array of responsibilities including conducting comprehensive assessments and providing priority case management to give in-depth support to all clients' needs.• Provided direct support to all clients by effectively handling all intakes, authorizations, and discharge follow-ups for clients in adult day services and day rehabilitation.• Maintained effective communication and engagement with clients' family members and caregivers to collaborate in selecting the right care option for the client and to attend client's needs.• Demonstrated excellent communications skill, with the capacity to interact and build rapport with over 20 community partners and clients on a daily basis.

Oversaw a wide range of complex support social services for at-risk individuals and families by implementing knowledge in child-development, guidance, empowerment, skills training, and evidence-based parenting skills.• Worked closely with team members in the development and implementation of a new program that aims to secure safe environment for at-risk girls to reside while in the process of adjusting to the community and families.

Took initiative in conducting home welfare checks while ensuring strict compliance to the state and program guidelines, ensured timely and accurate documentation of case records, and assisted clients in identifying and resolving complex problems.• Facilitated one-on-one education to parents on topics such as time management, parenting skills, building healthy relationships, and emotional regulation techniques to help parents in all aspects of daily living.

Greater Omaha Area

Greater Omaha Area

Spearheaded the implementation of various techniques, education, and other supportive services to encourage individuals engage in a full spectrum of activities and achieve social integration goals.• Played a vital role in administering immediate rehabilitation services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorder.• Developed a comprehensive guidance programs/group facilitation for clients which focuses on mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse, and rehabilitation issues• Guided residents throughout the process of adjusting to social environment and learning how to live independently by utilizing behavioral interventions, skills training, education, and medication management.

Omaha, Nebraska

Demonstrated steadfast commitment in fulfilling the needs of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through crisis intervention, client advocacy, individual sessions, and education on the dynamics of power and control.• Developed effective partnerships with community partners to address clients' primary needs such as housing, clothing, medical, and other personal necessities.• Managed large volume of crisis calls and phone screenings, intakes, and other related documentation for each client.

Greater Omaha Area

Organized merchandise, stocked inventories, and contributed to merchandising ideas at sales team meetings. Helped with customer enquires by providing advice, styling tips, and product knowledge. Repeatedly contributed to good monthly sales figures.

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor Of Social Welfare, Social Welfare

Minor in Psychology Lawrence, KS Field Placement/Internships/Practicum