Professional with strong background in overseeing and ensuring safe, structured family interactions. Known for effective communication, crisis management, and maintaining confidentiality. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in conflict resolution, documentation, and adherence to guidelines and protocols. Recognized for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervised Visitation Monitor
Nexus-Kindred Family Healing
08.2023 - 10.2024
Facilitated safe and structured visitation sessions for families, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational guidelines.
Monitored interactions between parents and children, promoting positive communication and emotional support.
Documented observations and incidents accurately to maintain detailed records for court reports and case reviews.
Elementary School Social Worker
West Central Education District
10.2019 - 10.2020
Conducted interviews with students, family members and school personnel to gather information and assess student social, emotional and behavioral adjustment to school.
Provided social work support to assist parents with children.
Participated in school-wide staff meetings and professional development relevant to field of social work.
Collaborated with education and social services professionals to develop appropriate agency services for students and families.
Clinic Social Worker
CentraCare Health System
10.2017 - 10.2019
Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Child Protection Social Worker
Todd County Health And Human Services
04.2015 - 10.2017
Investigated home conditions to protect children from harmful environmental areas.
Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives and neighbors.
Attended hearings and depositions in family court.
Investigated alleged abuse, neglect and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
Facilitated supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns.
Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
Child Protection Intern
Carver County Social Services
09.2014 - 12.2014
Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development
Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
Encouraged children's emotional and social development.