Deena Wigton
Willmar,MN
Summary
Diligent Licensed Graduate of Social Work with rich background in supporting diverse communities through social services. Proven track record of delivering impactful programs and interventions tailored to individual needs. Demonstrated effective crisis management and strong advocacy skills. Clinical Supervision to obtain Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work Licensure completion will be in May of this year.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood and Family Based Licensure Candidate
Greater Minnesota Family Services
Willmar, MN
11.2023 - Current
- Individual and Family Therapy in the home, Head Start Locations and in SEED programs
- Complete all paperwork and documentation in an accurate and timely manner
- Intensive Treatment planning
- Early Child Development Training
- Trauma impacts on children and adults Training
- Knowledge and skills in family relationships dynamics, communication, decision-making skills, anger management, social skills, leisure activities and self-esteem
- Work with various curricula (i.e. Incredible Years, Circles of Security, Kimochis, Mindup, Second Step, etc.)
- Completion in all required training for early childhood
- Early Childhood Adolescent and Adult Diagnostic Treatment Planning and therapy with Clinical Supervision
- Child Parent Psychotherapy Training with Clinical Supervision
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Social Worker
Yellow Medicine County Human Services
Granite Falls, MN
12.2015 - 11.2023
- Children's Mental Health case manager and Waiver case manager
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- The county specialized and trained extensively in Signs of Safety and Solution Focused Theory
- Work with a wide variety of populations, disabilities, ages and diagnosis
- MnChoices Certified Assessor, MnChoices Support Plan Mentor, and Employment Liaison.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Program Director/Quality Assurance
Touching Hearts and Wildrose Home Care, LLC
Marshall, MN
09.2014 - 12.2015
- As a Program Director, I started the Individualized Home Supports services and supervised several staff under the program.
- Authored documentation for internal use by QA personnel, setting guidelines for review activities and reporting requirements.
- Update care plans and established goals with consumers.
- Coordination with the county and case manager was imperative to establish and maintain services.
- With Quality Assurance, I would review statute and do case file reviews to ensure that programs were being followed and plans in adherence to MN State Statutes governing the services.
Social Worker
Southwest Health and Human Services
Marshall, MN
12.2008 - 09.2014
- Waiver casemanager
- Monitored, assessed, and approved services provided through waiver.
- Worked with a wide variety of populations, disabilities, ages, and diagnosis.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN12-2008
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Diagnostic Assessments for Early Childhood, Adolescent and Adults
- Treatment planning and monitoring
- Psychoeducation
- Motivational interviewing
- Evidence-based practices
- Conflict de-escalation
- Facilitating groups
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Clinical assessments
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Psychotherapy experience
- Crisis intervention
- Individual/Family therapy
- Service coordination
- Strengths-based practice
- Training and teaching
- Personnel oversight
- Psychosocial assessments
Timeline
Early Childhood and Family Based Licensure Candidate
Greater Minnesota Family Services
11.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Yellow Medicine County Human Services
12.2015 - 11.2023
Program Director/Quality Assurance
Touching Hearts and Wildrose Home Care, LLC
09.2014 - 12.2015
Social Worker
Southwest Health and Human Services
12.2008 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Southwest Minnesota State University
Master of Science - Social Work
University of St. Thomas