Case Manager Social Work
Pat Hernandez
604 Harmony Lane
Pleasantville, CA 94588
(925) 555-1234
QUALIFICATION PROFILE
• Results-oriented Case Manager with experience in social work including assisting adults, children, adolescents, families, and special needs populations.
• Instrumental in designing and implementing innovative modalities concerning social welfare.
• Ensured positive mental and physical health involving individuals and communities.
• Exposure to CPR and first aid medication distribution.
• Developing and ensuring achievement of Individual Education Plan goals.
• Adept in all aspects of incident reporting and supervising court ordered visits.
• Comprehensive background in FACES child welfare database.
EDUCATION
Howard University, Washington, DC
2002
Masters, Social Work
GPA: 4.0
Howard University, Washington, DC
1999
Bachelor of Science, Therapeutic Recreation, Minor: Architecture
GPA: 3.8
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Love the Children Foundation, New Haven, CT
2002 - Present
Case Manager
Documented interactions between resident and family members. Organized psycho-educational groups. Created and introduced community resources.
• Handled all aspects of case planning and case management including updating clinical records, complying to licensing requirements, and evaluating resident progress levels.
• Played a key role in developing behavioral strategies and participating in therapeutic activities based on resident needs.
• Served as primary liaison with the school system including advocating for residents and ensuring achievement of Individual Educational Plan.
• Monitored therapeutic crisis intervention strategies and short-term counseling sessions.
• Authored court reports and supervised court ordered visits successfully.
Allied Residential Services, Inc, McLean, IL
2001 - 2002
Residential Counselor
Facilitated group counseling sessions relating to money management, coping skills, time management, and hygiene. Advocated for residents within the community.
• Directed daily activities within a group home for mentally retarded adult males.
• Played an integral role in designing and evaluating behavioral goals for all individuals.
• Controlled all aspects of the budget for the group home.
• Supervised and trained staff in daily job functions.
The Ford Institute, Baltimore, MD
2000 - 2001
Social Work Intern
Collaborated on the formation of Individual Education Plan goals.
• Conducted group and individual psycho-educational therapy sessions with children possessing physical, emotional, social, and developmental disabilities.
Grayson Family Center, Wheaton, MD
1997 - 2000
Social Work Intern
Handled refugee resettlement issues. Assisted in the identification of employers for refugees. Aided refugees with obtaining social security cards.
• Counseled refugees on job interview strategies, employment wardrobe, and applications.
• Evaluated living environments of sponsors involved in family reunification.
Syman Support Services, Inc, Chicago, IL
1993 - 1997
Counselor - Group Home
Facilitated group counseling sessions for residents. Advocated for residents within community settings.
• Managed all aspects of recreational activities involving at-risk youths.
TRAINING
Social Work Practice and Process, Medication Distribution Training, Data Analysis, Incident Report Writing, Psychopathology, OSHA Training, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Social Welfare and Policy, Clinical Syndromes, Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Child and Family Services Agency CORE Training, FACES Training, MANT Behavioral Management, CPR & First Aid
PRESENTATIONS
The Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (2001)
Howard University - Washington, DC
Autism, Intervention Strategies and Treatment (2001)
Howard University - Washington, DC
VOLUNTEER WORK
Special Olympics - Baseball Coach
Goldman Community Center - Literacy Mentor
Illinois Youth Action Group - Group Leader
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