Beverley Woodman

• Managed a busy caseload working with families in the community
• Completed investigations and provided coverage for 12 Hour Emergency Responses and After Hours
• Followed a Signs of Safety Model of Practice that recognizes strengths in families while also addressing Child Protection concerns.

I worked with teenagers at Bishop Smith Catholic High School. I provided individual counseling for the teens. I also ran groups that focused on building self esteem and addressing mental health issues. I had a dual role in that I also worked with families to address child protection issues.

• Worked as a child protection social worker in rural Newfoundland
• Conducted child protectioninvestigations in a number of surrounding rural communities
• Worked with families on an ongoing basisto address child protection issues
• Encouraged families to build on their existing strengths to addressthe areas of concern and also provide safe parenting.

• Worked with families who were fostering with an intent to adopt
• Helped families to navigate through the adoption process and the adoption probation period
• Attended court to finalize adoptions
• I also worked with children who were in the foster care system in the care of foster parents.