Dynamic leader with a proven track record as Founder/Director at Roots & Wings Therapeutic Services, excelling in team leadership and client engagement. Successfully managed over 300 cases, enhancing family stability through strategic collaboration and advocacy. Known for innovative problem-solving and fostering a culture of growth among multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Director
Roots & Wings Therapeutic Services Incc
04.2022 - Current
Supervised, supported and mentored a team of 30 Registered Social Workers.
Completed intakes, assessments, case plans, safety plans, and case managed over 300 children and youth.
Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
Increased child and youth engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
Child and Family Service Worker
Anishinaabe Child & Family Services
04.2019 - 12.2021
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated care plans that addressed clients'' complex needs holistically.
Developed strong relationships with community organizations in order to better serve clients'' needs within their local area.
Improved client outcomes by developing comprehensive case plans and coordinating services with community partners.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Increased access to resources by connecting clients to appropriate financial, housing, medical, and educational services.
Enhanced family stability by providing counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support for a diverse caseload.
Conducted thorough assessments of client strengths and needs in order to provide tailored recommendations for individualized treatment plans.
Reviewed agency policies regularly so as to stay updated regarding changes affecting eligibility criteria, service offerings, or client rights.
Advocated for clients at court hearings or meetings with other agencies ensuring that their rights were upheld throughout the process.
Facilitated successful reunifications by working collaboratively with families, foster parents, and legal representatives.
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