Liz Guest
Paris,ON
Summary
Former Child Protection Worker skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and developing safety plans tailored to individual family needs. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring effective interaction with children, families, and professionals within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protection Worker - Children's Services Work
Child & Family Services of Grand Erie
Brantford, Ontario
03.2008 - 05.2024
- Ensured the delivery of service to children/youth in the care of Child & Family Services.
- Formulate case plans and develop strategies working in collaboration with caregivers and other staff, foster care providers and community service agencies to ensure that children's/youth's needs are met.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Documented all interactions with clients accurately and timely using a computerized database system.
- Provide information to ensure appropriate placement matches and support the children/youth in moving to new placements.
- Supervised visits at various sites by providing children with age-appropriate opportunities for interaction with parents, maintaining safety of participants
- Attended court hearings related to child protection matters as needed.
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to review cases for appropriate service delivery.
Children Protection Worker - Family Service Worker
Child & Family Services of Grand Erie
Brantford, Ontario
01.2000 - 03.2008
- Conducted interviews with children and families to assess risk of abuse or neglect.
- Developed case plans in accordance with Ministry regulations and best practice guidelines.
- Created court reports documenting findings from assessments and progress towards goals established in case plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to review cases for appropriate service delivery.
- Maintained accurate case records according to agency policy and procedures.
- Established positive relationships with clients through consistent contact via home visits, phone calls or emails.
- Investigated allegations of physical or sexual abuse reported by mandated reporters.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities related to child welfare topics such as trauma informed care or cultural competency training.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Waterloo (Renison College)
Waterloo, ON06-1999
Skills
- Proficient in CPIN
- Crisis Intervention
- Child development knowledge
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Mental health understanding
- Disability Awareness
- Parenting education
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Family Support
- Accept direction well, taking initiative whenever possible
- Willing and eager to learn new skills
- Build positive rapport with clients
- Valid G driver's license with reliable vehicle and clean abstract
Timeline
Child Protection Worker - Children's Services Work
Child & Family Services of Grand Erie
03.2008 - 05.2024
Children Protection Worker - Family Service Worker
Child & Family Services of Grand Erie
01.2000 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Waterloo (Renison College)
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