Nora Walker
Placerville
Summary
Dynamic Deputy Public Guardian with a proven track record at El Dorado County Health and Human Services, specializing in geriatric social work and intensive case management. Excelled in case management and care coordination, enhancing preparedness and client support through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in adaptive decision-making and procedural growth, significantly improving service delivery and client outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Public Guardian
El Dorado County Health and Human Services
01.2016 - Current
- Intensive case management and care coordination for adults diagnosed with Dementia, severe mental illness, or developmental delay.
- Assistance with determining appropriate level of care and securing placement in level of care deemed appropriate.
- Regular and productive communication with court, family members, friends, placements, and community partners to ensure all food, clothing, and shelter needs are met.
- Train new staff in security procedures, ensuring consistent adherence to company policies.
- Establish emergency response plans, resulting in improved preparedness for critical situations.
- Coordination with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of Massachusetts Global
08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Brandman University
Irvine, CA06-2016
Skills
- Adaptive decision making
- Deescalation
- Geriatric social work
- Social work collaboration
- Remote work proficiency
- Intensive case management
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Networking
Timeline
Deputy Public Guardian
El Dorado County Health and Human Services
01.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of Massachusetts Global
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Brandman University
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