Sabra D. Akmal
Los Angeles
Summary
A dynamic, dedicated, and seasoned Supervising Children's Social Worker with extensive experience at the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Knowledgeable in case management and family assessments, coupled with strong interpersonal communication skills. Guarantees the enhancement of the workflow efficiency in addressing court-related matters that improve the best outcomes for children and families.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Children Social Worker
Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles
05.2016 - Current
- Review and assess all CSW's to ensure manageable workflow.
- Review and Case conference with CSW’s on all new and transferred cases in a timely manner.
- Attend MAT Assessments/ CFT’s, read and correct Court reports to ensure that all pertinent information is being accurately reported to court and all other service providers and agencies.
- Case conference with County Counsel and other Court employees/ co-workers regarding Court related matters.
- Consultations with other CSW's from other units while on duty for the day.
- Review the Site to ensure that CSW’s are up to date on all Court related matters, Contact requirements, Case Plan, SDM, CFT’s and Medical and Dental stats.
Children Social Worker
Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles
01.2005 - 05.2016
- Investigates the social, environmental, economic, and psychological factors of children and their families to prepare a recommendation to the court as to whether such children should be made dependents of the court, and where such children should reside pending resolution of family problems.
- Investigates child abuse complaints by making a complete assessment of the facts and evaluates treatment programs at residential care facilities for children.
- Works with the identifiably more difficult children's cases, independently evaluates their adaptability, provides intensive services to help a child separate emotionally from natural parents and foster parents, and prepares the child to move into adoption.
- Performs specialized services in intra-familial cases including direct group therapy counseling to the sexually abused child, the offender and non-offender and works toward reunification of the family.
- During this period of employment, I have promoted several times as a Children Social Worker.
Eligibility Worker
Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles
09.2001 - 01.2004
- Interviews applicants or participants receiving public assistance to obtain financial and other eligibility data and assists applicants or participants in completing the necessary documents for the initiation, continuation, or modification of benefits.
- Reviews and analyze financial and eligibility information to determine initial or continuing eligibility for one or more public assistance programs, e.g. CALWORKs, General Relief, Food Stamps, Medi-Cal or others.
Intermediate Typist Clerk
Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles
08.2000 - 09.2001
- Data Entry, file, type, sort and arrange, assist public by providing directions and routine inquiries in person and by telephone.
Education
B.A. - Human Services
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA01.2004
A.A. - Liberal Studies
El Camino College
Torrance, CA01.2000
Skills
- Case management and child welfare
- Court report writing
- Family assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervising Children Social Worker
Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services
05.2016 - Current
Children Social Worker
Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services
01.2005 - 05.2016
Eligibility Worker
Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services
09.2001 - 01.2004
Intermediate Typist Clerk
Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services
08.2000 - 09.2001
B.A. - Human Services
California State University Dominguez Hills
A.A. - Liberal Studies
El Camino College
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