Linsey Lara

I’ve been in the social work field for approximately a dozen years, including working for several years in the government sector and at least 4 years of private agency work. I have learned many skills in the areas of case management; however, I’m also eager to learn and explore other populations that could benefit from my knowledge and experience.

Marinello School of Beauty, Burbank, CA, Licensed Esthetician/Skincare specialist, 01/01/16

• Accrediting Agency, Field of study: (Degree, Certificate, or Designation)
• Licensed (Job Title) - (Year)

The research that I accumulated and reported in my final year of school, while interning with two agencies, both providing services to foster parents, one government and the other private, was later used to implement a new department within the department of children and families that would specifically be utilized to coordinate and lead family and service provider team meetings immediately upon the departments involvement with new clients. With these types of strength-based meetings, problem-solving was self determined and allowed for those involved to be more involved in the dealing of their cases, tailored specifically to their needs.

• Pelletier LLC, homemade Baby props & clothing attire, online sales, 2024-current
• Esthetician, 2015-current
• Southwest Counseling, Rock Springs, WY, 2017, Suicide Prevention Initiative Lead
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Pittsfield, MA, Child protective case worker, 11/01/07, 08/31/13, Assessed and investigated families reported for caregiver abuse or neglect., Provided documentation from case activities including home visits and meetings., Referred families for contracted services and provided resource information., Petitioned Juvenile Court for child custody when necessary., Assessed cases needing additional supervision and provided determinations., Identified family strengths and needs, developed service plans., Monitored service plan compliance with service providers and education systems.
• Berkshire Children & Families, Pittsfield, MA, Service coordinator, 05/01/06, 10/31/07, Implemented a new practice model focusing on family strengths., Facilitated family team meetings with service providers., Managed contracted services for DCF families., Facilitated utilization reviews for service appropriateness., Attended meetings regarding children in intensive foster care.
• Sullivan & Associates, Pittsfield, MA, Assistant Manager, 02/01/05, 04/30/06, Facilitated orientations and training for new staff., Completed administrative documentation., Reported client progress to administration and relatives., Supervised thirteen direct care workers., Direct care worker, 06/01/02, 01/31/05, Provided direct care support to individuals with disabilities., Assisted clients in achieving treatment program goals., Administered medications and completed daily reports., Maintained certification in first aid, CPR, and medication administration.