Savannah Rose Adams
El Dorado Springs
Summary
Devoted social worker with experience in the human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services. Proactively and quickly identifies the best course of action for given scenarios. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing the best possible service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Specialist III
Children's Division
09.2023 - Current
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
- Educated families in program resources.
- Acted as advocate for children in court settings.
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Attended proceedings and testified for reunification and permanent placement cases.
- Updated case records daily with all client contacts and information.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Social Services Specialist
Childrens Division
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources
- Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans
- Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports
- Maintained case records and legal documentation
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect, or safety concerns
- Developed plans to strengthen family units
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings, and interviewed family members
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
Behavioral Health Technician
Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review
- Conducted client rounds every fifteen minutes to check on residents
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores
- Charted on each patient daily
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity
- Counseled and mentored clients on mental health and life choices
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Detention Officer
St Clair County Sherriff's Office
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners
- Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Direct Support Staff Member
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Supervised daily activities and helped staff
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care, and personal grooming
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Laundered items changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Community Springs Healthcare
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment and reduce odors and debris
- Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet facility's predetermined sanitation and cleanliness quality standards
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff
- Moved chairs, desks, and beds around rooms to clean behind and underneath furniture
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
Carhop
Sonic
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Answered guest questions and promoted special products
- Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information
- Met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts, and sides
- Organized freezers, refrigerators, and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products
- Communicated with management and associates to set and exceed sales and customer satisfaction goals
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts, and maintained accurate cash drawer
- Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
Education
Bachelor - Social Work
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05.2021
Associates - Criminal Justice
Crowder College
Neosho, MO12.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
El Dorado Springs High School
El Dorado Springs, MO05.2014
Skills
- Client Guidance
- Coordinating Referrals
- Emergency Situations
- Mental Health Support
- Emotional Support
- Relationship Issues Management
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Microsoft Office
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Compassionate Care
- Communications Strategies
- Advocacy
- Active Listening
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Time Management
- Intervention Skills
- Empathy
Timeline
Social Service Specialist III
Children's Division
09.2023 - Current
Social Services Specialist
Childrens Division
04.2021 - 03.2022
Behavioral Health Technician
Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
01.2018 - 08.2020
Detention Officer
St Clair County Sherriff's Office
01.2017 - 05.2017
Direct Support Staff Member
Preferred Family Healthcare Inc.
05.2015 - 01.2017
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Community Springs Healthcare
01.2015 - 05.2015
Carhop
Sonic
06.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor - Social Work
Missouri Southern State University
Associates - Criminal Justice
Crowder College
High School Diploma - undefined
El Dorado Springs High School
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