Ivana Jelinek
Wilson,WA
Summary
With extensive experience at Child Development Services, I excel in assessing and responding to the needs of children and families , building family capacity , addressing the needs for children by performing psychosocial assessments and demonstrate unparalleled compassion. My proactive approach has significantly improved client outcomes through innovative treatment plans and multidisciplinary collaboration. I am na expert in client advocacy and clinical assessment, I've enhanced professional development among junior staff , achieving a notable increase in client satisfaction. I am known for compassionate client care and adept at multidisciplinary collaboration, significantly bettering community resource connections.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Social Worker
Child Development Services
06.2020 - Current
- Mentored junior social workers, enhancing their professional development and skills growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of clients.
- Enhanced community resources for clients through collaboration with local agencies and organizations.
- Improved client outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Interviewed clients and families to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Able to empathise with and counsel a range of people, including those undergoing significant health issues, disability and emotional distress.
- Provide services autonomously with minimal supervision
Clinical Social Worker
Department of Communities -CPFS
04.2008 - 06.2022
- Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within various legal settings such as court hearings or child welfare conferences to ensure access to appropriate services or supports.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Maximized client engagement in treatment by employing motivational interviewing techniques, building rapport, and addressing barriers to change.
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Strengthened relationships between clients and their families by providing mediation services and facilitating family therapy sessions.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Western Australia
Perth, WA11-2002
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments
- Clinical assessment
- Client advocacy
- Supervisory skills
- Child welfare expertise
- Behavior modification
- Individual counseling
- Discharge planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Supportive counseling
- Grief counseling
- Family therapy
- Parenting education
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate
- Case documentation
- Housekeeping
- Efficient under pressure
- Client documentation
- Community resources
- Cooperative
- Assessment skills
- Behavioral management
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Risk assessment
- Motivational interviewing
- Client confidentiality
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis assessment
- MS office
- Resource navigation
- Life skills development
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Intervention planning
- Client needs assessment
- Data collection and management
- Safety planning
- Service planning
- Child development
- Case needs assessments
- Confidential case documentation
- Records management
- Psychosocial assessment
- Family case management
- Community referrals
- Boundary setting
- Case management
- Individual and group counseling
- Capacity building
- Solution-based interventions
- Clinical supervision
- Educational support
- Referrals and networking
- Treatment Planning
- Social services
- Disability support
- Mandatory reporting procedures
- Independent judgment
- Behavioral counseling
Accomplishments
- Supervised number of junior social work staff members.
- Supervised social work student.
Timeline
Senior Social Worker
Child Development Services
06.2020 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
Department of Communities -CPFS
04.2008 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Western Australia
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