Christina Williams
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Experienced social worker with strong commitment to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being. Adept at providing support, advocacy, and resources to diverse populations while maintaining high ethical standards. Demonstrates collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and focus on delivering impactful results. Skilled in case management and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracted Social Worker and Family Advocate
Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel (ORPC)
01.2025 - Current
- Educate clients on available resources, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their care options
- Interview clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and address complex client issues
- Promote client self-sufficiency by providing education on budgeting, employment skills, and other essential life skills
- Provide emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills
CYFS Social Caseworker- Adolescent Ongoing IDD
El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS)
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Work to preserve and/or rehabilitate families while protecting children’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being
- Responsible for primary decision making of child protection practice including, but not limited to safety, permanency, and well-being
- Work with a multidisciplinary team on case situations, treatments and case planning
- Prepare case files for audit and court appearances, accurately and efficiently complete paperwork, reports, and documentation
- Build relationships with people, families, and community providers while completing essential responsibilities around care planning and monitoring
Transitional Specialist
Rise Behavioral Youth
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provide assistance and advocacy to those navigating the foster care system
- Specialize helping individuals with learning disabilities develop skills for independent living
- Emphasize practical life skills alongside academics, preparing students for future independence and decision-making abilities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored treatment plans for diverse needs.
- Monitor client progress and documented changes to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sand Creek High School
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Assist educators with students who need support in accordance to their individualized education programs (IEP)
- Assist with classroom management
- Support provision of services to students with disabilities in order to help them access the general education curriculum in an independent manner as possible
- Behavioral support
- Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and General Education
Education
Master of Science - Social Work (MSW)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Social Work (BSW)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2026
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
Training Certifications and Professional Development
- El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), Bootcamp Training (9 individual sessions), 02/2024
- El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), Caseworker Initial Certification, 11/2023
- El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), Fundamentals Practice Simulation (7 hours), 11/2023
- El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), Choose your Own Trails: Documentation and Practice (13 hours), 11/2023
- El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), Legal Preparation for Caseworkers (14 hours), 09/2023
- El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), Working Towards Closure (19.5 hours), 09/2023
- El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), Safety Through Engagement (19.5 hours), 09/2023
- El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), Mandatory Reporter Training (2 hours), 08/2023
- El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS), Welcome to Colorado Child Welfare (5 hours), 08/2023
Awards
Magna Cum Laude, Metropolitan State University, 05/2023
Volunteer Experience
- Rise Behavioral Youth, Intern Therapist, 08/2022- 05/2023
- Howard High School, English Language Learner Volunteer, 09/2019- 12/2019
Timeline
Contracted Social Worker and Family Advocate
Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel (ORPC)
01.2025 - Current
CYFS Social Caseworker- Adolescent Ongoing IDD
El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS)
08.2023 - 01.2025
Transitional Specialist
Rise Behavioral Youth
08.2022 - 08.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sand Creek High School
11.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Social Work (MSW)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Social Work (BSW)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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