Hope Werner, LMSW

Experience

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  Kansas State University

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Tutored fellow undergraduate students in the K-State Social Work Program, aiding individuals through comments and large-scale writing comprehension education, rather than simply editing• Assisted students with all aspects of the writing process including APA Format, organization, word choice, rough draft writing, professional tone, and revising• Practiced empathy and communication skills with students who struggled with the writing process• Oversaw, assisted, and supported the other Social Work Writing Lab consultants• Ensured that social work students were aware of the Social Work Writing Lab by presenting to all the social work classes, regularly sending reminder emails, and creating/distributing flyers Show less

  • Coordinator; Consultant

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Administrative Assistant

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
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  Kansas Department For Children and Families

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Social Work Intern

  •Processed assigned reports of suspected child in need of care, child abuse, or child neglect as defined in K.S.A. 38-2202•Met with alleged victims of child abuse in the school setting, using play-based interactions and specific interviewing skills to assess allegations of child abuse and/or neglect•Established contact with parents and siblings to assess allegations of child abuse and/or neglect •Made timely collaborative contact with community agencies (schools, courts, law enforcement, etc.) to assess child safety•Conducted assessments of alleged abuse and neglect, preparing a written assessment within established timeline•Assisted families in formulating child safety plans, jointly developing a family case plan with families if services were needed•Maintained clear records of services provided and documented progress in meeting goals Show less

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  Lifeline Children's Services

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

  Social Worker

  Adoptive Parent Social Work Duties:•Worked directly with families throughout the international and domestic adoption processes, fielding questions, maintaining communication, completing paperwork, providing education, and completing home visits and assessments•Provided adoptive parenting education on topics including: (a) child development; (b) trauma informed parenting; (c) appropriate discipline; (d) cultural sensitivity and trans-racial parenting; and (e) parental support and self-care•Assessed families in post adoption crisis, using a trauma informed approach to goal-setting and crisis intervention, providing appropriate referrals when necessary•Completed post-adoption evaluations to identify developmental, emotional, family, health, and community factors that affect a child’s ability to thrive, synthesizing this assessment and evaluation into a post-adoption report•Reviewed completed and in-process client files to ensure all required documents are in compliance regarding date, content, and verification of all reported informationExpectant Parent Social Work Duties•Supported expectant parents in an unexpected/crisis pregnancy by providing options education and consultation•Provided a variety of services to expectant parents including: (a) help developing an adoption plan if they desire; (b) physical, emotional, and practical parenting support if they choose to parent; and (c) connection to appropriate resources regardless of their pregnancy-related decision•Assisted clients in identifying strengths and growth areas, developing goals, and setting tasks necessary to achieve set goals •Documented and maintains detailed records of contacts, including case notes, assessments, court documents, legal papers, time sheets, medical and family history, and other required paperwork•Maintained availability for post-pregnancy support, regardless of the pregnancy-related decision Show less

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  USD 345

  Aug 2018 - now

  Social Worker

  •Work together with teachers to ensure the access of all children to a free and appropriate education, providing social work services as needed•Participate in comprehensive evaluations to identify family, health, developmental, emotional, and community elements that may affect a student's ability to learn•Identify those factors in the life of an exceptional student (home, school, and community) that may impact his or her education•Collaborate with family, school, and community agencies to enable students to receive maximum benefits from their educational program. •Provide direct IEP and therapeutic services to students Show less