Robin Braswell
Raleigh
Summary
Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise with proven competence to quickly build trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HUD/VASH Social Worker, Mon-Fri, 8am - 4:30pm
Durham VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Partner with community organizations to ensure veterans received housing vouchers and essential services.
- Conduct psychosocial evaluations to prioritize admission based on vulnerabilities, providing tailored support to meet individual needs.
- Conduct home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
Social Worker/In-Home CPS, Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
Department of Health and Human Services
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed customized service plans for families, enabling access to housing, food assistance and vocational training.
- Provided crisis intervention and educated clients on trauma's impact on mental health.
- Advocated for client needs within community systems, facilitating connections to healthcare, housing, and employment services.
- Collaborated with external organizations to streamline referral processes, improving overall service access for clients.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Care Coordinator, Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Advance Community Health
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed health risk assessments and coordinated access to mental health, housing, and employment services.
- Documented client interactions to support reporting requirements and treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available resources, improving access to essential services.
- Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
Generalist Social Work Intern,Wed-Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Durham VA Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated referrals to various community agencies, addressing veterans' biological and psychosocial needs.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine the individual needs of veterans and their families.
- Oversaw clinical coordination and employed creative problem-solving strategies to resolve challenges.
Specialist Social Work Intern, Wed-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Formerly Incarceration Transition Program (FIT Connect)
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with federally qualified health centers to enroll new clients to heath care services.
- Empowered clients to become self-sufficient by improving their health and wellness goals.
- Advocated on behalf of the client for essential health care services.
Senior Parole Case Analyst Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Parole Commission/Department of Public Safety
04.2012 - 01.2020
- Managed a high-volume caseload, interpreting legal documents and conducting research to inform case decisions.
- Collaborated with attorneys and agencies to resolve complex cases efficiently.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and community organizations to gather pertinent information for case evaluations.
- Analyzed case files to assess parole eligibility and compliance with regulations.
- Developed comprehensive reports outlining recommendations for parole decisions based on in-depth analysis.
Case Manager, Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Raleigh Correctional Center for Women
05.2007 - 04.2012
- Researched and connected offenders to transitional housing and rehabilitation programs preparing detailed case reports to support client progress.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to necessary health care services within the community.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Education
Joint Master of Social Work -
UNC Greensboro & North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology (Criminal Justice)
Shaw University Cape Program
Raleigh, NC05.2010
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Service plan development
- Advocacy for vulnerable populations
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Psychosocial assessments
- Case documentation
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
HUD/VASH Social Worker, Mon-Fri, 8am - 4:30pm
Durham VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Social Worker/In-Home CPS, Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
Department of Health and Human Services
02.2023 - 05.2023
Care Coordinator, Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Advance Community Health
07.2022 - 02.2023
Generalist Social Work Intern,Wed-Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Durham VA Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
Specialist Social Work Intern, Wed-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Formerly Incarceration Transition Program (FIT Connect)
09.2020 - 04.2021
Senior Parole Case Analyst Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Parole Commission/Department of Public Safety
04.2012 - 01.2020
Case Manager, Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Raleigh Correctional Center for Women
05.2007 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology (Criminal Justice)
Shaw University Cape Program
Joint Master of Social Work -
UNC Greensboro & North Carolina A&T State University
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