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RACHAEL M. MANDERSON

Grand Cayman

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parent Practitioner

Family Resource Centre, Department of Counselling Services
2021.11 - Current
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.

Probation Officer

Community Rehabilitation, Cayman Islands Government
2016.07 - 2021.11
  • Interviewed and supervised high risk offenders at the office, court, prison, and their home to ensure compliance with conditions of their court order/parole license (Average caseload of 55 clients)
  • Prepared risk assessments on adult offenders to provide appropriate sentencing and release recommendations for the Court and Parole Board
  • Created comprehensive treatment plans to address client’s risks and needs
  • Conducted individual client sessions to motivate and collaborate with clients to identify and address goals
  • Liaised with external agencies to advocate for client needs and make relevant referrals
  • Prepared inquiry reports, home verification and employment checks for offenders preparing for parole
  • Facilitated intervention groups provided to clients in the community and prison.

Relief Worker

Cayman Islands Crisis Centre
2018.08 - 2020.12
  • Answered and respond to 24-Hour Crisis hotline calls
  • Completed Intake and Exit Interviews for clients
  • Assessed client needs; provide case management support, advocacy and make referrals to relevant community agencies
  • Provided coaching and intervention to resolve client crises and developed personal safety plans
  • Conducted psychoeducational individual and group meetings
  • Documented and maintained client files and communication in accordance with agency standards

Field Intern

Holistic Recovery Centers
2015.10 - 2016.05
  • Trained in the admissions process, case management and therapy for substance abuse treatment
  • Conducted initial in-take, case management and biopsychosocial assessments
  • Made appropriate referrals for clients with legal and medical concerns and social service applications
  • Insurance calls to verify and update clients Coordination of Benefits
  • Documenting progress notes in client portal (KIPU).

Summer Intern

Department of Community Rehabilitation
2015.06 - 2015.08
  • Training included shadowing client interviews, attending court and prison facilities and preparing probation reports.

Marketing Researcher (Summer Job)

Department of Tourism
2014.05 - 2014.08
  • Conducted face-to-face surveys with visitors at the cruise ship and airport terminals and formulated data into statistical reports.

Recruitment/Immigration Consultant

Personnel 2000 Ltd
2010.07 - 2013.08
  • Responsible for supervising Administrative staff
  • Managed all in-house and client Immigration matters
  • Corresponded with clients to gain knowledge on their recruitment needs
  • Sourced candidates through social networking sites and local advertisements
  • Conducted prescreening interviews and reference/background checks on potential employees
  • Created employment offer letters and client contracts for successful placements

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

MEPCO Ltd
2009.07 - 2010.07
  • General office management, bookkeeping, dispatching service calls and scheduling appointments.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Barry University
12.2021

Bachelor of Social Work -

Barry University
05.2016

High School Diploma -

St. Ignatius High School
06.2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Outlook, QuickBooks, One Solution
  • Darkness to Light Training – Exposing Child Sexual Abuse
  • Level of Service / Case Management Inventory Certified – Case Management and Risk Assessment Tool for Offender Rehabilitation
  • Risk Matrix 2000 Static Sex Offender Risk Assessment Tool
  • Domestic Violence Intervention Training Programme Trainer/Facilitator

Certification

Darkness to Light Training – Exposing Child Sexual Abuse Level of Service / Case Management Inventory Certified – Case Management and Risk Assessment Tool for Offender Rehabilitation Risk Matrix 2000 Static Sex Offender Risk Assessment Tool

Affiliations

  • Alliance to End Domestic Violence

Timeline

Parent Practitioner

Family Resource Centre, Department of Counselling Services
2021.11 - Current

Relief Worker

Cayman Islands Crisis Centre
2018.08 - 2020.12

Probation Officer

Community Rehabilitation, Cayman Islands Government
2016.07 - 2021.11

Field Intern

Holistic Recovery Centers
2015.10 - 2016.05

Summer Intern

Department of Community Rehabilitation
2015.06 - 2015.08

Marketing Researcher (Summer Job)

Department of Tourism
2014.05 - 2014.08

Recruitment/Immigration Consultant

Personnel 2000 Ltd
2010.07 - 2013.08

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

MEPCO Ltd
2009.07 - 2010.07

Master of Social Work -

Barry University

Bachelor of Social Work -

Barry University

High School Diploma -

St. Ignatius High School
Darkness to Light Training – Exposing Child Sexual Abuse Level of Service / Case Management Inventory Certified – Case Management and Risk Assessment Tool for Offender Rehabilitation Risk Matrix 2000 Static Sex Offender Risk Assessment Tool
RACHAEL M. MANDERSON