MONIQUE BROUSSARD
Gonzales
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, crisis intervention, mental health counseling, strong advocacy skills, effective communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
New Orleans Police Department/Social Service Unit
New Orleans, LA
05.2023 - Current
- Support individuals and families who are victims of Child Abuse, Sex Crimes, and Domestic Violence.
- Developed individualized service plans for clients, addressing unique needs and objectives.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify mental health and social service requirements.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and community partners to facilitate resource access for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring immediate support for individuals in distress.
- Collaborated with the Children’s Hospital Advocacy Center to support and monitor forensic interviews conducted on behalf of law enforcement, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safeguarding best practices throughout the investigative process.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Mental Health Counselor
Cognitive Development Center/Seaside HealthCare
Laplace, LA
10.2018 - Current
- Teach clients coping skills, daily living skills, skills training, resource utilization training, goal attainment planning and socialization skills.
- Assist client to develop natural resources and contact social support networks.
- Assess, support, and intervene in crisis situations, including the development and use of crisis plans that recognize the early stages of crisis/relapse, and use natural supports as alternatives to hospitalization or emergency room visits.
- Visit schools upon request to assist clients.
- Complete daily notes on client progress.
- Evaluate effectiveness of service plan and progress made by client.
- Familiar with electronic medical records software.
- Billing for services rendered.
Social Worker Intern
New Orleans Police Department/Social Service Unit
New Orleans, LA
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Utilize a victim-centered strength-based approach and best practices as it relates to informed care.
- Provided continue support and contact with children/legal guardian, adolescents, and adult Victims who have report sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence.
- Follow up with victims to address their concerns and deliver updates regarding investigation of their case after consulting with the investigator.
- Review case status to determine next possible steps, both individually and collectively as a team.
- Complete the referral form to partner agencies to provide additional trauma support to the victim.
Mental Health Specialist/Counselor
Progressive Community Care Center
Laplace, LA
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Establish a relationship with clients and their families based upon mutual trust and respect.
- Teach clients coping skills, daily living skills, skills training, resource utilization training, goal attainment planning and socialization skills.
- Visit schools upon request to assist clients.
- Complete daily progress note on client progress.
- Help in teaching symptom monitoring and medication management.
- Ensured safety of patients through close observation during high-risk situations such as suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors.
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Southern University at New Orleans
05-2022
Bachelor of General Studies - Concentration: Social Science; Minor: Sociology
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2012
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Social services
- Case management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Intervention/Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Case Assessment
- Individual and Family Counseling
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Victim Center Strength-based
- Person-in-environment approach
Timeline
Social Worker
New Orleans Police Department/Social Service Unit
05.2023 - Current
Social Worker Intern
New Orleans Police Department/Social Service Unit
08.2020 - 05.2022
Mental Health Counselor
Cognitive Development Center/Seaside HealthCare
10.2018 - Current
Mental Health Specialist/Counselor
Progressive Community Care Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Social Work -
Southern University at New Orleans
Bachelor of General Studies - Concentration: Social Science; Minor: Sociology
Southern University At New Orleans