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Karsen Castellow

@karsencastellow

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Case management and advocacy professional focused on child welfare and trauma recovery.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can do compassionate case management and advocacy—supporting child welfare, family preservation, and trauma-informed care. I want a team that values compliance, crisis readiness, and continuous learning.

I’m a social services and advocacy professional who supports vulnerable individuals through client assessments, crisis intervention, and individualized service plans. In my Emergency Human Services Assistant and Family Services Specialist roles, I collaborate with social workers, coordinate community resources, and maintain accurate case documentation to meet state and federal requirements.

I also provide direct survivor support as a Sexual Violence Victim Advocate, responding to crisis hotline calls with emotional support, safety planning, and resource referrals. I accompany survivors to hospitals for forensic exams, helping ensure their rights and preferences are respected while maintaining a trauma-informed, compassionate approach.

Alongside my advocacy work, I complete clinical responsibilities as a Clinical Intern by conducting individual therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities, including Trauma-Focused CBT, CBT, and CPT. I manage an independent caseload with intakes, treatment planning, progress notes, and ongoing therapeutic interventions in a trauma-informed clinical setting.

I’m driven by child welfare policy, child advocacy, family preservation, and prevention-focused work. Through my involvement in Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Club, and Preventing Child Abuse Club, I’ve built a strong foundation in sociological issues and how to translate that understanding into real-world support.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Family Services Specialist

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Mathews Department of Social Services

May 2026 - Present (3 months)

Conduct client assessments and provide case management services, including developing and monitoring individualized service plans. Coordinate community resources and referrals and complete investigations, home visits, and crisis intervention as needed.

Case Management Referrals Case Documentation Investigation Home Visits Crisis Intervention OASIS

Clinical Intern

Pickens County Advocacy Center

Aug 2025 - May 2026 (9 months)

Conducted individual therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities including Trauma-Focused CBT, CBT, and CPT. Managed an independent caseload with intakes, treatment planning, progress notes, and ongoing trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.

CBT CPT Individual Therapy Treatment Planning Progress Notes Trauma Informed Care

Sexual Violence Victim Advocate

Pickens County Advocacy Center

Oct 2023 - May 2026 (2 years 7 months)

Responded to crisis hotline calls by providing emotional support, safety planning, and resource referrals to sexual assault survivors. Accompanied survivors to hospitals during forensic exams and supported their rights and preferences through the process.

Emotional Support Victim Advocacy Hospital Accompaniment Forensic Exam Support

Emergency Human Services Assistant

Mathews Department of Social Services

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Collaborated with social workers to assess client needs and develop individualized service plans. Maintained accurate records and documentation while responding to crisis situations and connecting individuals with urgent resources.

Case Documentation Regulatory Compliance Crisis Intervention