Case Management 104: Planning and Coordination--Setting the Stage for Your Work Together

Event ID: P12210
Info: Oct 24 • Wed • 8:30am-3:30pm (not 8:00am-3:00pm as advertised) • 1 mtg • Ke Ola Mamo, Suite 300, Dillingham Shopping Plaza (3rd floor, above RAC) • $95 (General), $75 (NASW member, SW student) • Last day to register or withdraw: Oct 22 • Bring or buy lunch
With: Sharon Simms, Tammy Martin

Planning, coordination, and implementation are key steps in the case management process. Utilize information obtained in the assessment phase to develop a case plan that meets the client's needs. Session focuses on the importance of written communication, coordination, and collaboration in successful case planning to help clients achieve their goals.

Course Objectives:

• Identify the elements of effective case planning.


• Increase awareness about the importance of written communication.


• Develop S.M.A.R.T. goals and objectives.


• Identify the service array available to your clients and identify your role in the coordination process.

Sharon Simms, MSW, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, is a lecturer with the University of Hawai'i, Myron B. Thompson, School of Social Work. In her previous role with the University, Sharon was a trainer with the Title IV-E Training Academy and provided training for the Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services. Sharon has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 10 years, primarily in foster care. Her primary areas of practice include working with children and families involved with the State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services, the Office of Youth Services, and the Department of Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division. Sharon has also trained human services professionals, trainers, and foster/ resource parents throughout the State of Hawai‘i.

Tammy Martin, MSW, has 11 years experience as a social worker for the Hawai‘i State Dept. of Health and was a trainer for the University of Hawai‘i Myron B. Thompson, Child Welfare Training Academy. She has provided training for Hawai‘i State Department of Human Services (DHS) on engagement skills and effective communication. Areas of special interest include children and families, culturally sensitive assessments, and issues impacting Native Hawaiians. In addition, she worked in partnership to design, implement and evaluate training provided to Hawai‘i Youth Correctional Facility staff on case management, documentation, historic trauma, adolescent development, and cultural awareness.

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