Woodrow Walker
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Social Worker with experience working with at-risk youth ages pre-k to adolescence across different settings including school and home. Experience working with families and students helping to maximize their potential in social and academic situations. Dedicated to being of service to people and honoring social work values and ethics to help others reach their full potential in any setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Lafayette Parish School System
Lafayette , LA
02.2019 - Current
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
- Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to discuss and develop treatment for students.
- Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
- Participated in IEP, RTI, and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Supported students, teachers, and families during crisis situations.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
Mental Health Professional
Insight Guidance Group
Lafayette, LA
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
Mental Health Professional
Life Changing Solutions
Lafayette, LA
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
School Social Work Intern
Lafayette Parish School System
Lafayette, LA
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Met with students to provide support and counseling under the direction of social work supervisor
- Documented sessions and progress of students.
- Attended and collaborated in meetings with other professionals as part of multidisciplinary team.
- Assisted during crisis intervention.
Mental Health Specialist
Phoenix Family Life Centers
Lafayette, LA
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
Social Work Intern
Tyler Mental Health Clinic
Lafayette, LA
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Completed psychosocial assessments in order to develop treatment plan and assist social work supervisor in diagnosing client.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2015
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School
Montgomery, LA05.2011
Skills
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Confidential case documentation
- Life skills development
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
- Risk Assessments
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical skills
- Mental health skills
Timeline
School Social Worker
Lafayette Parish School System
02.2019 - Current
Mental Health Professional
Insight Guidance Group
09.2018 - 10.2019
Mental Health Professional
Life Changing Solutions
10.2017 - 09.2018
School Social Work Intern
Lafayette Parish School System
08.2017 - 05.2018
Mental Health Specialist
Phoenix Family Life Centers
05.2016 - 02.2017
Social Work Intern
Tyler Mental Health Clinic
05.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School