Dedicated Social Worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
The Empowering Space PLLC, Virtual
, TX
01.2022 - Current
Provided behavioral health intakes, risk assessments, and appointment scheduling
Continuous training in modern Evidence – based practices such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative therapy
Organized clinical documentation and treatment plans
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Performs short-term therapy
Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations
Developed treatments and casework programs for average of 10 patients per month
Foster Care Licensing Specialist (Intern)
West Florida Foster Care
Tampa, FL
08.2020 - 03.2021
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Logistics Specialist
United States Air Force Reserves
Eglin AFB, FL
01.2009 - 01.2017
Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
Tracked supply, equipment, and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
Tracked and managed transfer paperwork such as packing lists.
Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists, and load tags.
Managed 25 intermodal domestic and overseas import-export operations on average per day
Youth Care Volunteer
New Zion Tabernacle
Grand Bay, AL
01.2010 - 01.2015
Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
Counseled youth by providing wisdom and guidance to help overcome and face interpersonal issues.
Organized large group events such as faith-based outings, fundraisers and sports competitions to integrate youth group and community.
Led dynamic group topics to help facilitate discussions among group members.
Recruited and trained volunteers to work with youth, confirming adequate volunteer support and adult-to-youth ratios.
Engaged youth by following, implementing and assisting in creating lesson plans.
Youth Care Worker
Florida Department Of Juvenile Justice
Fort Walton Beach, FL
01.2012 - 01.2013
Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents.
Interacted with troubled youth and offered resources and programs to surmount challenges.
Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.