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DOMINIQUE WILKES

Tallahassee

Summary

Ambitious Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for the best interest of clients. Respectful and compassionate professional offering a 4-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need. I am driven to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals, ensuring their well-being and empowerment through comprehensive social work practices.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

MSW Clinical Intern

Kristel Klear Counseling
05.2024 - Current
  • Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions under the supervision of licensed clinical social workers, offering therapeutic interventions and support to clients dealing with a range of mental health issues
  • Co-facilitate group therapy sessions, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address common concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, while fostering a supportive and collaborative group dynamic
  • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, gathering client history, identifying presenting concerns, and collaboratively establishing treatment goals and plans with clients and supervising clinicians
  • Collaborate with supervising clinicians in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities and interventions tailored to each client's needs and preferences.

Placement Specialist

NWF Health
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Identify and assess client and family needs related to the intake, placement, and permanency of children placed in care or under supervision by DCF/NWFHN due to abuse or neglect by caretakers
  • Evaluate, coordinate, and ensure necessary services and data integrity
  • Evaluate youth diagnoses to appropriately match them with suitable homes, ensuring proper placement and care
  • Review and assess DCF referrals, determining case acceptance and risk levels, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders
  • Coordinate case staffing's with Case Manager Supervisor, Case Manager, providers, DCF and Child Welfare Legal Services as needed
  • Communicate with agency partners as necessary.

BSW Intern

SG Mental Health Counseling
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Support licensed counselors in facilitating group therapy sessions for children, offering emotional support and guidance in a structured setting
  • Collaborate with senior staff to design and implement therapeutic activities and exercises tailored to the needs and interests of the children attending the camp
  • Offer one-on-one emotional support and guidance to campers as needed, fostering a safe and supportive environment for children to express themselves
  • Attend regular team meetings to discuss camper progress, share insights and observations, and contribute to the overall planning and evaluation of the camp's effectiveness in meeting the mental health needs of the children.

Academic Success Coach

Tallahassee Community College
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Offers strategic guidance and assistance to first time-in-college students to navigate their academic journey effectively
  • Implements and evaluates services geared towards enhancing student retention and successful graduation
  • Supports students in developing structured schedules for academic tasks completion, conducts goal-setting sessions with periodic follow-ups, and serves as a liaison between student success initiatives and campus resources.

Family Support Specialist

Suwannee Valley Community Coordinated
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Functions as both advocate and deliverer of services to families caring for/raising a child who is experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school placement, and/or community
  • Provides a range of advocacy, case management assistance, and outreach services to families and children
  • Engage the parents in various programs to enhance their parenting as well as personal skills.

Family Support Worker/ Visitation Supervisor

Children's Home Society
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Assist in developing and maintaining client records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (initial assessments, goal planning, progress notes termination summaries, etc)
  • Assist Case Manager, Counselor or Social Worker in providing case management support services (i.e., information, assessments, referral, and linkages)
  • Monitor quality of care by complying with contract requirements for supervision of families during scheduled visitations or in other situations as directed.

Education

Master of Social Work (Clinical) -

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Social Work -

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Associates of Arts -

Florida Gateway College
Lake City, Florida

Accomplishments Certifications

  • 4x Dean's List
  • Star Monitor of National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference
  • Certified Mental Health First Aider
  • Certified Life Coach

Activities

  • Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society
  • Student Social Work Association
  • Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society
  • Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society
  • TAU Sigma National Honor Society

Timeline

MSW Clinical Intern

Kristel Klear Counseling
05.2024 - Current

Placement Specialist

NWF Health
08.2023 - 05.2024

BSW Intern

SG Mental Health Counseling
05.2023 - 08.2024

Academic Success Coach

Tallahassee Community College
01.2023 - 05.2023

Family Support Specialist

Suwannee Valley Community Coordinated
11.2020 - 09.2021

Family Support Worker/ Visitation Supervisor

Children's Home Society
07.2019 - 10.2020

Master of Social Work (Clinical) -

Florida State University

Bachelor of Social Work -

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

Associates of Arts -

Florida Gateway College

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