Africa Patterson
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Social Worker
Alabama Department Of Public Health Adph
05.2010 - Current
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Coordinate local Maternal and Child Health initiatives, (such as, but not limited to, presenting education and outreach to school systems, local councils, medical professionals, and advocacy groups, promoting preventive care at community health fairs, workshops, and other public forums, developing marketing and targeted media campaigns) so that Title V performance measures are met within the timelines specified within the work plan
Senior Social Worker
Alabama Department Of Human Resources
06.2005 - 05.2010
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of clients.
- Promoted family reunification through effective case management and advocacy efforts.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL05.2001
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Project Planning
- Recordkeeping
- Customer Relations
- Calm Under Pressure
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Verbal Communication
Certification
- [Licensed Master Social Worker] License - [Issue date: Dec. 2005]
Timeline
Public Health Social Worker
Alabama Department Of Public Health Adph
05.2010 - Current
Senior Social Worker
Alabama Department Of Human Resources
06.2005 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Social Work
Alabama A & M University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Alabama At Huntsville
- [Licensed Master Social Worker] License - [Issue date: Dec. 2005]
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