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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Work Organizations
Affiliations
Certification
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Alexa J. Bailey

Leighton,USA

Summary

Dynamic social worker with extensive experience at Bridge’s Behavior Therapy and Consulting, skilled in behavioral assessment and collaborative communication. Proven ability to implement effective play therapy techniques, fostering emotional growth in children. Detail-oriented and committed to client confidentiality, I excel in developing individualized service plans that drive positive outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker

Bridge’s Behavior Therapy and Consulting
08.2024 - Current
  • Attend team meetings and provide feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
  • Use play therapy techniques to encourage developmentally appropriate behaviors in children with special needs.
  • Encourage positive coping strategies through play therapy techniques such as art, music, storytelling.
  • Implement play therapy activities designed to help children process emotions more effectively.
  • Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based on client's needs.
  • Maintain detailed records of client information and services provided in accordance with agency policy.

Registered Behavior Technician

Bridge’s Behavioral Therapy and Consulting
05.2024 - Current
  • Observe student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
  • Implemen visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
  • Utilize Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.

Network Communication Systems/Supply Specialist

Army National Guard
01.2013 - Current
  • Maintain supply requests, storage, policies, organization, and accountability.
  • Maintain accurate records and responsibility of inventories.
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Conduct system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
  • Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a wide range of communications equipment and networks.

Social Worker I, Foster Care Unit

Colbert County DHR
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Maintained accurate records of all client contacts, treatment plans, and assessments.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate care for clients.
  • Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
  • Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
  • Collaborated with parents, placement agencies, and courts to effectively coordinate treatment plans for children.

Server/Bartender

Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2015 - 01.2023
  • Communicated effectively with staff and guests.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.

Preschool Teacher

Little Angel Day School
Florence, AL
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
12-2024

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
12.2022

Associate of Applied Science -

Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL
12.2019

High School Diploma -

Russellville High School
Russellville, AL
12.2014

Skills

  • Collaborative communication
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Child development knowledge
  • Detail-oriented documentation
  • Client confidentiality
  • Life skills development
  • Communications intelligence

Volunteer Work Organizations

  • Special Olympics
  • Dream Center Academy
  • W.C. Handy School

Affiliations

  • Phi Alpha Honor Society
  • Social Work Organization
  • Volunteer with Dream Center Academy

Certification

  • Child Welfare Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Social Worker

Bridge’s Behavior Therapy and Consulting
08.2024 - Current

Registered Behavior Technician

Bridge’s Behavioral Therapy and Consulting
05.2024 - Current

Social Worker I, Foster Care Unit

Colbert County DHR
01.2024 - 05.2024

Preschool Teacher

Little Angel Day School
01.2022 - 08.2022

Server/Bartender

Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2015 - 01.2023

Network Communication Systems/Supply Specialist

Army National Guard
01.2013 - Current

Master of Social Work -

University of North Alabama

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of North Alabama

Associate of Applied Science -

Northwest Shoals Community College

High School Diploma -

Russellville High School