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Allison Dorsey

Douglas,GA

Summary

Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker

Coffee Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.

Special Education Teacher

Coffee County Board of Education
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Intern with School Social Worker
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Observed therapy session with the LCSW and MSW
  • Observed and charted psychiatric session with Edyn McKinnon MSN, APRN, FNP-C
  • Assisted with placement for1013 patients
  • Psychiatric diagnostic and medication management follow up assessment

Receptionist

Compassionate Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.

Pharmacy Technician

Nicholls Pharmacy
01.2016 - 05.2021
  • Restock medication onto shelves
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Distributed prescriptions requiring clients to sign for receipt of medication
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.

Receptionist

In Home Respiratory
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Obtained doctor’s orders for equipment patients needed
  • Delivered and set up equipment for clients

Education

Bachelor of Psychology -

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
05.2021

Associate of Arts - Psychology

South Georgia State College
Douglas, GA
05.2019

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05-2024

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Case management
  • Client advocacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Social services
  • Self-awareness
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Family case management

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • Masters In social work(MSW)- Accredited educational Institutions.
  • Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)
  • Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP)

Timeline

Social Worker

Coffee Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Coffee County Board of Education
08.2022 - 07.2023

Receptionist

Compassionate Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 07.2022

Receptionist

In Home Respiratory
05.2018 - 05.2019

Pharmacy Technician

Nicholls Pharmacy
01.2016 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Psychology -

Georgia Southern University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

South Georgia State College

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Valdosta State University
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