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ALLISON JOYCE, MSW,LMSW

Baltimore,Maryland

Summary

Dedicated social worker with 5 years of experience demonstrating a strong commitment to serving disadvantaged youth and adults, including homeless, emancipated youth, and special-needs populations. Documented success overcoming challenges of limited resources to design high-quality, cost-effective, and comprehensive programs that improve lives. Skilled at building community support and strategic partnerships to transform under-served populations. 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

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inpatient Social Worker

Northwest Hospital
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted families in navigating complex healthcare systems, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for coordinated care and effective treatment strategies.
  • Educated patients on available community resources, empowering them to take control of their wellbeing.
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify patient strengths, needs, and potential barriers to recovery.
  • Developed discharge planning strategies to promote smooth transitions from inpatient care to home or other facilities.
  • Worked closely with medical staff to ensure that psychosocial factors were considered in overall treatment planning efforts.
  • Participated in case conferences with colleagues to discuss patient progress and develop cohesive treatment plans.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.

Family Case Specialist 1

Baltimore City Department of Social Services Child Protective Services
01.2019 - 04.2024
  • Manage a case load of 38 individuals under the age of 18, and perform monthly visits with children and their families
  • Maintained high level of confidentiality in all client cases, following strict guidelines and recommendations
  • Advise families on community resources and referral programs, and develop and implement realistic treatment plans to improve the care and wellbeing of children
  • Maintain thorough case history records, and write detailed and accurate reports in order to successfully review in court and with other staff members
  • Compile community, school, and family life resources to provide for clients and families.

Housing Case Manager

Metropolitan Educational Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Provided social work support, including short-term counseling, community resource planning, and crisis intervention
  • Developed a thorough knowledge of referral resources for the 75-mile service radius
  • Assisted the social service program by drafting 25+ policies, procedures, and guidelines for the program
  • Designed and implemented programs benefiting clients and enhancing their social skills and self-esteem 2 times weekly
  • Advise families on community resources and referral programs, and develop and implement realistic treatment plans to improve the care and well-being of children
  • Maintained documentation to fulfill funding requirements
  • Managed a caseload of 16 families, providing comprehensive support services that improved overall well-being.

Education

Master's - Social Work

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, Maryland
05.2009

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Compassionate
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptable
  • Client Assessment
  • Verbal Communication
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Grief support
  • Family Support
  • Assessing needs
  • Interdisciplinary Coordination
  • Networking with staff
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Managing records
  • Hospice Care
  • Palliative Care

Websites

License

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Certification

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.

Timeline

Inpatient Social Worker

Northwest Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Family Case Specialist 1

Baltimore City Department of Social Services Child Protective Services
01.2019 - 04.2024

Housing Case Manager

Metropolitan Educational Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2018

Master's - Social Work

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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