ALLISON MAUGHAN
Cardington,OH
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker skilled in supporting mental health and wellness across diverse populations. Expertise in trauma-informed and cognitive approaches to promote client wellbeing, coupled with a strong foundation in program administration for high-risk groups. Committed to driving positive outcomes through tailored interventions and community engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Counselor
Directions for Youth and Families
Columbus, OH
05.2022 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention services when needed including suicide assessments and risk assessments.
- Maintain accurate records of client progress and submitted reports as required by program funding sources.
- Refer individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy or motivational interviewing.
Social Work Intern
Live Healthy Appalachia
ATHENS, OH
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Offered community resources and referrals to support client basic needs.
- Served as client advocate and promoted ideas that aligned with client best interest.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
Summer Youth Employment Support Professional
ARC Industries
COLUMBUS, OH
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Trained developmentally disabled youth for job readiness
- Supervised youth during job task performance
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2022
Skills
- Community Assistance Knowledge
- Client Rights Advocacy
- Working Collaboratively
- Active Listening
- Organizational Skills
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Life Skills Development
- Trauma-Informed
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - 2022
Timeline
Outreach Counselor
Directions for Youth and Families
05.2022 - Current
Social Work Intern
Live Healthy Appalachia
08.2021 - 04.2022
Summer Youth Employment Support Professional
ARC Industries
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Ohio University
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - 2022
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Ohio University
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