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Ashley Bryson

Reidsville,NC

Summary

Accomplished Child Welfare supervisor with over 16 years of dedicated experience in protecting and advocating for vulnerable children and families. Proven expertise in conducting comprehensive family and investigative assessments, managing complex child welfare cases, and providing critical support to staff. Demonstrates exceptional skills in crisis intervention, case management along with a strong ability to engage with diverse populations. Even under challenging circumstances. Committed to upholding the highest standards of the Department of Social Services rules of engagement and driving positive outcomes through compassionate and effective service delivery.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CPS Supervisor (SWS III)

Alamance County Department Of Social Services
10.2020 - Current
  • Supervise a team of five CPS Investigators and a Staff Development Specialist
  • Provide weekly supervision
  • Monitored the use of assessment tools, monthly contacts with children and parents, record reviews and timeliness of court reports
  • Management of personnel issues
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data

SW I A/T

Orange County Department Of Social Services
10.2015 - 10.2020

Duties same as mentioned below

SW I A/T

Alamance County Department Of Social Services
10.2011 - 10.2015

Duties same as mentioned below

SW I A/T

Franklin County Department Of Social Services
11.2009 - 10.2011
  • Responsible for initiating and conducting Family and Investigative Assessments to assess safety and risk of children
  • Conduct assessments that accurately identify strengths and needs of the family system and assess risk of continuing harm to the children
  • Work to strengthen the family’s capacity to protect and nurture the children through referrals to community resources
  • Responds to a myriad of requests from all areas of child welfare including: follow-up home visits for assessments, front loading services, intake and on-call.
  • Transports clients safely and responsibly
  • Prepares investigative reports for the court, case record, narratives for all contacts made during the investigation and treatment plans effectively and efficiently
  • Responsible for court preparation and testimony as an expert witness for court cases and hearings
  • Works with the public who at times may not agree with the laws, rules or policies of the process or the program and must motivate and interact for the safety of all involved

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
12.2009

High School Diploma -

Flora McDonald Academy
Red Springs, NC
06.2005

Skills

  • Child Welfare Pre-Service
  • NC Fast Experience
  • Focused CQI services
  • Red Cross diaster shelter leader
  • Kronos timekeeping
  • Developed Alamance County new hire training program through the Staff Development Specialist
  • CarePortal leader
  • Recruits and selects personnel
  • Intern field supervisor for BSW & MSW students
  • Serves as division liaison to committees
  • Interprets laws, policies and regulations relevant to Child Welfare and the Department of Social Services

References

Dr. Steve Marson

(910)618-2613


Rachel Wilson, MSW

(336)740-5531


Courtney Pate, MSW

(336)214-3716


Christi Stephenson, LCSW

(919)738-6523

Timeline

CPS Supervisor (SWS III)

Alamance County Department Of Social Services
10.2020 - Current

SW I A/T

Orange County Department Of Social Services
10.2015 - 10.2020

SW I A/T

Alamance County Department Of Social Services
10.2011 - 10.2015

SW I A/T

Franklin County Department Of Social Services
11.2009 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of North Carolina At Pembroke

High School Diploma -

Flora McDonald Academy
Ashley Bryson