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ASHLEY HICKS

BSW
Lexington,TN

Summary

An individual with a desire to assist children and adults in their needed capacity. Thoughtful individual offering a successful social work background. Focused, composed and interested in helping within the community. Passionate volunteer experience with non-profit outreach. An individual with empathetic nature and drive to serve numerous populations. I have adapted to handling the demands of a large workload as evidenced by working 40 hours a week as a Camelot Care Coordinator. I have verbal, written, and typing skills. I have a very easy way of building relationships with strangers. I have worked with all ages in my volunteer placements and my previous jobs. I have closely worked with ages 6 to 17 in a teaching aspect with living skills. I now have a case load of up to 14 foster kids. I have experience with mental health and crisis situations. I have a passion for family support. I am very detail oriented and will finish any task assigned to my role. I am CPR certified. I am always searching for more training opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on advancements in my field and social work practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Coordinator

Camelot
Milan, TN
07.2019 - Current
  • I have a caseload between 6 and 15 kids.
  • I transport kids to doctors visits or any other appointments.
  • I work with biological parents and supervise visitation with kids and parents.
  • I work with foster kids daily to assist in dealing with complications in foster homes i.e. living skills, coping skills, and counsel children and foster parents.
  • I have minimum of three kids with mental health diagnosis or past traumas that involve therapy.
  • I work with clients who have numerous crisis situations and assist in suppressing the situation.
  • I have multiple meetings I am involved in monthly. These meetings have improved my ability to communicate within a team of professionals.

social worker

Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center
Henderson, TN
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Parent Aid offering support and empathy to families served utilizing empowerment and parenting skills.
  • Facilitator of Parenting Classes empowering parents to gain knowledge of parenting skills and the wrongdoings of abuse.
  • As a facilitator I had to follow curriculum that engages caregivers in a group setting, and also informing parents of a supportive, nurturing environment.
  • Fundraising to provide much needed services for victims of child abuse.
  • Involved in home visits to ensure goals are met and client is involved in community
  • Reviewed/Organized paperwork and files
  • Involved in sending and receiving government paperwork.

Assistance Program

Wo/Men’s Rape, WRAP
Lexington, TN
02.2017 - 05.2017

-Worked alongside others to assist in Fundraising for those in need.

-Working with Women who was in need of clothing and resources.

-The ability to learn of community resources in a area and make meaningful relationships with community outreach.

-Advocated for the Clients who needed community resources.

Education

Bachelor's - Social Work

University of Martin

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem Resolution
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Case records management
  • Counseling and life coaching
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Community resource knowledge
  • Case management
  • Client advocacy

Timeline

Care Coordinator

Camelot
07.2019 - Current

social worker

Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center
01.2019 - 05.2019

Assistance Program

Wo/Men’s Rape, WRAP
02.2017 - 05.2017

Bachelor's - Social Work

University of Martin
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