To be successful in my career and fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the Social Work discipline. QUALIFICATIONS
Grant Writer
Psychology First Aid Certified
Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Microsoft Office Suite
Time Management
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Violence Case Manager
Young Women’s Christian Association, YWCA
Birmingham, AL
08.2022 - Current
Accomplishes clients' care by assessing treatment needs; developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress; facilitating interdisciplinary approaches; monitoring staff performance
Admits new clients by reviewing records and applications; conducting orientations
Determines clients’ requirements by completing intake interviews; determining need for therapeutic medical, psycho-social, and psychiatric evaluations; reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans
Establishes treatment programs by setting schedules and routines; coordinating services being provided; arranging resources, including transportation and escort
Monitors cases by verifying clients’ attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; providing personal support.
Case manager
Dynamic Children & Family Services, LLC
04.2023 - Current
Supervise visits between the noncustodial parents
Intervene and educate parents on child development
Safety is first and if at any time the child seems unsafe I the case manager has the authority to end any visit
Make sure the parents are not under the influence of substance during visits.
Intern
Young Women’s Christian Association, YWCA
Birmingham, AL
01.2023 - 04.2023
Assist the Crisis Intervention Services Coordinator with recruiting diverse volunteer candidates
Assist with conducting a minimum of three training classes each year, more as necessary, to maintain an adequate number of volunteers
Provide ongoing support for crisis line volunteers and interns
Maintain adequate and updated referral resources and supplies for crisis line operations
Assist with providing coverage of the crisis line and shelter supportive services
Provide case management to Family Violence Center shelter residents as needed
Provide emergency night & weekend on-call coverage of crisis line and shelter supportive services on rotating basis
Represent the agency and/or program at meetings and community events as requested
Maintain accurate, detailed statistics.
Veterans Community Wellness Specialist
Birmingham, AL
05.2022 - 08.2022
Disseminating information to military veterans and their families in order to educate them on what they can do to prevent substance abuse
Provide resources to Veterans and their family members who have been affected by substance abuse
Linkage to VA Benefits & Other Social Services
Assisting Veterans with finding reliable transportation.
Intern
Alabama State University Resource Room
Montgomery, AL
02.2022 - 04.2022
Connects with student organizations and other campus groups for outreach opportunities
Manages inventory/stock of food and household items that are offered in the resources room
Helped launch and facilitate ongoing event agendas that include educational, mental health, and self-care workshops.
Intern
Jefferson County, Resources
Birmingham, AL
09.2021 - 12.2021
Actively participated and completed ongoing ISP training
Managed and reviewed caseloads for family preservation services
Shadowed professional social workers on home visits and initial assessments of clients' situations to determine specific needs and goals.
Summer Camp Counselor
Calvary Resurrection Christen Academy, CRCA
Birmingham, AL
06.2018 - 08.2018
Assisted campers with daily camp activities such as card games and board games
Assisted with physical activity exercises such as kickball, and indoor frisbee
Assisted with enrichment activities such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
Education
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Alabama State University
Current
Master of Social Work (Adults & Their Families - undefined
May 2023
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
University of Alabama
May 2022
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Collegiate 100, Alabama State University
10.2020
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Choir, Alabama State University
09.2019
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05.2018
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Alabama State University
August 2017
Academic Diploma - undefined
May 2017
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Clay Chalkville High School
August 2014
Additional Information
AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS
, Recipient of the Waymon Webster Scholarship (The HBCU Foundation), Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL (05/2022-Present)
Recipient of the Daniel Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL (03/2022-Present)
Recipient of the Peggy Spain McDonald Endowed Scholarship in Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL (03/2022-Present)
Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL (09/2021- Present)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL (11/2020- Present)
Stingers Program, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL (08/2017- Present)
National Society Of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Montgomery, AL (04/2020- Present)
Timeline
Case manager
Dynamic Children & Family Services, LLC
04.2023 - Current
Intern
Young Women’s Christian Association, YWCA
01.2023 - 04.2023
Domestic Violence Case Manager
Young Women’s Christian Association, YWCA
08.2022 - Current
Veterans Community Wellness Specialist
05.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Alabama State University Resource Room
02.2022 - 04.2022
Intern
Jefferson County, Resources
09.2021 - 12.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Calvary Resurrection Christen Academy, CRCA
06.2018 - 08.2018
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Alabama State University
Master of Social Work (Adults & Their Families - undefined
Intake & Assessment Coordinator at Young Women’s Christian Association (YW Calgary)Intake & Assessment Coordinator at Young Women’s Christian Association (YW Calgary)
Bilingual Domestic Violence Case Manager II at Catholic Charities, Diocese of TrentonBilingual Domestic Violence Case Manager II at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton