Aurielle Smith
McComb ,MS
Summary
Dynamic social worker with expertise in case management and client advocacy, honed at the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. Proven ability to facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration and implement effective crisis intervention strategies. Committed to enhancing client access to community resources while ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
McComb, MS
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments to determine client needs and develop appropriate service plans.
- Facilitated communication between families and service providers to ensure coordinated support.
- Assisted clients in accessing resources, including mental health services and housing assistance.
- Documented case notes accurately to maintain compliance with agency policies and regulations.
Canopy Children’s Solutions
Canopy Partners
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Social Worker - Case Manager
Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine client needs and develop individualized service plans.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for clients facing various challenges.
- Facilitated client referrals to appropriate community resources and services for enhanced access.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting care plans based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
Education
Ph.D. - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2021
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Efficient under pressure
- Social services
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Cooperative
- Analytical thinking
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Intervention planning
- Case documentation
- Client confidentiality
- Crisis assessment
- Empathy building
- Assessment skills
- Client documentation
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Child welfare expertise
- Referrals and networking
- Family case management
- Community resources
- Safety planning
- Treatment Planning
- Mandatory reporting procedures
- Court hearings
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
- Discharge planning
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Policy planning
Timeline
Social Worker
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
09.2024 - Current
Canopy Children’s Solutions
Canopy Partners
12.2023 - 09.2024
Social Worker - Case Manager
Merit Health Wesley
12.2021 - 09.2022
Ph.D. - Social Work
Walden University
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Southern Mississippi