Ayana Smith
Redlands,CA
Summary
Dedicated social worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Loma Linda Children’s Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct Psychosocial Assessments, Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Provide relevant community resources to families, Educate patients on importance of medication compliance, Coordinate appropriately with Forensics and Child Protective Services, Assist with scheduling group meetings, Arrange transportation for patients, Implement crisis intervention techniques, Help with discharge planning
Assistant Manager
Juice it Up
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Reconciling the cash drawer, Opening and closing of the store, Ensuring orders are filled and served timely, Tracking supplies to be ordered by the owner, Critical thinking with difficult situations, Performing as part of a team, Training and supervising new employees, Manage social media page, Prepare food, Maintain food and equipment inventory
Social Work Intern
Arrowhead Medical Regional Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted Psychosocial Assessments and Plans of Care, Linked patients to needed resources, Provided emotional support, Developed/ Modified Marketing Material for Ceremony
Social Work Intern
Richardson Prep HI Middle School
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Completed Eco-Maps with assigned students, Interact with parents via email, telephone, and in person, Attended Collaborative meeting for the Air fest with San Bernardino County, Observed general staff meetings, Support in academic and positive behavior for students, Consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators
Social Work Intern
Patton State Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Observed post group debriefings, Completed 30-day and annual Psychosocial Assessments, Co-facilitated groups including CBT, Healthy Relationships, Wellness Recovery Action Plan and Enhancing Self-Esteem, Completed Advanced Health Care Directive, progress notes, Hospital Newspaper, Engaged patients with severe mental health to create a safe environment
SMX Warehouse Associate & SMX Safety Coach
SMX Staffing Agency
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Trained new employees, Coached employees, Supervised associates, Evaluated safety compliance, Processed HR paperwork
Education
Master of Social Work -
California State University of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work -
California State University of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05.2019
Skills
- Healthcare Navigation
- Child Welfare
- Clinical Documentation
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Family Support
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Psychosocial assessment
- Referral Coordination
- Suicide Prevention
- Behavioral Health
- Sexual Assault Support
- Eating disorder treatment
- Crisis Intervention
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
Additional Experience
- Proficient in typing, Word, and PowerPoint
- Conducted safety inspections and produced reports
- Overseeing employee production
- Coordinated training for new employees
- Knowledge of personal injury reports
- Reconciling the receipts and balancing the cash drawer
- Data entry
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Loma Linda Children’s Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Social Work Intern
Arrowhead Medical Regional Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Social Work Intern
Richardson Prep HI Middle School
09.2019 - 05.2020
Social Work Intern
Patton State Hospital
09.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Manager
Juice it Up
01.2016 - 08.2022
SMX Warehouse Associate & SMX Safety Coach
SMX Staffing Agency
07.2014 - 10.2014
Master of Social Work -
California State University of San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work -
California State University of San Bernardino
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