Becky Nicholson
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
Social work professional with robust background in providing comprehensive support and advocacy to children and families. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address specific needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes, adaptable to evolving circumstances.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker for Child Mental Health 0-5 Yrs
Infant Mental Health Program
05.2006 - 12.2007
- Worked with children from infant to 5 years of age, who were separated from their birth parents in order to assist in their emotional attachment to reduce future mental health issues later in life
- Facilitated client assessments to determine needs and appropriate interventions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams such as speech and language pathology, Head Start, and Children and Families.
- Coordinated community resources to enhance client access to support services.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve client outcomes and service delivery.
Intake Advocate
Child Victim Rapid Response Program
02.2002 - 12.2004
- Provide rapid intervention in specified schools to children identified as victims of a crime and refer to state-provided services
- Provide school presentations relating to issues of violence, child abuse, teen dating violence, etc for purposes of identifying victims of violence and increase student awareness.
- Assess all student referrals for services including but not limited to crisis intervention, therapy, law-enforcement, and emergency legal assistance
- Refer student victim and their families to appropriate social services and serve as victim advocate
- Maintain proper student files and documentation
Social Services Director
NWFL Comprehensive Services for Children/Front Porch Program
07.2000 - 02.2002
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs to enhance service accessibility to a specific area of Pensacola.
- Coordinated client assessments to identify needs and tailor support services effectively.
- Established partnerships with local organizations such as Catholic Charities, Helping Hands, CDAC, etc to expand resource availability for clients.
- Oversaw case management processes ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained staff on best practices in service delivery and client engagement strategies.
- Managed budget allocations for social services projects, optimizing resource utilization efficiently.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
Social Services Counselor
Escambia County WAGES Program
11.1998 - 06.2000
- Facilitated teen-parenting program, promoting education, employment opportunities, and parenting, in order to reduce further dependence on state assistance programs
- Conducted intake assessments to identify client needs and service eligibility
- Assisted clients in navigating social service resources
- Promoted self-sufficiency among clients through goal-setting, skill-building activities, and regular progress assessments.
- Participated in school presentations that educated children and teens in goal-setting and self-worth
- Developed individualized service plans tailored to client goals and circumstances.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance service delivery options.
- Maintained accurate case documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated referrals to specialized treatment providers when necessary while maintaining strong working relationships with these external partners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL11-1998
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Case management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Confidential case documentation
- Child development
Accomplishments
"Spirit of Families Count Award" recipient 2004
Timeline
Social Worker for Child Mental Health 0-5 Yrs
Infant Mental Health Program
05.2006 - 12.2007
Intake Advocate
Child Victim Rapid Response Program
02.2002 - 12.2004
Social Services Director
NWFL Comprehensive Services for Children/Front Porch Program
07.2000 - 02.2002
Social Services Counselor
Escambia County WAGES Program
11.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of West Florida
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