Sonya Evette Johnson
Hermitage,United States
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Social Worker with extensive experience in behavioral health, case management, and grant writing for state and federal programs. Proven track record of leadership and exceptional communication skills, with strong expertise in data management, client assessment, and financial analysis. Proficient in HMIS and Microsoft Office, with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to supporting individuals in achieving well-being and stability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist
Department of Children Services
Tennessee, United States
08.2023 - Current
- Support children in foster care by providing assessments and coordinating wrap-around services
- Facilitate referrals to ensure timely access to resources and services tailored to each child’s needs
- Prepare and submit daily and weekly reports on school resources to maintain consistent educational support
Social Worker Assessment Coordinator
Nashville General Clinic
Tennessee, United States
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for patient treatment planning in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated strong understanding of grant compliance, ensuring alignment with funding requirements
- Facilitated weekly meetings with resource teams to discuss public health, chronic disease management, and communicable disease tracking
- Supported nursing staff by managing prescription refill referrals and ensuring accuracy in medication management
Case Management Specialist
Meelo/GHR RecCycle
Tampa, United States
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Acted as the primary point of contact for residents and families, offering client-focused consultation and intervention services
- Developed personalized service plans to address and overcome client barriers, fostering successful engagement with treatment programs
- Collaborated with IDT teams, local businesses, and community groups to eliminate barriers to housing and facilitate safe discharges
Director of Social Services
AHC Cumberland
Nashville, United States
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Led care plan meetings to ensure collaborative development of individualized treatment plans, liaising with insurance providers and healthcare teams
- Developed and implemented crisis intervention plans and addressed concerns of residents and their families
- Conducted investigations into abuse, neglect, and exploitation allegations, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards
- Managed comprehensive discharge plans and provided post-discharge support, ensuring continuity of care for residents
County Field/Financial Specialist
State of Georgia
Atlanta, United States
08.2007 - 11.2018
- Supervised and trained Field Service Representatives in loan approval and declination processes, specializing in home and business mortgage loan documentation requirements
- Assisted individuals and business owners (corporations, LLCs, partnerships, sole proprietors) with completing loan applications and financial documentation, ensuring thorough understanding of business and home lending processes
- Analyzed financial documents, including income statements, tax returns, schedules of liabilities, and balance sheets, to assess applicants' ability to repay loans; prepared financial credit analyses as part of loan approval processes
- Responded to customer inquiries, provided financial guidance, and conducted public outreach to increase awareness of loan programs within diverse communities
- Collaborated with federal, state, local, and community programs to expand public awareness, ensuring program compliance and adherence to loan guidelines
- Utilized project management skills to prepare budgets, conduct strategic planning, and monitor project progress; developed detailed project schedules and served as the single point of contact for problem resolution
- Specialized in training new staff on financial analysis, loan screening, and customer service protocols, providing guidance in loan closing processes and documentation requirements
- Managed data entry and tracking of loan applications using an Oracle database (MRGE) and leveraged Microsoft Office tools for data analysis, reporting, and presentation purposes
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Tennessee State University
01.2013
Skills
- State and Federal Grant Writing
- Financial Analysis and Loan Approval Process
- Case Management and Behavioral Health Support
- Team Leadership and Communication
- Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Client Assessment and Service Planning
- Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution
- Report Writing
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
Timeline
Specialist
Department of Children Services
08.2023 - Current
Social Worker Assessment Coordinator
Nashville General Clinic
04.2023 - 08.2023
Case Management Specialist
Meelo/GHR RecCycle
02.2022 - 02.2023
Director of Social Services
AHC Cumberland
09.2021 - 02.2022
County Field/Financial Specialist
State of Georgia
08.2007 - 11.2018
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Tennessee State University
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