BRITTANY SHARP
Ponca City
Summary
Personable and empathetic, with natural ability to connect with children and families. Possesses foundational understanding of child welfare, as well as child development, combined with strong communication and conflict resolution skills. Committed to fostering positive outcomes and support for children and their families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Welfare Specialist
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations of child welfare cases to determine appropriate interventions.
- Engaged in family meetings to promote cooperative decision-making and conflict resolution strategies.
- Coordinated closely with schools, medical providers, therapists, and other relevant professionals.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions, service referrals, medical, and educational records.
- Ensured child safety through regular home visits, careful documentation, and ongoing communication with involved parties.
Intern
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in case management by maintaining accurate client records and documentation.
- Shadowed Child Welfare Specialists during investigations and interventions.
- Assisted with Child Welfare history, criminal history, summarizing medical and educational records, as well as facilitated visits between parents and children.
Master Teacher/Assistant Director
Building Blocks Learning Center/Fun N Learning Center
05.2017 - 08.2024
- Managed staff and maintained child to staff ratios.
- Regularly used effective communication with parents and fellow educators.
- Designed and implemented engaging curricula to foster the children's development.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to ensure their success in the classroom.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' needs.
Customer Service/Cashier
Danny’s BBQ Headquarters
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Customer service
- Running cards and handling cash
- Communicating with customers
- Resolve customer complaints with management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12-2024
Associate of Science - Arts and Science
Northern Oklahoma College
01.2022
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Northern Oklahoma College
01.2022
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Organization
- Effective communication
- Client documentation
- Child development
- Fast learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Conducting interviews
Certification
- Mastery in Child Development Northern Oklahoma College May 2022
- Administration & Management of Child Care Programs Northern Oklahoma College May 2022
- Oklahoma Director’s Credential Gold level November 2023
Timeline
Child Welfare Specialist
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
11.2024 - Current
Intern
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
08.2024 - 11.2024
Master Teacher/Assistant Director
Building Blocks Learning Center/Fun N Learning Center
05.2017 - 08.2024
Customer Service/Cashier
Danny’s BBQ Headquarters
08.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Arts and Science
Northern Oklahoma College
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Northern Oklahoma College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of North Dakota
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