Charlene Lamb
408 Walnut Square Dr. Thomasville,GA
Summary
Compassionate social services professional and active listener dedicated to working tirelessly with clients to help them resolve mental health issues and thrive on their own terms.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
In Family Consultant
Boys Town North Florida
Tallahassee, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
- Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
- Conferred with clients to discuss options and goals for various services.
Physical Therapy Technician
Sunrise Group Homes
Tallahassee, FL
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Set up equipment and gear for physical therapy appointments according to treatment plans.
- Assisted patients during physical therapy procedures to restore function and reduce pain.
- Supported patients in physical therapy procedures to restore function and decrease pain.
- Performed basic repairs on office and medical equipment.
- Assisted with treatment administration, therapeutic massages and physical therapy exercises.
Direct Care Specialist
CESC Inc
Tallahassee, FL
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Reported concerns to supervisory Direct Care Specialist to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
Assistant Discharge Planner
Turning Point Hospital
Moultrie, GA
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Social Work Intern
Father Flannigan's Girls and Boys Town of North Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Did home studies.
- Set-up initial and quarterly visits with foster parents, facilitating meetings between direct care providers and agency administrators.
- Attend home visits with consultants, monitoring safety and well-being of youth.
- Foster parent recruitment activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Thomas University
2007
Associate of Science - Business
Thomas Tech
1999
Skills
- Homeless and dual diagnosed populations
- Suicide prevention specialist
- Attentive listener
- Sensitive
- Empathetic
- Strong communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Mood disorders knowledge
- Addictions expert
Additional Information
- MERIT LIST 2003, MERIT LIST FALL 2005, DEAN'S LIST SPRING 2005
Timeline
In Family Consultant
Boys Town North Florida
09.2021 - Current
Physical Therapy Technician
Sunrise Group Homes
07.2021 - 09.2021
Direct Care Specialist
CESC Inc
12.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Discharge Planner
Turning Point Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2020
Social Work Intern
Father Flannigan's Girls and Boys Town of North Florida
10.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Thomas University
Associate of Science - Business
Thomas Tech
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