Cheryl Short
Greenfield,IN
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 and goals. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others. First-rate client advocacy skills and vast knowledge of community resources.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BSW Intern
Healthy 365 Connection Center
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated services for individuals in need, including substance use disorder treatment, counseling, transportation, financial assistance, nutrition, and housing needs.
- Stayed informed with changes in the service-delivery system and sought current information about available resources.
- Managed and maintained a client data tracking system, including updated information, demographics and referrals made and followed up on Building client relationships and trust by being an effective communicator and listener, while understanding my role's boundaries and maintaining a professional relationship.
- Responsible for networking and outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key community partners.
- Performed navigation work with minimal supervision. Attended other job-related meetings and/or trainings, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Continuously worked to enhance public’s general awareness of the Hancock Health and healthy365 Connection Center and recruit partners as part of an ever-expanding network.
- Cultivate community and business relationships to ensure a strong local commitment to promote wellness for generations to come.
- Effectively and consistently communicates with staff and encourages interactive meetings and discussions.
Photographer
Cheryl Lynn Photography
04.2009 - 10.2022
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Produced album publicity photo sessions for artists.
- Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2023
Skills
- Navigational Skills
- Case Planning and Management
- Records Management
- Referrals and Networking
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Community Trainings and Referrals
- MS Office
- Attention to Detail
- Strengths-Based Solution-Focused Therapy
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cultural Competency
- Suicide Intervention
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Honor Society
Certification
- QPR Training, Healthy 365 Connection Center - November 2022-Present
Timeline
BSW Intern
Healthy 365 Connection Center
08.2022 - Current
Photographer
Cheryl Lynn Photography
04.2009 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
- QPR Training, Healthy 365 Connection Center - November 2022-Present
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