CHERYL J. DAY MSW LMSW
Elkridge,MD
Summary
Practicum professional with strong communication and organizational skills. Proven ability to effectively collaborate and produce successful outcomes within stressful situations. Skilled at managing relationships, addressing challenges, and adapting to changing needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty Field Liaison
University of Maryland/School of Social Work
01.2013 - Current
- Facilitate discussions regarding integration between class and practicum
- Provide consultation on educational matters and assistance in dealing with concerns the agency may have in relation to the student’s performance
- Review of the instructor’s written assessment and recommendation, and assign the semester grade
- Address concerns students have identified in the monthly report as well as concerns raised by the student to the practicum instructor via email, in person or through phone contact.
- Collaborate with team members from different departments or divisions within the organization
- Advise the Office of Practicum Education of any problems the agency or practicum instructor is experiencing that may have an impact on the ability of either to provide practicum education consistent with the standards, competencies, and behaviors established by the School of Social Work
- Meet deadlines while maintaining the integrity of an assignment
- Collaborate with department leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives
- Served on the 2024 Field Education Advisory Council
Panel Social Worker
Baltimore City Office of the Public Defender
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Developed and maintained trusting relationships with clients, families and other members of the team
- Collaborated with clients, family members, friends, and teachers to develop factual familial history
- Supervised four University of Maryland Social Work students
- Oversaw the notes and productivity of other panel social workers
- Provided administrative assistance to the Office of the Public Defender Director of Social Work
Social Worker
Office of the Public Defender/Capital Defense Division
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Conducted interviews geared toward building client mitigation
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with clients, their families and other professionals
- Played major role advising clients to become compliant with interventions in their best interest
- Maintained an ability to quickly build rapport with the most resistant clients
- Committed to treating every client and their families with dignity and respect while maintaining confidentiality
- Collaborated with clients, psychologists, psychiatrists and attorneys to develop an accurate mitigation path
- Accompanied clients to court to provide emotional support
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with clients from different ethnic backgrounds
- Recognized crisis situations, assessed potential danger to clients and other individuals
Education
Master of Social Work -
Bachelor of Social Work -
Skills
- Field operations
- Cross-functional coordination
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
Affiliations
- Licensed Social Worker
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Timeline
Faculty Field Liaison
University of Maryland/School of Social Work
01.2013 - Current
Panel Social Worker
Baltimore City Office of the Public Defender
01.2010 - 01.2013
Social Worker
Office of the Public Defender/Capital Defense Division
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Social Work -
Master of Social Work -
Awards
Death Penalty Repeal Honoree