Dedicated Social Worker offering 5 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and substance abuse treatment, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co Business Owner
Nobles Networking
01.2019 - Current
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
Family Service Worker
Middle Ga CAA, INC
11.2019 - 09.2020
Assisted families from 2 Headstart Centers, consisting of 4 classrooms, in navigating social services systems, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
Case Manager
Families 4 Families
04.2018 - 09.2019
Provided in-home training and support to foster parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
Assisted parents with SA treatment and empowered them to work to gain custody of their children.
Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
Developed detailed, individualized service plans.
Assisted foster parents with severe behavior issues in children.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date records on children and their families.
Case Manager
Community Mental Health Child And Adolescent
04.2017 - 04.2018
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans for up to 75 families to address client needs and goals.
Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Taught individualized lessons, including: Coping Skills, Anger Management, Medication Management, and Life Skills
Collaborated closely with school administration, teachers and families to modify behaviors.
Substance Abuse Counselor and Case Manager
Community Mental Health Step One Recovery
04.2015 - 04.2017
Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes for 20 to 30 clients.
Managed caseload of 20-30 to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
Facilitated group meetings for Anger Management, Coping skills, Relapse Prevention, etc
Facilitated Group Counseling Prevention
provided reports to DFCS case managers and Probation officers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Services/Human Services
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA
04.2015
Skills
Substance Abuse Treatment
Mental Illness Treatment
Client Screening
Maintain Case Files
Report Preparation
Case Planning and Management
Attention to detail
Discharge Planning
Data entry and Security
Mental Health Assessments
Certification
Certified Counselor In Training, GACA - expires August 27, 2024
Timeline
Family Service Worker
Middle Ga CAA, INC
11.2019 - 09.2020
Co Business Owner
Nobles Networking
01.2019 - Current
Case Manager
Families 4 Families
04.2018 - 09.2019
Case Manager
Community Mental Health Child And Adolescent
04.2017 - 04.2018
Substance Abuse Counselor and Case Manager
Community Mental Health Step One Recovery
04.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Public Services/Human Services