Cindy G. Smith
Georgiana,AL
Summary
Invested social worker with a proven track record at Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama, specializing in compassionate client advocacy and effective case management. Expert in psychosocial assessment and resource coordination, enhancing client well-being through tailored care plans and crisis intervention. Committed to fostering community connections and empowering families for lasting change.
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Regional Medical Center Of Central Alabama
05.2009 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support emotional and psychological well-being.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to client needs, enhancing service delivery effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care and resource allocation.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring safety and immediate support for vulnerable populations.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Family Support Specialist
Organized Community Action Program, Inc.
09.1985 - 05.2019
- Developed individualized support plans for families to enhance access to community resources.
- Conducted assessments to identify family needs and provide tailored interventions effectively.
- Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
- Improved family dynamics by offering guidance on parenting strategies, communication techniques, and conflict resolution skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in family support services.
- Developed personalized service plans for each family to address their specific needs and goals.
- Empowered parents by providing education on child development milestones, effective discipline strategies, and age-appropriate activities.
- Liaised with relevant agencies such as schools or medical providers for seamless coordination of care.
- Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles by addressing concerns related to nutrition, exercise routines or mental health needs.
- Facilitated group workshops focused on topics such as parenting skills, budgeting, stress management, and selfcare.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations governing family support services by maintaining accurate documentation and staying informed of any changes in legislation.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- 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.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Georgiana High School
Georgiana, ALAssociate of Science -
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Andalusia, ALBachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Troy University
Troy, Alabama, ALSkills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Social services
- Cooperative
- Community resources
- Child development
- Community referrals
- Client confidentiality
- Psychosocial assessment
- Discharge planning
- Licensed social worker (LSW)
- Elder care
Certification
- Licensed Bachelor Social Worker
Timeline
Social Worker
Regional Medical Center Of Central Alabama
05.2009 - Current
Family Support Specialist
Organized Community Action Program, Inc.
09.1985 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Georgiana High School
Associate of Science -
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Troy University