Dalesha Gholson
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Compassion-driven professional with extensive experience collaborating with families to ensure child safety and prevent maltreatment. Passionate about fostering family cohesiveness by connecting them with appropriate services. Proficient in developing behavioral based safety plans to address immediate safety concerns. Dedicated, well-organized, and client-centered social worker with four years of case management experience. Skilled at handling highly challenging interpersonal situations with professionalism and respect. Results-oriented achiever with a proven track record of exceeding targets and driving success in fast-paced environments. Organized and dependable candidate adept at managing priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Wake County Health and Human Services
03.2024 - Current
- Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency in order to identify any unsafe or abusive conditions and take the necessary steps to protect the children within the deadlines mandated by the state.
- Complete comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop safety plans to prevent further safety and risk concerns.
- Conduct interviews, and obtained information from families, community agencies, and collaterals to determine if abuse or neglect occurred.
- Assist families in accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Prepare appropriate documentation within a timely manner.
Facility Social Worker II
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinate with patients and healthcare teams to pinpoint dynamic interventions by driving patient rehabilitation, treatment goal attainment, and enhancing quality of life.
- Orchestrate vigilant monitoring and precise interventions while ensuring seamless patient adaptation to dialysis by optimizing psychosocial well-being and overall quality of life.
- Met patient treatment goals by utilizing patient education programs, establishing social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of assessment and care planning to address barriers.
Intern
Mecklenburg County Victim/Witness Program
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Directed victim referrals to agencies by offering emergency financial, medical, and psychological assistance.
- Tracked and maintained updated communication with victims regarding court case dispositions by providing information and closure on cases.
- Secured protective orders for victims of crime to enhance safety and security in challenging circumstances.
Intern
Alzheimer's Association
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided moral support and interventions for constituents to improve well-being and resilience.
- Contributed to educational programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Co-facilitated support groups by fostering sense of community and mutual support.
- Aided in care consultations while ensuring constituents received personalized guidance and support for specific needs.
Intern
United Methodist Family Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Delivered one-on-one client mentoring for skill building, including fostering positive relationships, encouraging honesty, and promoting responsibility.
- Acquired proficiency in writing supporting documentation.
- Supported foster home re-evaluations through meticulous record-keeping.
Volunteer
Ignite
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted clients with food pantry system by facilitating access to canned vegetables, fruits, non-perishable items, and toiletries.
- Guided children at Park Place Schools by offering support with homework assignments and engaging in various indoor and outdoor activities.
- Cultivated impactful and influential relationships with children at Park Place Schools by empowering to reach full potential.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Practice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Services, Criminal Justice
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia05.2019
Skills
- Interview techniques
- Safety planning
- Case Management
- Service planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Time Management
- Organization
- Child advocacy
- Detail-Oriented
- Risk and Strength Assessments
Certification
Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Virginia, 0903003382
Timeline
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Wake County Health and Human Services
03.2024 - Current
Facility Social Worker II
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2021 - Current
Intern
Mecklenburg County Victim/Witness Program
01.2020 - 01.2021
Intern
Alzheimer's Association
01.2020 - 12.2020
Intern
United Methodist Family Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
Volunteer
Ignite
01.2018 - 01.2019
Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Virginia, 0903003382
Master of Social Work - Clinical Practice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services, Criminal Justice
Old Dominion University
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