Da'Lishya Smoot
Kim's Image Shop
Talladega,AL
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with a strong commitment to empowering individuals and families through advocacy, resource coordination, and trauma-informed support. Skilled in assessment, crisis intervention, and case management, with a proven ability to build trust, navigate complex systems, and promote safety, stability, and well-being.
Work History
Administrative Support Coordinator
9 Years 4 Months- Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and excellent customer service.
- Managed scheduling for appointments, optimizing staff availability and resource allocation.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate tracking of supplies and resources.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
- Efficiently prioritized competing tasks while meeting deadlines under high-pressure situations.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing comprehensive administrative support to colleagues on various projects.
- Served as liaison between department heads and employees, facilitating clear communication channels across the organization.
- Maintained accurate financial records, assisting in budget planning and expense tracking for the department.
- Managed travel arrangements for executives including flights, accommodations, and transportation logistics.
- Prepared detailed reports for management review, contributing to informed decision-making processes within the company.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail through thorough proofreading of documents before distribution.
- Assisted with hiring processes, conducting preliminary interviews and processing new employee paperwork.
- Coordinated various events, such as conferences and workshops, ensuring smooth execution and attendee satisfaction.
- Boosted office morale by organizing social events such as holiday parties or team lunches.
- Managed calendars for multiple executives, effectively arranging appointments and preventing scheduling conflicts.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
Social Service Coordinator
5 Months- Connected clients to appropriate community resources (food programs, employment services, legal help, childcare, transportation).
- Stayed updated on available programs, funding opportunities, and community partnerships.
- Assisted clients in completing applications and paperwork.
- Collaborated with staff, volunteers, and partner organizations.
- Provided short-term emotional support, problem-solving assistance, and goal setting.
- Prepared reports for grants, audits, or program evaluation.
- Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Coordinated community events within the housing complex to promote engagement, resident participation, and access to supportive services.
- Delivered notices and correspondence directly to residents’ doors, ensuring timely communication and clarity around housing updates, events, and required actions.
- Assisted tenants with completing paperwork and service forms, providing clear explanations and step-by-step guidance for documents they did not understand.
Senior Social Worker - ANIR/Foster Care
8 Months- Conduct ongoing assessments of a child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Ensure the foster home is safe, nurturing, and compliant with licensing standards.
- Monitor school performance, medical care, and therapeutic services.
- Develop and update case plans outlining goals for safety, permanency, and well-being.
- Coordinate with courts, guardian's ad litem, therapists, schools, and medical providers.
- Maintain detailed case notes and complete all required reports.
- Facilitate services needed by the foster family to maintain a stable placement.
- Provide or coordinate reunification services such as counseling, parenting classes, substance-use treatment, or housing support.
- Track family progress toward reunification goals.
- Prepare court reports, attend, and testify if needed,
- Conduct Individualized Service Planning meetings that take place where the child is placed, at school, the agency, or the county building etc. To determine appropriate measures for the child's well-being.
- Respond to emergencies such as placement disruptions, allegations of abuse/neglect, or mental health crises.
- Coordinate immediate safety plans or new placements when needed.
- Support children through transitions, including adoption or independent living for older youth.
- Aim to establish a long-term, stable solution for the child—reunification when safe, or an alternative permanency plan when not.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to families during critical situations, fostering resilience and stability.
- Reduce child welfare involvement by providing preventive services and early intervention strategies.
- Conduct home visits for better understanding of clients'' living environment, identifying areas of concern or potential risks, and collaborating with families to address these issues appropriately.
- Document data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Master of Social Work Intern
4 Months- Conducting Intake Interviews- Assisting with client intake, gathering necessary information, and documenting client needs.
- Accessing Client Needs- Helping to access the physical, emotional, social, and financial needs of clients under the supervision of a licensed case manager or supervisor.
- Referring Clients to Resources- Assisting clients in connecting with appropriate services such as healthcare, housing, financial assistance, mental health support, or legal aid.
- Maintaining Client Files- Organizing and updating client records, ensuring confidentiality, and accuracy.
- Case Notes- Writing and maintaining detailed notes on client interactions, progress, and outcomes.
- Tracking Progress- Helping to monitor the progress of clients' goals ensuring that they are receiving the appropriate services.
- Follow up- Contacting clients and service providers to ensure that plans are being implemented and that clients are following through with recommended services.
- Scheduling Appointments: Helping clients schedule appointments with various service providers, such as medical professionals, counselors, or housing agencies.
- Collaborating with Providers- Communicating with various services providers to ensure clients receive the care and support they need.
- Transport Assistance- Help arrange transportation for clients by insurance or agencies when needed.
BSW Intern
4 Months- Advocated for children with intellectual disabilities to ensure they are fully included in school activities, both academically and socially.
- Policy Advocacy: Worked to improve school policies practices that support children with intellectual disabilities, ensuring that educational environments are equitable and that students needs are being met.
- Transition Planning: For students with disabilities, helping with transition that prepare them for early education such as kindergarten.
- Regular Communication: Engaged in ongoing communication with parents to update them on their child's progress and discussing any challenges or adjustments needed in the child's education plan.
- Connecting Family to Resources: Referred families to community resources, support groups, and services such as respite care, behavioral therapy, or financial assistance programs.
- Parent Education and Counseling: Provided guidance and support to families, helping them understand the child's challenges and strategies for supporting learning and behavioral development at home.
- Collaborating with Teachers: Worked closely with classroom teachers to ensure that accommodations are in place, such as extra time on tests or adjusted assignments.
- Provided Tutoring and Assistance: Offered one on one support or small group instruction for academic subjects that are challenging for children with intellectual disabilities. Conducting Assessments: Accessing children's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs through standardized tests, observations, and consultations with parents and teachers
- Creating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Collaborated with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop IEPs tailored to the child's strength, needs, and learning goals. Setting goals: Helping to set measurable short-term and long-term goals for academic progress, social development, and behavioral management.
- Behavioral Interventions: Implemented behavior management strategies and interventions that promote positive behaviors and help children regulate emotions.
- Crisis Intervention: Responded to crisis situations, such as meltdowns, aggression, or withdrawal by using de-escalation techniques and offering support to both the child and staff.
- Social Skills Training: Taught children social skills and helping them develop appropriate peer interactions, conflict resolutions strategies, and communication techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
- Dean's List
- Danielle Downs Most Improved Bachelor of Social Work
- Tau Sigma Honor Society
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Skills
Child welfare advocacy
Case management
Crisis intervention
Individualized service planning
Home visit documentation
Permanency
Community outreach
Psychosocial assessments
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Emergency response planning
Cultural competency
Certification
Certified Employment Assistant Professional
Timeline
Senior Social Worker - ANIR/Foster Care
Calhoun County DHR
06.2025 - 02.2026Read More
Social Service Coordinator
SH Management
01.2025 - 06.2025Read More
Master of Social Work Intern
EMS Prevention Program
01.2024 - 05.2024Read More
BSW Intern
Rise Center of Tuscaloosa
08.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Administrative Support Coordinator
Kim's Image Shop
04.2017 - CurrentRead More
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science from Social Work
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The University of Alabama
Master of Science from Social Work
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Central Alabama Community College
Associate of Applied Science from General Studies
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