Dayvona M Jackson
North Kingstown
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with extensive experience in child welfare and protective services, notably with Communities For People. Excelled in delivering patient-centered care and crafting individualized treatment plans, significantly improving client outcomes. Skilled in psychosocial assessment and trauma-informed care, demonstrating a strong ability to foster positive change through empathetic, solution-focused approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Communities For People
08.2024 - Current
- Promoted safe and therapeutic patient care through consultation and supervision, communication and interactions.
- Conducted and interacted with clients in both individual and group counseling settings.
- Provided individualized care and treatment consistent with age and developmental needs of each patient.
- Delivered crisis intervention and assisted families in understanding complexities of mental illness.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual Clients.
Social Caseworker
Department of Children, Youth, and Families
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Determined eligibility and suitability for programs by performing client intake interviews and bio-psycho-social assessments.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational, and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and provided appropriate referrals.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Direct Care Staff
Arbor Associates Inc.
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Rhode Island Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment, and reduce odors and debris.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Documented and reported necessary facility and building repairs observed.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Cleaned and stocked patient rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2025
Bachelor of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2024
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05-2022
Skills
- Behavioral therapy
- Service planning
- Client documentation
- Emergency intervention
- Psychosocial assessment
- Trauma-informed care
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Patient-centered care
- Treatment Planning
- Child welfare and protective services
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
- CPR, first aid, AED
Accomplishments
- Managed a caseload of between 10 and 15 individuals and families.
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
Trainings
Cyber Security Training- Communities for People
Home base safety Training- Communities for People
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training [CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)] - Communities for People
CANS (Child & Adolescent Needs and Strength) Assessments Training- Rhode Island Community Supports Management System (CSM)
Timeline
Social Worker
Communities For People
08.2024 - Current
Social Caseworker
Department of Children, Youth, and Families
08.2023 - 05.2024
Direct Care Staff
Arbor Associates Inc.
02.2020 - 08.2020
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Rhode Island Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Rhode Island College
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Community College of Rhode Island
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