Deasah Lee
Morgantown
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with experience in assisting children, parents and individuals with disabilities achieve a better day-to-day quality of life. Throughout my Social Work career, I have always been drawn to engaging with the more “challenging populations” and believe I was always meant to do so. As an 8-year-old child, I remember taking it upon myself to eagerly search for a family to be adopted by and finally achieved this when I was 15 years old. I understand the heartache and the longing that is attached to waiting for your family to find you and I do not believe giving up is ever a suitable answer. I am committed and looking forward to using my knowledge, skill set and life experience to facilitate family connections for those who simply haven’t met yet.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Department of Human Services
Morgantown
02.2025 - Current
- Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
- Monitored children's well-being through home visits, school visits, and medical appointments.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and collaborating with attorneys to advocate for children's welfare.
- Maintained comprehensive records of client contact and progress according to agency policies to facilitate service planning.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate records in case management systems to support case continuity and compliance.
Direct Support Professional
ResCare Residential Services
Clarksburg
11.2019 - 02.2025
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted individuals with personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Modeled appropriate responses and reinforced desired behaviors to encourage positive behavior.
- Facilitated social interactions among participants and peers to enhance community integration.
- Collaborated with staff to develop and implement individualized service plans for each participant.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2021
Skills
- Case management
- Direct Patient Care
- Crisis management
- Mandatory Reporting
- Documentation tracking
- Child Welfare Advocacy
- Behavioral Management Strategies
- Disability Awareness
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Public Speaking Confidence
- Emotional intelligence
Timeline
Child Protective Services Caseworker
Department of Human Services
02.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
ResCare Residential Services
11.2019 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
West Virginia University