Demetrius Battle
Wilson,NC
Summary
Compassionate Adult Protective Investigator with broad experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Possess strong skills in case management, crisis intervention, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure client safety and wellbeing. Made significant impact in previous roles by effectively conducting investigations and implementing protective services when needed. Known for exceptional ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult intervention
Wilson County Department of Social Service
Wilson, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Help to serve the senior citizens of Wilson County.
- Protect the disabled population, who are being abused, neglected, and exploited.
- Provide essential services to the disabled populations and their families that may be in need
- Providing essential services such as planning and counseling with disabled individuals and families, arranging substance abuse services, arranging appropriate housing and long-term care options, and coordinating the delivery of services when a resident’s rights have been violated in an adult care home or nursing home, providing assistance to family caregivers to prevent further incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, arranging for the provision of legal services regarding fraud and consumer scams, counseling regarding health-related matters, and arranging for resources.
- Also, working with individuals who are diagnosed with any mental illness and require assistance to coordinate essential services.
Food Pantry Volunteer
Hope Station
Wilson, NC
03.2022 - Current
- I helped provide food to over 550 people and 205 households per month.
- Sorted and organized donations of canned goods, non-perishable food, and other items.
- Stocked shelves with donated food items.
- Checked expiration dates on food items and removed expired products from shelves.
- Maintained cleanliness of pantry facility, including floors, shelves, and refrigeration units.
- Provided informational brochures to clients outlining eligibility requirements for pantry services.
- Assisted in preparing monthly reports summarizing pantry activity for management review.
Crises Representative
Wilson Crisis Center
Wilson, NC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- I completed my internship at the Wilson Crisis Center, managing a 24-hour hotline.
- Providing aid to clients who are elderly.
- I also aided in providing information and referral services to clients.
- Helped in providing services in the food pantry, and delivered the materials to the clients.
- Helped counsel clients in mental health crises, as well as life deficiencies.
- Provided one-on-one sessions with clients in a variety of areas, such as funding for late bills, suicide attempts, substance abuse, child abuse, adult abuse, etc.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
Education
Master In Social Work - Social Work
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Barton College
Wilson, NC05.2022
Skills
- Group facilitation
- Strategic planning
- Reporting
- Social-emotional learning
- Continuous professional development
- Assessment tools
- Leadership
- Motivational style
- Legal compliance
- Client advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Crisis intervention
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Interpersonal communication
Degree
B.S. Social Work
Affiliations
- Associate Minister at my local church
- Self-published author
Timeline
Adult intervention
Wilson County Department of Social Service
06.2022 - Current
Food Pantry Volunteer
Hope Station
03.2022 - Current
Crises Representative
Wilson Crisis Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master In Social Work - Social Work
Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Barton College
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