Elicia Faulk
Woodland,CA
Summary
As a dedicated social worker, I am seeking a position where I can leverage my experience in case management to support and empower vulnerable populations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Intern
Public Defender's Office
Sacramento, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked a full-time schedule of 40 hours each week.
- Worked with criminally involved clients with a variety of needs including mental health, substance use, homelessness, cognitive delayed, felony charges, and warrants.
- Maintained and managed a case load of approximately 25 clients.
- Triaged cases with social work team, attorneys, and community partners.
- Performed de-escalation and crisis intervention.
- Conducted interviews and drafted social history reports for court proceedings.
- Created, wrote, and represented client release plans for those getting out of custody.
- Conducted clinical needs assessments with oversight from LCSW.
- Supported clinical staff in assessing and completing level of intensity screen tool (LIST) for high level of care.
Director of Social Services
LifeSTEPS
Sacramento, CA
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided case management services to individuals and families in need of assistance.
- Assist individuals in navigating the application processes for scholarships and financial assistance programs, including emergency funds and rent assistance through LifeSteps.
- Coordinate and lead educational classes for the community, covering topics such as financial literacy, health and nutrition, and job readiness skills.
- Organize and plan community events aimed at fostering social connections and community cohesion.
Program Coordinator
LifeSTEPS
Woodland, CA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed logistics, scheduling, and implementation of an after-school program for low-income families in an apartment complex.
- Provided hands-on academic assistance to students, supporting homework completion, and facilitating reading sessions.
- Enhanced students' literacy skills and academic achievement through engaging, targeted activities.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2024
Skills
- Needs Assessments
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Documentation
References
References available upon request.
Professional Training
- ACES: Resiliency Historical Trauma
- Trauma Inofrmed
- Suicide Prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health First Aid
- Case Coordination
- De-escalation
- Legal Terminology
Timeline
Social Worker Intern
Public Defender's Office
05.2024 - 08.2024
Director of Social Services
LifeSTEPS
02.2024 - 08.2024
Program Coordinator
LifeSTEPS
08.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Social Work -
California State University, Sacramento
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