Estefana Hampton
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Results-focused Marine veteran and Licensed Master Social Worker with a strong focus in client advocacy, task management, and fostering positive development through effective communication and collaboration. Demonstrating a strong work ethic that thrives in both team-based and individual environments often recognized for leadership skills, a compassionate demeanor with a diverse understanding of social perspectives all contributing to impactful client relationships and community engagement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Wellness Navigator
Catholic Charities
12.2024 - Current
- Navigate clients toward financial self-sufficiency through holistic assessments, service planning, and coaching through a client-focused environment,
- Use evidence-based financial social work to aid diverse populations in resource navigation, emotional resilience building and personalized goal setting.
- Collaborate with partners, connect clients to resources and empower them to overcome barriers.
- Update and maintain accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Facilitate successful client transition from program with appropriate after treatment plan and supports in place.
Internship Student
Catholic Charities
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Provide support to case managers with case documentation, job applications, intake needs and client engagement opportunities.
- Learn advanced areas of work expectations to include public resource navigation.
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Display strong deescalation technique to effectively handle difficult client interactions.
- Identify needs of clients promptly and efficiently.
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Lakeshore Baptist Church
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Organize and lead activities to promote physical, mental and social developments.
- Control classroom environments with clear outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Coordinate with colleagues on developing new classroom projects assigning and distributing tasks, providing guidance and ensuing task completion.
Internship Student
One Tribe Foundation
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Successfully worked with client services aiding in documentation and performing assessments and intakes with clients seeking traditional therapy services.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members engaging in tasks within each department to include service plan development, research and grant writing.
- Demonstrated knowledge and passion for advocating for clients through resource navigation and identify social policies impacting the well being of the organization's population.
- Correctly interpreted client assessment data and used knowledge gained through education, empathy, communication skills and critical thinking to aid in clients receiving needed services.
Switchboard Operator & Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
06.2003 - 06.2011
- Developed and maintained a mission-ready deployable communications platoon.
- Developed and implemented communications plan of outreach, rapport development and engaged communication efforts to facilitate positive communication between Marines and their families.
- Directed tactical communication operations in complex and challenging environments.
Education
Master of Social Work - Mental Health & Substance Misuse
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2024
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05.2023
Certification
- LMSW-Licensed Master Social Work - License number 115117
- Financial Social Work Certification-July 2025
Timeline
Financial Wellness Navigator
Catholic Charities
12.2024 - Current
Internship Student
Catholic Charities
05.2024 - 12.2024
Internship Student
One Tribe Foundation
08.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Lakeshore Baptist Church
09.2020 - 12.2024
Switchboard Operator & Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
06.2003 - 06.2011
Master of Social Work - Mental Health & Substance Misuse
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Tarleton State University
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