Sommer Spencer
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in active listening and finding resources for clients. Respectful and compassionate professional offering two-years background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need. Extensive knowledge of research and software skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate
Family Guidance Center Of Alabama Head Start
Prattville, AL
04.2022 - Current
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Social Worker Intern
That's My Child
Montgomery, AL
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management
- Attended over 48 hours of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions
- Developed treatments and casework programs for an average of 3 patients per month
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.2022
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments
- Organization and Time Management
- Data Entry
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Coordinating Program Resources
Timeline
Family Advocate
Family Guidance Center Of Alabama Head Start
04.2022 - Current
Social Worker Intern
That's My Child
09.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
Alabama State University
Similar Profiles
Nakiyah McCaffertyNakiyah McCafferty
Family Advocate at Family Guidance Center of AlabamaFamily Advocate at Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Megan ZuccoMegan Zucco
Early Childhood Educator 2 at Early Head Start, UNR CFRC (Child Family Research Center)Early Childhood Educator 2 at Early Head Start, UNR CFRC (Child Family Research Center)
Monica MartinezMonica Martinez
Teaching Assistant at Center For Family Services Head StartTeaching Assistant at Center For Family Services Head Start
Jasmine ColeJasmine Cole
Restaurant Hostess at BB King'sRestaurant Hostess at BB King's
Kembria GilbertKembria Gilbert
Registered Nurse, Med/Surg Onc at Jackson HospitalRegistered Nurse, Med/Surg Onc at Jackson Hospital