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Grace Boahen

Ashburn,VA

Summary

Social Worker with 2+ years of experience, excelling in behavioral support, service learning, and customer service. Demonstrates a unique approach to implementing treatment plans and engaging in active participation for the betterment of client care. Harnesses a blend of direct care protocols and emotional support techniques to foster independence and community connectivity.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

FACETS NEXT STEPS SINGLE
08.2023 - Current

- Supported successful transition into Permanent Supported Housing for individuals
- Assisted with independent living, sobriety, psychiatric stability, housing stability, and community engagement
- Helped individuals adhere to lease terms, comply with fire and safety standards, and develop positive relationships with neighbors, landlords, and the community to remain in housing
- Advocated for and supported individuals in self-advocacy regarding leasing, fair housing, and reasonable accommodations
- Coordinated care for assigned individuals, including completing referrals to needed services and accessing community resources
- Provided supportive counseling and crisis intervention

Case management

Intern Trainee

FACETS , FAMILY PROGRAM
08.2023 - 12.2023

- Interview newly admitted inmates
- Conduct facility orientation for newly assigned inmates
- Provide individual counseling on work, housing, adjustment, and family issues
- Resolve day-to-day problems through counseling
- Assist inmates in obtaining needed services
- Serve as a representative for inmates at classification committee meetings
- Monitor inmate custody, housing, job, and program assignments
- Conduct visits to inmates in special housing
- Review inmate medical status for work eligibility
- Perform other assigned duties

BSW Service Learning

PRS Inc., CareRing
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • - Conduct daily outbound calls to clients in the CareRing program
    - Perform depression, social, and environmental screenings for each client upon intake and throughout their time in the program
    - Provide informal and friendly chats with clients about general well-being, eating regularly, remembering appointments, taking medications, emotional well-being, and any other needed topics
    - Offer additional support and community connections to help clients remain independent and living a connected and safe life

Intern

Light For Children Ghana
06.2022 - 09.2022

- Process placements for foster homes and complete placement paperwork
- Develop and monitor treatment plans for children in assigned foster home
- Create safe, secure, and sanitary environment for clients
- Communicate and disseminate information to internal and external support systems
- Arrange and conduct home visits to supervise and support foster parents
- Represent Sunrise Children's Services with professionalism at all times

Youth Worker

Behavioral Framework
05.2021 - 03.2022

- Implement treatment plans under the supervision of board-certified behavior analysts
- Assist pre and school-aged clients with learning appropriate social behaviors and basic life skills
- Provide support in home-based and daycare-based settings
- Maintain detailed session notes

Education

Associate of Applied Science - General Science

Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA
05.2022

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Client advocacy
  • Community outreach
  • Case management
  • Risk assessment
  • Empathy
  • Program Development
  • Emotional Support
  • Independence Support
  • Phone Communication
  • Social Services
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Client Advocacy
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Service planning
  • Treatment Planning
  • Records Management
  • Case Documentation

Timeline

Intern

FACETS NEXT STEPS SINGLE
08.2023 - Current

Intern Trainee

FACETS , FAMILY PROGRAM
08.2023 - 12.2023

BSW Service Learning

PRS Inc., CareRing
02.2023 - 05.2023

Intern

Light For Children Ghana
06.2022 - 09.2022

Youth Worker

Behavioral Framework
05.2021 - 03.2022

Associate of Applied Science - General Science

Northern Virginia Community College
Grace Boahen