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Inja Gordon

Inja Gordon

Social Worker
Columbus,GA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Social Worker/Master Resilience Facilitator and Military Combat Veteran with over 18 years of proven experience in the United States Army serving the community resolving conflicts, and providing guidance for those in need. Possesses a comprehensive background in team building, leadership, and training from conducting domestic and international operations. Adept at fostering and sustaining productive and positive relationships with clients, families, and staff. Strong commitment to helping people overcome personal and professional adversities, such as crisis interventions and traumas, by providing positive coping skills and resilience training for their mental health and well-being; comfortable handling stress and performing under pressure.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

ED Social Worker II

St. Francis - Emory Hospital
Columbus, Georgia
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Provided direct assistance to Psychiatric and Medical Emergency Services and observation status to patients and their families; assessed, evaluated, planned, and coordinated community/care services and resources
  • Implemented social work clinical protocols for patients ranging from infancy through geriatric, including crisis/social interventions, psychosocial assessments, post-acute care services, and discharge planning
  • Coordinated resources/interventions for domestic, elderly, children, and sexual assault victims; facilitated care for patients with chemical dependencies, psychosocial emergencies, and complex placements
  • Collaborated services with multiple agencies including Law Enforcement, Emergency Dispatchers, and a multitude of Behavioral and Medical facilities stretched across GA, AL, and FL

Social Worker; Adult Mental Health (Intern)

West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
Columbus, Georgia
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Participated in interdisciplinary clinical team meetings daily; provided consultations, recommendations, and formulated therapeutic interventions and treatment plan strategies for continuous individualized care
  • Monitored, evaluated, developed, and recorded client progress according to measurable goals described in their individualized treatment plans
  • Provided client education and therapy, advised caregivers, and made necessary referrals for other social services and resources
  • Counseled clients in individual and group sessions to help them process traumas and dependencies, practice positive coping skills, and become more resilient in their interactions with others
  • Performed clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of clients presenting for services

Senior Logistics Inspector & Supervisor

United States Army
03.2010 - 03.2019
  • Managed the administrative and logistical needs, morale, health, welfare, and daily tasking of 16 personnel; responsible for the accountability of equipment valued in excess of $500K
  • Selected by the Executive Personnel Director to lead the Color Guard Team for high visibility events such as the Olympic Pentathlon of 2015; trained 300+ US and foreign military on mental Resilience fundamentals
  • Chosen specifically as the Support Operations Manager (position above Senior Inspector) ahead of 10 peers and superiors for her attention to detail
  • Designated as the Headquarters Supervisor to manage over 150+ military members and their families by facilitating and overseeing their training/schools, morale, discipline, and health requirements

Senior Logistics Manager

United States Army
02.2001 - 03.2010
  • Managed the administrative and logistical needs, morale, welfare, and daily tasking of 5 personnel; oversaw all training and operations for an additional 2300 personnel and 15 subordinate organizations
  • Hand-selected from over 25 peers to perform as Department Manager; developed and educated 15 personnel who were operating outside their skill level to function with confidence
  • Dedicated countless hours of volunteering by supporting a local orphanage, English Discussion Group, and Troop for Teachers teaching third-grade level English and Mathematics to local Djiboutians
  • Aided and advised senior management while maintaining supporting documentation; monitored reconciliation and forecasting of accounts valued at $6M within the organization

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Troy University
July 2022

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Troy University
March 2021

Associate of Science - Business Management

Post University
March 2019

Timeline

ED Social Worker II

St. Francis - Emory Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023

Social Worker; Adult Mental Health (Intern)

West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022

Senior Logistics Inspector & Supervisor

United States Army
03.2010 - 03.2019

Senior Logistics Manager

United States Army
02.2001 - 03.2010

Master of Science - Social Work

Troy University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Troy University

Associate of Science - Business Management

Post University

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Group Therapy
  • Therapeutic Services
  • Pyschosocial Assessments
  • Grief Processes
  • Mood Disorders Knowledge
  • Social Justice
  • Community Referrals
  • Referrals and Networking
  • Court Hearings
  • Disability Care
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Strategic Planner
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cultural Competency
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Solution-Based Interventions
  • CPR, First Aid, AED
  • Geriatrics
  • Mental Health Training

Volunteer Work

  • Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility (CASF) & Helipad - ER Responder in LSA Anaconda, Iraq
  • Take Stock in Children, Lunch Pals, & Girlfriends of Pinellas County - Mentor in St. Petersburg, FL
  • Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) - Trainer in St. Petersburg, FL
  • Echo Six Association - Master at Arms (MAA) in Djibouti, Africa Ecole Du Stade School - Carpenter in Djibouti, Africa
  • Troops for Teachers & English Discussion Groups (EDG) - Educator in Djibouti, Africa French Baby Orphanage - Caregiver in Djibouti, Africa
  • 33rd National Veterans Wheelchair Games - "Lift Team" in Tampa, FL
  • Habitat for Humanity - Carpenter in Tampa, FL
  • The Community Warriors - Facilitate, Organize, Bag & Pass out groceries, and miscellaneous community projects in Columbus, GA, Phenix City, AL, and surrounding cities

Accomplishments

Good Conduct Medal (GCM) 5th Award Advanced Leaders Course Honor Graduate

Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 5th Award

Army Achievement Medal (AAM)

Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) Valorous Unit Award (VUA)

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) Certificate of Achievement (COA) Combat Action Badge (CAB)

Professional Military Education

Basic, Advanced, and Senior Personnel and Logistics Operations Management Course

Master Resilience Trainer and Facilitator Course

Army Recruiter School

Basic Instructor Course

Director's Safety Course

Equal Opportunity Leaders Course (EOL)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Honors

Phi Alpha Honor Society

Core Qualifications

- Case Management - NASW - Code of Ethics - Time Management - Detail-Oriented - Strong Communicator - Cultural Competence - Strategic Planner - Team Player - Superb Interpersonal Skills - Adaptability - Compassionate - HIPAA

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

"I can do ALL things through Christ which strengthens me." Phillippians 4:13

Software

Cerna

Certification

Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt and Black Belt (LSSGB/LSSBB)

Master Resilience Trainer and Facilitator - MRT Level I and II

International Society of Logistics (SOLE) - Demonstrated Senior and Master Logistician (DSL/DML)

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