Jasmine Thomas
Bolton,MS
Summary
Dynamic social services professional excelling in client advocacy and service planning. Knowledge of compliance standards and client-centered approaches. Known for fostering collaborative environments and consistently achieving impactful results. Possesses strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing needs. Brings foundational understanding of social work principles and ability to quickly grasp complex case management and crisis intervention techniques. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Supervisor
MS Department of Child Protection Services
08.2024 - Current
- Fostered a culture of accountability within the department by promoting performance-driven goal setting and reinforcing professional standards of conduct.
- Provided supervision and mentorship to new social workers, fostering professional growth and development within the department.
- Promoted continuous improvement in service delivery through ongoing assessments of current practices and identification of areas for enhancement.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through outcome measures, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize results.
- Advanced internal communication efforts through timely reporting on department accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities for growth to senior leadership team members.
Social Services Team Lead
MS Department of Child Protection Services
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervisory-level employees accountable for the direct day-to-day social services activates for an assigned unit/area. Interpreted applicable State and Federal laws and regulations that guide program policies and procedures.
- Established clear expectations for each team member''s responsibilities to maintain accountability throughout daily tasks while encouraging open communication among colleagues about potential obstacles or concerns that may arise during operations.
- Boosted team morale and engagement by organizing team-building activities, promoting collaboration, and recognizing individual achievements.
- Provided performance evaluations and performance improvement plans as needed. Manages worker caseloads using available data.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services.
Social Services Specialist II
MS Department of Child Protection Services
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Second-level professional position accountable for coordinating and implementing the delivery of assigned services
- Supported clients'' mental health needs through referrals to appropriate providers or facilitating therapeutic interventions as needed.
- Coordinated care between multiple service providers to ensure clients received seamless, comprehensive assistance in addressing their needs.
- Assessed physical and emotional risk to the client throughout the duration of the case, obtain information through interviews to determine needs, ensure stability, and safety of the client and/or issue a finding that either supports or finds unsupported claims of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.
Laboratory Technician Assistant
MS Baptist Medical Center
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Maintained detailed records of experiment results, facilitating easy access for further analysis and reporting purposes.
- Maintained a safe and secure laboratory environment by following standard operating procedures and adhering to all safety regulations.
- Collaborated with fellow lab assistants to streamline processes and improve overall productivity.
- Participated in cross-training initiatives within the lab, broadening skillsets and fostering a collaborative atmosphere among team members.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes. Taught new staff how to utilize the EPIC system.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05-2018
Skills
- Service planning
- Client advocacy
- Client needs assessments
- Self motivation
- Community outreach
- Reliability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
License
Licensed Master Social Worker
- State of Mississippi - 08/2024
Timeline
Social Services Supervisor
MS Department of Child Protection Services
08.2024 - Current
Social Services Team Lead
MS Department of Child Protection Services
07.2023 - 08.2024
Social Services Specialist II
MS Department of Child Protection Services
05.2020 - 07.2023
Laboratory Technician Assistant
MS Baptist Medical Center
11.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Mississippi
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