Jawanikia White
Columbia,SC
Summary
Seasoned foster care team member with expertise in case management, reporting and court proceedings. Detail-oriented and hardworking with an organized nature and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Case Manager
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
09.2022 - Current
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Attended proceedings and testified for 5 reunification and permanent placement cases.
- Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
- Verified parent and child records to check matches and overall pairing eligibility.
- Strengthened child-parent relationships through facilitating supervised visitations and providing support during reunification processes.
Intern
Orangeburg County Council On Aging
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC08.2025
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05.2022
Skills
- Trauma experience
- Individualized Service Planning
- Professional boundaries
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Case Planning
- Child Advocacy
Accomplishments
I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.
Timeline
Foster Care Case Manager
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
09.2022 - Current
Intern
Orangeburg County Council On Aging
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
South Carolina State University
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