Jayda Pierce
Suffolk,VA
Summary
As a BSW graduate in May 2025 and an MSW student with a clinical concentration, I bring a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, mental health, and systemic advocacy, cultivated through my field experience working with children K-12 and young adults facing homelessness. My work has centered on developing strengths-based interventions that support emotional growth, behavioral improvement, and academic success, particularly for youth in unstable housing. By integrating culturally competent practices and evidence-based approaches, I strive to create lasting change for clients navigating complex challenges, ensuring both immediate relief and sustainable, long-term solutions. My passion lies in empowering vulnerable populations, advocating for equitable access to mental health services, and fostering resilience in the face of adversity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Office on Youth Intern
Office on Youth and Human Services
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered individualized academic support and tutoring to children, utilizing strengths-based and clinical interventions to address learning needs
- Collaborated in interagency meetings and the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) to develop comprehensive support plans and promote academic and emotional development
- Designed and implemented Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions, focusing on emotional regulation, resilience, and social skills development through clinical frameworks
- Developed and executed psychoeducational lesson plans, integrating evidence-based clinical strategies to enhance critical thinking, emotional well-being, and coping skills
- Applied trauma-informed care principles to assess and address the impact of adverse experiences, ensuring a clinically supportive and inclusive environment for children and families
Non-Profit Intern
Project Transformation DC
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Develop and implement trauma-informed, evidence-based lesson plans for Pre-K to 6th grade, focusing on enhancing both academic and emotional well-being.
- Provide culturally responsive support by addressing language barriers, the impact of migration, and trauma, utilizing a strengths-based approach to foster resilience and emotional regulation.
- Offer individual literacy counseling and tailored interventions, utilizing cognitive-behavioral strategies to support literacy development and enhance cognitive skills.
- Facilitate engagement with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, applying cultural humility and sensitivity to promote inclusion and emotional safety.
- Mentor and provide case management to students, developing individualized care plans that incorporate social-emotional learning (SEL) and coping skills.
- Create a supportive and empathetic space for children, using active listening and motivational interviewing techniques to empower them to express feelings and build self-efficacy.
Part-Time Non-Profit Intern
Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Non-Profit Organization
- Managed and maintained data within the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to track client progress, service utilization, and housing stability outcomes
- Processed client intakes both in-person and over the phone, utilizing trauma-informed and person-centered approaches to assess needs, develop service plans, and provide follow-up support
- Engaged with unhoused populations, including veterans, families, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, connecting them to essential services such as housing assistance, mental health care, substance use treatment, and employment resources
- Applied crisis intervention techniques and strengths-based approaches to support individuals experiencing homelessness, advocating for their access to community resources and social services
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, healthcare providers, and case managers, to coordinate wraparound services and ensure holistic care for clients
- Advocated for systemic change by identifying barriers to housing and social services, promoting policies that enhance access and equity for marginalized populations
- Non-Profit Organization
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2025
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Activities supervision
- Client relationships
- Social media proficiency
- Goal planning
- Youth advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Mentoring
Clinical Training
1410, QHMP-C upon completion of 90 additional hours
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