Jessica Marshall
Summary
Organized and hardworking Social Worker with seven years of experience and exceptional documentation and planning skills. I am committed to developing my career as a social worker and expanding on the social work experience that I have gained as a School Social worker.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program and communication to meet case needs.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Facilitated weekly small group meetings.
- Maintained accurate records of al absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions.
- Called parents and guardians to inquire about tardy or truant students.
Social Services Specialist
Cobb County DFCS
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Completed visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Collaborating with law enforcement.
- Meeting emergency response times.
- Maintained an extensive case load.
Social Work Intern
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Referred clients to community-based resources.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
Social Work Intern
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Completed home welfare checks.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with the legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Called parents and guardians to inquire about tardy or truant students.
Social Services Specialist I
Cobb County DFCS
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Completed visitations to assess the safety of children, families, and home environments.
- Attended court proceedings and testified fro reunification and permanent placement cases.
- Educated families in program resources.
- Acted as an advocate for children in court settings.
- Updated case records daily with all client contacts and information.
- Maintained an extensive case load.
KSU Human Services Intern
Cobb County District Attorney Office
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Worked alongside various advocates in different court rooms.
- Closed files in which charges had been filed.
- Notified victims of important court dates and changes within specific cases.
- Developed and mailed disposition letters to clients as well as officers involved.
Education
DSW - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2026
Master of Science - Social Work
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2015
Skills
- Extremely organized
- Computer proficient
- Cooperative team member
- Strong verbal communication
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- Darkness to Light Training (SA Prevention) -2014
- Crisis Prevention- 2014
- Solution Based Case Work- 2017
- GBI (Security Awareness Training)- 2017
- GACE-2021
Timeline
School Social Worker
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Social Work Intern
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2019
Social Work Intern
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
Social Services Specialist
Cobb County DFCS
07.2017 - 08.2021
Social Services Specialist I
Cobb County DFCS
01.2016 - 06.2017
KSU Human Services Intern
Cobb County District Attorney Office
01.2015 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Kennesaw State University
DSW - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Master of Science - Social Work
Kennesaw State University