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Kayla Williamson

Clayton,NY

Summary

Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Respectful and compassionate professional serving the community by providing guidance for clients in need.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist Intern

Lineage Priority
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
  • Improved client communication skills through role-plays and active listening exercises.
  • Assisted in the reduction of client anxiety levels by teaching coping strategies and relaxation techniques.

Foster Care Social Worker

Wake County Human Services
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Improved family reunification rates by conducting regular home visits and providing support to foster parents.
  • Enhanced the well-being of children in care through comprehensive case management and individualized service plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective decision-making on child placements and permanency planning.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely submission of reports and assessments.

Residential Counselor

Eliada Homes
03.2018 - 02.2020
  • Enhanced residents'' quality of life by implementing individualized care plans and providing emotional support.
  • Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans, improving residents'' progress.
  • Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05.2024

BSW - Social Work

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC
05.2021

Skills

  • Building client relationships
  • Client goal setting
  • Clinical assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Therapist Intern

Lineage Priority
08.2023 - 05.2024

Foster Care Social Worker

Wake County Human Services
08.2022 - 05.2023

Residential Counselor

Eliada Homes
03.2018 - 02.2020

Master of Social Work - Social Work

North Carolina Central University

BSW - Social Work

Mars Hill University
Kayla Williamson