Kendall Richardson
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
As a social work intern, I supported individuals, families, and communities by conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating support groups. I excel at setting clients at ease and tailoring care to their strengths. Passionate about social work, I am committed to providing high-quality care. An NASW member, I have experience in hospital settings and specialize in services for individuals of all ages.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Services Intern
Broward Children's Center
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and program intakes for clients of the social services program.
- Gather and track client data for programmatic outcomes and ensure that client charts are thoroughly documented.
- Regular communication with program clients to ensure program satisfaction, address challenges, collect data, inform of policies or updates, and provide support and referrals as needed.
- Assist with community inquiries on all agency services, including client referrals to community resources, and representation of programs at occasional community events and/or presentations.
- Assisted in managing multiple grants, including providing oversight on grant contractual agreement guidelines, preparing and submitting quarterly and annual reports, ensuring compliance with documentation needs, and coordinating site visits for grant funders.
- Demonstrated strong advocacy skills on behalf of families, successfully securing necessary services and resources within the community to support clients' overall wellbeing
- Shadowed the Medical Social Work division at a skilled nursing facility, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and compliance with regulations.
Social Work Intern
Pasadena Villa Outpatient
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Utilize evidence-based interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in achieving their goals and improving their overall mental health and well-being.
- Collaborate and shadow to diagnose and develop treatment plans for clients based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), under the oversight of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Provided and assisted with intensive individual, family, and group mental health counseling for clients with various mental health disorders in office.
- Provide crisis intervention services, including risk assessments and threat assessments, and collaborate with administration and local authorities as needed.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Developed and assisted with goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Consulted with other staff members weekly regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Maintained client reports in a timely manner to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
Legal Assistant
Schwartz & Associates
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported litigation processes with timely document production, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and maintaining an organized filing system.
- Collaborated effectively with team members on complex cases, providing essential support during all stages of litigation.
- Safeguarded client interests by ensuring proper service of legal documents and maintaining proof of service records.
- Reduced attorney workload by reviewing incoming documents and summarizing the content for easy reference.
- Facilitated client meetings, taking detailed notes to ensure accurate record-keeping and follow-up actions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in legal software applications to streamline data entry, document formatting, and case management tasks.
- Scanned, converted, and organized records into electronic format with consistent naming convention.
- Optimized office efficiency by maintaining a well-stocked inventory of supplies while balancing cost control measures.
Teaching Assistant
Jack & Jill Children's Center
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
- Supported lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, tailoring instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring materials were readily available for lessons.
- Provided feedback on student's work, guiding improvements and encouraging continuous learning.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, concerns, and achievements.
- Assisted in grading assignments efficiently, contributing to timely feedback for students.
- Assisted in feeding children during lunchtime.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida International University
Miami, United States05.2021
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Quick learner
- Efficiently performs tasks
- Resourceful
- Time management
- Adaptation to situations
- Decision making skills
- Dependable
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient support
Certification
- CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
- American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) Foundations
- Children's Functional Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS)
- Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS)
- DCF HIPAA Basics
- DCF Serving Our Customers Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Module 1-3)
- Adults and Persons with Disabilities (APD) Zero Tolerance Course
- DCF Security Awareness Basics Training
- North Carolina Family Assessment Scales (NCFAS) Training
- Understanding Disabilities
- Customer Service Skills for Child Welfare Professionals
Timeline
Social Services Intern
Broward Children's Center
02.2024 - 08.2024
Social Work Intern
Pasadena Villa Outpatient
08.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Assistant
Schwartz & Associates
06.2021 - 12.2021
Teaching Assistant
Jack & Jill Children's Center
08.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Tulane University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida International University
- CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid
- American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) Foundations
- Children's Functional Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS)
- Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS)
- DCF HIPAA Basics
- DCF Serving Our Customers Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Module 1-3)
- Adults and Persons with Disabilities (APD) Zero Tolerance Course
- DCF Security Awareness Basics Training
- North Carolina Family Assessment Scales (NCFAS) Training
- Understanding Disabilities
- Customer Service Skills for Child Welfare Professionals
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