Kentavious Rayford
Greenwood,SC
Summary
I have a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and bring strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills to any role. My working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, allows me to efficiently handle various tasks. I am highly adaptable to different situations and possess expertise in interviewing and case management. Alongside my active listening skills, I excel in conflict resolution and interpersonal communication. Additionally, I have experience in preparing court documents, drafting orders and complaints, redacting files, and notarizing important paperwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
DSS of Greenwood
03.2024 - Current
- Assess the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and adults
- Monitor families and provide support to strengthen families in need of services to mitigate safety concerns and reduce risks
- Work closely with team leads, peer supports, and surrounding counties
- Work closely with businesses to suggest referrals and assist with finances and management
- Work in teams to collaborate with other departments
Paralegal
DSS of Greenwood
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Perform legal research on cases while accurately drafting orders, complaints, affidavit of service, affidavit of reasonable efforts, and court information sheets with recommendations of what the judge should order
- Perform substantive and procedural legal work that is usually done by an attorney while adhering to recognized ethical standards and rules of professional responsibility
Case Manager
DSS of Greenville
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Review cases and make the appropriate actions needed to cases and take notes for our dictations
- Facilitate and Lead in the Court room while drafting orders and/or pleadings
- Host virtual hearings and teleconferences with weekly staffing’s
- Prepare cases for our attorneys to present during the judicial process
Merchandise Sales Associate/Backroom Coordinator
TJ Maxx
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided courteous and helpful assistance to customers with an emphasis on safety
- Time management while making sure merchandise gets out to the floor in a timely manner
- Critical thinking when I’m left in charge to act as a coordinator on duty
Intern
DSS of Abbeville
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensure the Safety and Well-Being of children and adults who can’t protect themselves
- Worked diligently for Child welfare, advocated for the adult population, and assisted with TANF, SNAP, and Medicaid
- Transported Children to and from their designated placements and homes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services with a concentration in Counseling
Southern Wesleyan University
Master of Science - Program Management
Wilmington University
12.2024
Skills
- Documentation proficiency
- Emotional awareness
- Patient support
- Staff education and training
- Individualized counseling
- Utilization review
- Recruitment
- Financial support
- Client assessment
- Case Management
- Written and verbal communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Multitasking Abilities
- Crisis Intervention
- Team building
- Client meetings
- Service planning
- Interviewing skills
- Public Speaking
- Program Development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Public relations
- Professionalism
- Strategic Partnerships
- Staff Supervision
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
Certification
- Mental Health
- Case Management Careers
- Special Population Services
Awards
- Honors society
- Notary of The Public
Timeline
Case Manager
DSS of Greenwood
03.2024 - Current
Paralegal
DSS of Greenwood
02.2023 - 03.2024
Case Manager
DSS of Greenville
09.2022 - 02.2023
Intern
DSS of Abbeville
08.2021 - 12.2021
Merchandise Sales Associate/Backroom Coordinator
TJ Maxx
04.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Services with a concentration in Counseling
Southern Wesleyan University
Master of Science - Program Management
Wilmington University
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