LAJOYCELYNN CRUDUP
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Assist in providing client services within wide variety of fields. Compassionate and driven professional with strong background in aiding individuals and communities in need. Skilled in conducting assessments and developing treatment plans . Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Case Manager
NECCO Foster Care
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated and developed each child’s Initial Treatment Plan and Comprehensive Treatment Plan.
- Ensured that foster children receive all required medical and therapy services as outlined in service plan.
- Ensured that discharge planning includes referral to aftercare services, as applicable.
- Participated in referral matching process for children and families, while advocating for best possible home match.
- Monitored foster home compliance with state regulations and conducted regular home visits to ensure safe environments for children placed in care.
- Participated in service meetings which may include community support representatives, consumer’s guardian, state worker, outpatient clinician, foster parents, school system, and other invested parties.
Early Childhood Teacher
Arthur M. Blank Family YMCA
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotion and physical development of each child
- Assisted individual children in need of special attention, including providing and modeling additional individualized support as needed.
Social Worker
Georgia Regional Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes to ensure seamless transitions from institutional settings back into the community.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully deescalating situations and connecting clients with necessary supports.
Community Support Specialist/ Case Management
Mississippi Behavioral Health Service
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Set goals with clients related to employment, financial planning and worked with each to track progress
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to adults, adolescents, and children to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
- Communicated clients' progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations, disseminating results and obstacles.
Family Service Coordinator
Save the Children
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Assisted parents with completing enrollment applications, ensured files were up to date and performed ongoing recruitment
- Determined income eligibility application forms and correctly determines free, reduced, and paid eligibility category for each child enrolled during each month.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2022
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Social Work
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS12.2016
Skills
- Crisis Prevention
- Treatment Team
- Advocacy
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Intervention Strategies
- Data Entry
- Client meetings
- Documentation skills
- Case Planning
Affiliations
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
- CPR Training - 6/2025
- CPI Training - 9/2024
Timeline
Foster Care Case Manager
NECCO Foster Care
09.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Arthur M. Blank Family YMCA
01.2020 - 08.2023
Social Worker
Georgia Regional Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2019
Community Support Specialist/ Case Management
Mississippi Behavioral Health Service
08.2015 - 02.2018
Family Service Coordinator
Save the Children
01.2015 - 07.2015
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Social Work
Mississippi Valley State University
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