Lakeita Williams
Horn Lake,MS
Summary
Providing case management and making referrals to other community/agency resources.
Exceptionally dedicated and resourceful Family Service Worker with an excellent client satisfaction record and superior eye for detail. Skilled researcher of family histories to ensure properly designed and implemented family service plans. Adept at explaining a complex variety of social service rules and guidelines in a clear and understandable manner to families medical and mental health staff and relevant outside agency personnel.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Parkwood Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and reported unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff
- Provided crisis intervention when needed to de-escalate situations involving agitated or violent patients
- Ensured safety of all patients by closely monitoring them throughout the day and night shifts
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers
- Educated patients about the importance of self-care and healthy lifestyle choices
- Provided compassionate care to mentally ill patients in a hospital setting
- Conducted group therapy sessions to help patients develop coping strategies and social skills
- Assisted with daily living tasks such as bathing, eating, dressing, grooming., as needed
- Facilitated recreational activities designed to reduce stress levels among patients
Family Service Specialist
Shelby County Schools
08.2019 - Current
- I was responsible for Assisting families with employment job skills and training
- Providing social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children
- Conducting intake assessments/interviews and Maintain case records
- Conducts regular visits within assigned region/service area when necessary.
- Facilitate, coordinates and participates in family meetings
Family Protection Specialist
Child Protection Services
09.2015 - Current
- Providing case management and making referrals to other community/agency resources
- Developing and assisting with service plans
- I was responsible for Interviewing clients, and others to obtain extensive social, developmental, psychological, medical, family, educational, and employment background information
- Determining clients' strengths and needs using the Client Functional Assessment (CFA) to assist clients in achieving his/her goals
- Reviewing and maintaining case files
- Conducts regular home visits within assigned region/service area.
Supervisor
Fitzgerald Casino
04.2005 - Current
- I was responsible for Supervising 16 count team members
- Assuring that each team member is following protocol and all gaming procedures
- Completing employee scheduling and payroll
- Ensuring safety of all guests and team members
- Conducting weekly staff meeting
- Provides on-the-spot training
- Independently troubleshoots problems as they arise
Education
Master Of Applied Science - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TXBACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Mississippi
01.2014
GENERAL STUDIES -
Northwest Community College
01.2012
Skills
- Writing accurate
- Dynamics and adult learning
- Practices and techniques
- Great Time Management
- Superior skills in child tracking
- Placement
- Full reports
- Outstanding communication skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Self-Motivated
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Parkwood Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current
Family Service Specialist
Shelby County Schools
08.2019 - Current
Family Protection Specialist
Child Protection Services
09.2015 - Current
Supervisor
Fitzgerald Casino
04.2005 - Current
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Mississippi
GENERAL STUDIES -
Northwest Community College
Master Of Applied Science - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
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