Lameka Jenkins
Summary
An accomplished social services professional with over eight years of experience, well-versed in community service and dedicated to assisting clients and establishing community relationships. A detail-oriented team player possessing organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with high accuracy. Proficient in investigating and providing support for cases related to abuse, neglect, and a range of behavioral, emotional, substance abuse and physical/mental health conditions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Practitioner III
San Bernardino County (Children Family Services)
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Complete investigations of abuse and/or neglect and assess child safety and well-being.
- Engage in a strength based approach with families in order to assess their individual and collective strengths and needs.
- Interview children, parents, family members and others who interact with the family to investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect.
- Assess the risk of future abuse or neglect of children in the family..
- Remove child(ren) into protective custody or foster care, when children are found to be in imminent danger.
- Enter and maintain accurate and timely computerized records of all case information.
- File petitions and testify in family court and other legal proceedings as necessary.
Social Worker
Jewish Family Services Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Interviewed clients referred by the Department of Aging to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness for seniors.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services needs such as housing, transportation and medical care.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for clients.
- Maintained monthly contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
HUD-VASH Clinical Case Manager
Carlos Lopez & Associates
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Provided intensive case management to chronically homeless Veterans with significant primary health needs, mental health diagnosis and substance abuse issues
- Coordinated medical treatment with Veteran Affairs (VA) care management team, completed medical screenings and mental health assessments
- Connected Veterans with resources based on individual need that included psychological services, financial, medical, mental health, housing, employment, food, and assistance with obtaining personal identification needed to obtain Section 8 voucher
- Assisted Veterans in adhering to treatment plans and goals by assessing and monitoring individual barriers, psychosocial situations, and medication compliance
Children's Social Worker
DPSS Riverside County Children's Social, CPS
Riverside, CA
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Investigated allegations of child abuse
- Assessed child safety and provided appropriate level of intervention per agency policies and procedures.
- Used effective interpersonal communication skills with children, parents and collaterals.
- Assessed and reviewed child's psycho-social, medical, developmental, and education history
- Provided referrals for family counseling, family services, substance abuse, domestic violence, parenting classes, anger management, mental health, housing issues and coordinated care with community service providers
- Maintained up-to-date records of all aspects of client case management in centralized database.
- Prepared legal documents, attended court hearings, and made recommendations to ensure child safety and omit any concerns of abuse or neglect.
Family Therapy Trainee/Intern
Marriage, L.A. CADA, Los Angeles Centers
06.2012 - 01.2013
- For Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Conducted intakes, assessments, psychotherapy services
- Provided referrals to appropriate resources based on individual needs
- Maintained progress notes for all clients to ensure proper documentation of session content and interventions
- Utilized DSM criteria to determine diagnosis
- Created treatment plans with theoretical models to identify stages of treatment and appropriate goals for each stage.
Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2005 - 11.2008
- Worked with children who are diagnosed with learning disabilities, moderate to severe, cognitive impairment behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Designed and implemented individual education plans (IEPs) and lesson plans for profound and severe learning disabilities in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Managed and trained team of 4 Paraeducators.
- Administered variety of tests including diagnostic and achievement tests
- Consulted with parents, collaterals, therapists (Speech/Language, Occupational, and Physical), school nurse, behavior specialist, and school psychologist to monitor student's progress.
Education
Master of Counseling Marriage - Family, and Child Therapy
University of Phoenix
Gardena, CA01.2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Liberal Studies, Child Development
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA2005
Skills
- Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency covering wide variety of application
- Strengths in cultural sensitivity
- Ability to establish rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural environments
- Time management abilities
- Crisis Intervention
- Coordinating referrals
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
Timeline
Social Service Practitioner III
San Bernardino County (Children Family Services)
08.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Jewish Family Services Los Angeles
03.2023 - 06.2023
HUD-VASH Clinical Case Manager
Carlos Lopez & Associates
02.2018 - 09.2021
Children's Social Worker
DPSS Riverside County Children's Social, CPS
01.2014 - 06.2017
Family Therapy Trainee/Intern
Marriage, L.A. CADA, Los Angeles Centers
06.2012 - 01.2013
Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2005 - 11.2008
Master of Counseling Marriage - Family, and Child Therapy
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Liberal Studies, Child Development
California State University Dominguez Hills