Lanique Hall
Nottingham,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Organized and eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. I am seeking opportunities to expand skills while providing quality services to Marylands families and children.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Caseworker II
Baltimore City Department Of Social Services
Baltimore, MD
10.1997 - Current
- Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs, evaluate progress toward goals, and document service delivery.
- Assisted clients with job searches, budgeting, parenting skills, housing resources and other social services as needed.
- Coordinate placements for foster youth.
- Assess the placement needs of foster youth and identify providers that are able to meet individual needs.
- Collaborate with enternal and external partners to ensure that services are provided in accordance with federal and state mandate
- Facilitated Family Involvement meetings focusing on topics such as life skills development and conflict resolution.
Residential Youth Counselor
Charles Hickey Jr.School
Baltimore, MD
11.1992 - 09.1997
- Conducted intakes and assessments of youth to determine their needs
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as teachers, social workers, and law enforcement personnel, to coordinate services.
- Maintained accurate records of all interventions provided for documentation purposes.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed by de-escalating situations using appropriate techniques.
- Enforced rules and regulations in the residence according to agency policies.
- Promoted healthy relationships between peers by facilitating conflict resolution strategies.
- Participated in team meetings with multidisciplinary staff members to discuss progress of cases.
- Fostered a safe environment by monitoring activities within the residence while adhering to confidentiality standards.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Communicated with other staff to resolve problems with individual residents.
- Organized recreational activities for youth to foster socialization and positive development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD06-1997
Skills
- Client interaction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Records Management
- Client Advocacy
- Highly effective communication
- Issue identification and resolution
- Assessment skills
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications
- Self Motivation
- Service assistance and support
- Interpersonal and written communication
Timeline
Family Services Caseworker II
Baltimore City Department Of Social Services
10.1997 - Current
Residential Youth Counselor
Charles Hickey Jr.School
11.1992 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
Morgan State University