Lashonda Griffin
1915 Buxton Rd.,NC
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
ECU Family Medicine
03.2022 - Current
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times
Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care - Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes
- Managed over 50 customer calls a day.
Income Maintenance Caseworker
Pitt County Department Of Social Services
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Developed individual plans for self-sufficiency.
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
- Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process
- Assisted clients with completion of applications and paperwork
- Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Made referrals to appropriate services.
- Gathered information via telephone, mail or in person from 50 clients per day applying for assistance.
Income Maintenance Caseworker
Beaufort County Department Of Social Services
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed individual plans for self-sufficiency.
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
- Developed individual plans for self-sufficiency
- Determined if applicants met eligibility for public assistance programs.
- Assisted clients with completion of applications and paperwork
- Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process
- Made referrals to appropriate services.
- Gathered information via telephone, mail or in person from 50 clients per day applying for assistance.
- Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes
- Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals
- Used computer-aided guidance packages such as skills assessment tools, career planners, psychometric tests and personal inventories to assist clients in determining strengths and weaknesses
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Barton College
Wilson, NC05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC05.2009
No Degree - Cosmetology
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC10.1996
Skills
- Case management
- Data collection and management
- Confidential case documentation
- Efficient under pressure
- Social services
- Cooperative
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Social Worker
ECU Family Medicine
03.2022 - Current
Income Maintenance Caseworker
Pitt County Department Of Social Services
06.2019 - 03.2022
Income Maintenance Caseworker
Beaufort County Department Of Social Services
03.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Barton College
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Pitt Community College
No Degree - Cosmetology
Pitt Community College
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