Compassionate Social Worker with comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Club Volleyball Coach
KC Impact Volleyball
Kansas City, KS
08.2023 - Current
Developed and implemented practice plans to improve team performance.
Provided technical instruction, guidance and support to players.
Created a positive learning environment that encourages teamwork and respect.
School Social Worker
Scotland County Public Schools
Laurinburg, North Carolina
08.2015 - 05.2016
Tracked attendance of students and noted issues, including submitting truancy referrals where merited
Assisted teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students
Documented full student psychosocial histories as part of evaluation process
Utilized established assessment techniques to evaluate and diagnose social interaction and learning problems
Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas
Implemented behavioral improvements plans by working directly with teachers
Met with clients to determine necessary services and make treatment recommendations.
Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
Transitional Living Specialist
Youth Villages
Durham, North Carolina
06.2014 - 07.2015
Provide direct Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and substance use counseling to at-risk youth ages 16-22
Manage a caseload of up to 8 youth clients, ages 16-22
Create and implement individual service plans with each client
Work collaboratively with youth, family and community members
Provide crisis interventions and prevention methods to youth
Complete daily clinical documentation to include treatment plans, session notes, discharge plans and person-centered plans
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers, client and family members to promote client success.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinicial Social Work
George Mason University
05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
George Mason University
Skills
Certified NASM Personal Trainer
First Aid and CPR Certified
Positive Reinforcement Techniques
Referral Coordination
Verbal and Written Communication
Excellent interpersonal skills
Case management
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
Nasm Certified personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), 10/2022