Leontyne Weston
Hope,Hempstead (Hope)
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated Social Worker offering [Number] years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and [Area of expertise], as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Worker
Department Of Human Services
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06.2016
Skills
- Community Integration
- Statistical Forecasting
- Preschool Programs
- Home Visits
- Family Needs Assessments
- Case Planning and Management
- Family Reunification
- Household Chores
- Court Testimony
- Meal Cooking
Timeline
Family Services Worker
Department Of Human Services
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
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