Lydia Orear
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Committed Social Worker with 9 years of experience, passionate about empowering clients. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home visits. Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity in serving culturally diverse populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Educator
Youth In Need
St Louis, MO
04.2014 - Current
- Planned and provided home based services to prenatal persons, children and families with educational home visits
- In Partnership with the family formulate individualized goals and engage families in identifying their strengths/needs/interests
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Maintained appropriate records required by the program.
- Maintained Head Start Performance Standards as mandated.
- Organized socializations and parent meetings to promote physical, mental and social development for program families.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs
Support Teacher
Youth In Need
St Louis, MO
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Education
CDA - Child Development
National Credentialing Program
09.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Comenius University
Bratislava, Slovak Republic05.2002
Skills
- Knowledge of child development, Parents as Teachers Curriculum, Conscious Discipline and Trauma Smart Approach
- Knowledge of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma Disorders, Substance Abuse disorders
- Ability to establish positive relationship with clients
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Cultural Competency
- Ability to balance multiple tasks ad responsibilities
- Community Referrals
- Good Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
- CPR, First Aid, AED
Certification
- LMSW Licensed Master Social Worker State of Missouri, 9/2021
Timeline
Family Educator
Youth In Need
04.2014 - Current
Support Teacher
Youth In Need
11.2012 - 04.2014
CDA - Child Development
National Credentialing Program
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Comenius University
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