McKenzie Banks
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Embrace Alabama Kids
03.2021 - Current
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
- Trained specialized foster parents to care for children with severe behavioral and emotional needs.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Supervised social work student interns from the University of Alabama.
Social Work Intern
Embrace Alabama Kids
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Represented organization within local communities to provide advocacy services to clients and establish relationships with other organizations.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
Social Work Intern
Bolivar County Community Action Agency
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment and support resources.
- Conducted weekly home visits with families experiencing homelessness.
Education
Masters in Social Work - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2021
Bachelors in Social Work - Social Work
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05.2020
Skills
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker
Timeline
Social Worker
Embrace Alabama Kids
03.2021 - Current
Social Work Intern
Embrace Alabama Kids
01.2021 - 05.2021
Social Work Intern
Bolivar County Community Action Agency
01.2020 - 05.2020
Masters in Social Work - Social Work
The University of Alabama
Bachelors in Social Work - Social Work
Delta State University
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