Michelle Brown
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Devoted social worker offering counseling, case management, crises management and problem-solving abilities developed over 27 years in the profession of social work. Well- developed assessment skills. Understands families and youth in the foster care system and their needs. Knowledgeable of what resources and services older youth need to thrive upon their emancipation. Highly organized in managing files and proficient in writing sociocultural assessments for school aged children being referred for special education services.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Chesapeake Public schools
09.2011 - Current
- Identify child(ren's) educational needs by interviewing them, their families and knowledgeable personnel such as teachers and counselors.
- Conduct individual/group counseling and therapeutic intervention services to improve levels of mental, social or behavioral functioning at school, the community, home, and work.
- Gather information to complete sociocultural assessments by interviewing parents/guardian connected to the youth.
- Provided crisis intervention services in response to school emergencies (i.e. deaths of students, faculty, staff).
- Assess families needs for housing, food, clothing, and/or financial assistance.
- Utilize good judgment to help solve problems.
- Finish tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays.
Foster Care Social Worker
Chesapeake
04.1995 - 09.2011
- Developed individualized case plans and options for treatment to meet policy driven reunification goals/objectives.
- Managed caseload of 8 clients with dual diagnoses to determine services required for effective treatment.
- Provided independent living skills workshops for teens and adolescents aged 14-21 to prepare them for emancipation.
- Monitored guardian/parents/foster parents compliance with court orders and service plans.
05.1990 - 05.1994
- Conducted individual and group counseling and therapeutic intervention services to improve levels of mental, social or behavioral functioning at home, work and in community
- Monitored progress of clients in active cases to identify service goal accomplishments and areas in need of improvement
- Counseled children and families on the optimal strategies for dealing with problems like mental health, abuse and medical issues
- Used good organizational skills to manage workload
- Managed daily tasks and sought opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
Education
Masters Degree - Social Work, Social Work
Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Skills
- Case management and service planning
- Group and individual counseling with school aged children, parents, caregivers
- Prepare reports
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Co-facilitated a Racial Equity Group for the Department of Exceptional Learningthrough Chesapeake Public Schools.
Timeline
School Social Worker
Chesapeake Public schools
09.2011 - Current
Foster Care Social Worker
Chesapeake
04.1995 - 09.2011
05.1990 - 05.1994
Masters Degree - Social Work, Social Work
Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
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