Nicola Denise May
Barboursville ,WV
Summary
With over 26 years of experience in social work, I have a proven track record of making a positive impact in the lives of others. I excel in communication and problem-solving, enabling me to effectively address the needs of individuals and communities. My strong organizational abilities have led to successful coordination of services with community stakeholders. I am efficient in streamlining processes, resolving issues, and improving communications, consistently achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homeless Liaison/School Social Worker
Cabell County Schools
12.2017 - Current
- Communicate and assist with at-risk students and their families regarding their needs
- Collect data on homeless students to report to Student Support Administrator
- Recommend social services to support at-risk students and their families
- Collaborate and assist administrators, teachers, community organizations and other school staff to identify at-risk students and families
- Provide direct and indirect Social Work services to students/families experiencing homelessness
- Assist shelters, missions and community agencies and school personnel in identifying students and supporting students with their basic, academic and behavioral needs
- Complete monthly reports to Student Support Services Coordinator regarding homeless expenses and assist with McKinney-Vento budgeting
- Counsel students as needed to ensure their mental health stability
- Provide professional development and trainings to the county board of education, school staff and community organizations regarding foster care and McKinney-Vento students
- Field supervisor to Marshall and Concord University Social Work students
- Collaborate with other homeless community organizations in assisting homeless families with services
- Complete other assignments as needed per Student Support Services Coordinator
- Attend meetings and trainings with the West Virginia Department of Education
- Supervisor: Previous Supervisor- Sherri Woods-previous and current Supervisor Keith Thomas (304-528-5000)
Regional Adoption Specialist (Social Services Worker III)
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources/ West Virginia DoHS
01.2001 - 12.2017
- Prepare court reports and attend court proceedings on clients
- Complete case management duties and all associated documentation
- Counsel foster care children and foster parents as needed
- Correlate services with community agencies to aid clients with treatment
- Arrange and attend Multiple Disciplinary Treatment Teams for clients
- Complete all necessary fieldwork
- Coordinate necessary paperwork with attorneys to file adoption petitions for children in Department custody
- Follow Department of Health and Human Resources policy and procedures to provide services for children and families
- Attend to client crises as they arise
- Supervise other Regional Adoption Specialists when needed
- Assisted in training new employees
- Attend and assist with state foster care recruitment and retention meetings
- Field Supervisor for Concord University and Marshall University Master of Social Work students
- Supervisor: Supervisor no longer with agency (304-528-5800)
Paid Internship
VA Medical Center
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Completed mental health intakes in primary care unit
- Participated in ongoing training
- Provided case management services to Veterans
- Provided individual and group therapy services to Veterans
- Assisted homeless Veterans with community resources
- Charted on individual activities and services delivered to Veterans in CPRS system
- Supervisor: Deanna Stump (304-429-6741)
Intern and contract social work services
Children First
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Assisted in preparing children and adolescent needs strengths assessments
- Arranged community services for clients
- Assisted in parenting education with clients
- Completed home evaluations on kinship families
- Supervisor: Taunja Hutchinson-Director (304-553-1055)
Child Protective Service Worker
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources/West Virginia DoHS
03.1998 - 01.2001
- Facilitated mental health treatment for adults and children in the community
- Completed child abuse investigations
- Worked directly and indirectly with law enforcement to assist with criminal prosecutions
- Prepared court reports and attended all pertinent court proceedings
- Completed case management activities and all necessary documentation
- Arranged and attended Multiple Disciplinary Treatment Teams
- Completed any necessary field work
- Followed Department of Health and Human Resources policy and procedures to provide services to children and families
- Assisted clients with crises as they arise
- Supervisor: Supervisor no longer at agency (304-528-5800)
Resident Counselor
Barboursville School
10.1994 - 03.1998
- Supervised juveniles within the therapeutic residential setting
- Completed individual documentation at the end of every shift
- Performed crisis interventions with clients
- Assisted with group counseling
- Attended treatment team meetings
- Attended all necessary training
- Performed as lead Residential counselor on shifts
- Supervisor: Supervisor no longer with agency (304-736-0915)
Childcare Worker
Stepping Stones Inc.
06.1994 - 10.1994
- Supervised juveniles within the therapeutic residential setting
- Completed individual documentation at the end of every shift
- Performed crisis interventions with clients
- Assisted with group counseling
- Attended treatment team meetings
- Attended all necessary training
- Supervisor: Supervisor no longer with agency (304-429-2297)
Education
Adult Education
Marshall University
Huntington, WVMaster of Social Work - Master of Social Work
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia05-2014
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Marshall University
Huntington, WV12.1996
Skills
- Case management
- Data collection
- Social services coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Professional development
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Cultural competency
- Public speaking
- Training facilitation
- Goal setting
- Collaborative relationships
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Complex problems analysis
- Home visits
- Resource advocacy
- Reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Audit reporting
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners.
Job Related Training
- Numerous training's in substance abuse treatment, child abuse trauma, mental health diagnoses, sex offender treatment, student homelessness and child abuse.
- PRIDE training to become a foster parent for WVDHHR in 2006.
- Practicing Licensed Social Worker for the State of West Virginia since 1998.
Certification
- WV Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Homeless Liaison/School Social Worker
Cabell County Schools
12.2017 - Current
Paid Internship
VA Medical Center
08.2013 - 04.2014
Intern and contract social work services
Children First
06.2012 - 09.2012
Regional Adoption Specialist (Social Services Worker III)
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources/ West Virginia DoHS
01.2001 - 12.2017
Child Protective Service Worker
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources/West Virginia DoHS
03.1998 - 01.2001
Resident Counselor
Barboursville School
10.1994 - 03.1998
Childcare Worker
Stepping Stones Inc.
06.1994 - 10.1994
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Marshall University
Adult Education
Marshall University
Master of Social Work - Master of Social Work
West Virginia University
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