Nicolia Miller Briggs
Wilkesboro,NC
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Social Worker III
Alexander County Department of Social Services
Taylorsville, NC
03.2025 - Current
- Led foster care case management for children and families, ensuring safety, permanency, and timely service coordination.
- Conducted home visits, safety assessments, and risk evaluations to support placement decisions and ongoing case planning.
- Coordinated kinship, foster, and adoptive placements while matching child needs with available resources and supports.
- Prepared court reports, permanency plans, and documentation in compliance with child welfare policy and deadlines.
- Facilitated family team meetings to strengthen reunification efforts, clarify expectations, and resolve barriers to permanency.
- Advocated for the best interests of children during court hearings, contributing to favorable outcomes in custody disputes.
- Reduced case backlog by efficiently managing a caseload of multiple families, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.
Foster Care Assistant Social Worker I
Alexander County Department of Social Services
Taylorsville, NC
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted home, school, and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
- Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
- Collaborated with case managers and community partners to deliver effective treatment and case collaboration.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- 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.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Monitored client conditions and reported changes to supervisors and caseworkers promptly.
- Documented observations, visits, and services accurately in required case records.
- Coordinated appointments, transportation, and community resources for client support.
Social Worker Assistant
Alexander County Department of Social Services
Taylorsville, NC
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted client intake interviews and gathered documentation for social services case files.
- Assisted social workers with home visits, scheduling, and follow-up communications.
- Communicated clearly with clients to explain requirements, appointments, and next steps.
- Reviewed eligibility paperwork and organized supporting documents for program determinations.
- Upheld ethical standards of social work practice, ensuring that all actions were in the best interest of clients and their families.
- Transported children and families as directed by child welfare worker or visitation coordinator.
Teacher Assistant
Wilkes County Schools
02.2019 - 10.2023
- Provide support and oversight in the classroom alongside primary teacher to help ensure safety and quality learning for all students
- Assist with lesson planning, materials prep and implementation of lessons to support Individual Education Plans.
- Provided oversight to ensure safety
- Provide assistance for teachers in managing classes
- Prepare and provide lessons under guidance of primary teacher in all core subjects
- Supported primary teacher in conducting lessons, including hands-on projects
- Helped supervise students during field trips
- Provided 1:1 support for students working on Individual Education Plans
- Independently supervised groups of students
- Worked with reading groups to support students in literacy skills
- Provided day-to-day support in a classroom of [up to 13] middle school special education students
- Supported lead teacher with classroom activities, daily routines, and child supervision.
- Reinforced lesson instructions through one-on-one and small-group guidance.
Assisted Family Living Provider
Omni Visions
02.2005 - 12.2018
- Provided a home for an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Offered the individual a unique opportunity to live with a family unit
- State-licensed to provide care
- Provided daily meals, care and day to day living needs to individual
- Offered community support and transportation to stay active
- Worked in collaboration with Guardian, Case Workers, Doctors and other pertinent individuals to provide exceptional care
Habilititation Tech
Turning Point
01.2000 - 02.2005
- Helped clients develop daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting
- Helped clients develop social skills and participate in activities that interested them
- Provided support to families who had a loved one with a developmental disability
- Provided transportation to community events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC12-2024
Associate of Science - Human Services
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05-2021
Skills
- Community Service Oriented
- Time Management
- Organized
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Motivated
- Ability to work under pressure
- Works well with a team
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
Timeline
Foster Care Social Worker III
Alexander County Department of Social Services
03.2025 - Current
Foster Care Assistant Social Worker I
Alexander County Department of Social Services
12.2024 - 03.2025
Social Worker Assistant
Alexander County Department of Social Services
10.2023 - 12.2024
Teacher Assistant
Wilkes County Schools
02.2019 - 10.2023
Assisted Family Living Provider
Omni Visions
02.2005 - 12.2018
Habilititation Tech
Turning Point
01.2000 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Lees-McRae College
Associate of Science - Human Services
Wilkes Community College