Otavia Grant
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Innovative Social Worker offering case management expertise, quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families. Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse populations. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills, offers creativity and flexibility, highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
AHRC Rockaway Parkway
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with community agencies to offer clients additional support.
- Monitored and reviewed treatment outcomes and goal achievement.
- Helped social worker with teaching clients appropriate conduct using behavior modification and stress management techniques.
- Assisted staff with rural communities and underserved populations outreach.
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
Social Work Intern
Police Athletic League Inc
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
Child Care Provider
Motherly Love Daycare
Brooklyn, NY
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
Voluntary Worker
Hanbury Home for Children
Manchester , Mandeville
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Promoted volunteer program through fliers, newsletters and social media.
- Pitched in to help with volunteer recruitment, retention and motivational programs.
- Kept weekly schedule up-to-date in scheduling book and maintained appropriate records according to company procedures.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY05.2023
Associate of Science - Applied Psychology
Northern Caribbean Institute
Jamaica 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Denbigh High School
Jamaica 07.2011
Skills
- Records Management
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Client Advocacy
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Social Work Intern
AHRC Rockaway Parkway
09.2022 - 04.2023
Social Work Intern
Police Athletic League Inc
01.2022 - 05.2022
Child Care Provider
Motherly Love Daycare
09.2018 - 04.2020
Voluntary Worker
Hanbury Home for Children
09.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Associate of Science - Applied Psychology
Northern Caribbean Institute
High School Diploma -
Denbigh High School
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