PATRINIA GRAYSON
Social Worker
Detroit,MI
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supports Coordinator
The Childrens Center
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
CASE MANAGER CCBHC
NEIGHBOR SERVICE ORGANIZATION
06.2021 - Current
- Facilitate patient care by assessing patient needs.
- Evaluating treatment options.
- Creating treatment plans, coordinating care, and gauging progress.
- Improve clinical outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and promote cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare
12.2016 - 06.2021
- Assist clients in day-to-day activities and communication.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Responsible for assisting behavior analysts to implement behavior reduction.
- Implement skill acquisition treatment plan.
- Monitor client's behavior & record and collect data on client's progress.
Internship/Substance Abuse Counselor
National Council on Alcoholism Vantage Point Treatment Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Listen to clients describe their problems and help clients toward recovery.
- Discuss coping skills, such as 12 step programs, more.
- Teach clients how to modify their behavior w/ substance abuse.
- Leading group therapy and referring clients to support groups.
Security Officer
H&P Protective Services
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Conduct vehicle patrol of assigned locations; monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Writes daily reports, notes any unusual circumstances and any damage to property.
- Monitors entry and exit of visitors and employees.
- Responds to security alarms and takes necessary action.
- Acts as a dispatcher for security and property operations employees.
- Answer telephone calls to answer questions and provide information.
Administrative Assistant/ Internship
Detroit Parent Network
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Perform clerical tasks.
- Answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files.
- Sending and receiving correspondence.
- Greeting clients and customers.
Security Officer, 36Th District Court
G4S Solution
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Inspected security technology and systems to ensure all are working correctly.
- Ensuring that the judges and judicial staff, court employees and general public visiting the courthouse are safe.
- Assist in processing prisoners entering and leaving custody.
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Counted, measured, and prepared medication under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Followed all cashier handling policies to prevent loss.
- Tendered customer transactions such as Credit/Debit Cards, EBT and Gift Cards, as well as cash and check transactions.
- Maintained records on prescription volume and sales.
- 6 months I was enrolled in school.
Security Officer
Greektown Casino
10.2000 - 01.2013
- Maintained constant surveillance throughout the casino watching for irregularities.
- Assisted in monitoring traffic as required.
- Maintained and controlled access to restricted areas.
- Maintained efficient security in both entry and exit points of casino; Checked ID cards to prevent underage visitors.
- Prevented, detected, and reported theft and unusual activities on Casino properties.
- Assisted in transporting money and chips within the casino.
Skills
- Disability support
- Elder care
- Motivational interviewing
- Child welfare services/case management system (CWS/CMS)
- Behavioral health
- Public policy
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management abilities
- Event planning
- Analytical skills
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professionalism
- Public assistance programs
- Reliability
- Generate reports
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Social services
- Teamwork
- Self motivation
- Time management
- Community outreach
- Policy implementation
- Multitasking
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
Supports Coordinator
The Childrens Center
06.2025 - Current
CASE MANAGER CCBHC
NEIGHBOR SERVICE ORGANIZATION
06.2021 - Current
Internship/Substance Abuse Counselor
National Council on Alcoholism Vantage Point Treatment Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare
12.2016 - 06.2021
Security Officer
H&P Protective Services
05.2016 - 12.2017
Administrative Assistant/ Internship
Detroit Parent Network
04.2016 - 06.2016
Security Officer, 36Th District Court
G4S Solution
12.2014 - 03.2016
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger
07.2014 - 12.2014
Security Officer
Greektown Casino
10.2000 - 01.2013