Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Respectful and compassionate professional offering five year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Client Services
Natalie's Sisters
Lexington, KY
05.2019 - Current
Completes intakes with new clients and provides crucial resources
Provides services to 350+ clients, with a client-centered approach. This includes attaining State-Issued ID, SS Cards, Birth Certificates, Medical Insurance, and Medical Cards, Aiding in Attaining Housing in correspondence with the Office of Homelessness Prevention; Employment Assistance
Makes referrals to providers and local services for services such as MOUD, medical and dental
Schedules HIV/Hep C testing and community partner visits
Supervises Housing Specialist and practicum students
Increases public exposure of mission through multiple channels including news, podcasts and radio
Implemented a new database to track clients and services
Practicum Student
Lexington Rescue Mission
Lexington, KY
01.2020 - 08.2020
Completed applications and VI-SPDAT's with clients in Homeless Intervention Program
Led relapse prevention class for female inmates
Designed application for COVID-19 rent assistance fund and distributed $20K in COVID-19 ESFP grant funds.
Social Service Worker I
Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Nicholasville, KY
01.2017 - 01.2018
Conducted child abuse and neglect investigations
Provided court testimony in individual child welfare cases as required
Supervised support service provision to children and families
Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes