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Rebecca Smallwood

Frankfort,OH

Summary

I am a dedicated Family Support Worker with extensive experience at Vinton County Local School, adept at behavioral intervention and service coordination. I have a proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance student success and family stability. I am skilled in crisis resolution and knowledgeable in child abuse dynamics, fostering strong relationships with families and community organizations. I have significant experience in service coordination between administrators, educators, families, community support and students.

As a Family support professional, I have a long history of delivering compassionate care and guidance to families. I am known for effectively managing complex cases and fostering positive outcomes. I encourage a strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring consistent support and trust within our team.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Support Worker

Vinton County Local School
08.2003 - 08.2025

As Family Support, I spent much of my time working directly with students, teachers and families. My job was to try to identify and address barriers to students being successful in school. Students often come to school and struggle to complete the tasks that are required of them. Vinton County is a rural community with very limited resources. Along with working directly with students, I also helped families find resources to help themselves and their children.

  • Engaged with families to identify needs, providing empathetic listening and guidance.
  • Coordinated with community organizations to facilitate family support initiatives and programs.
  • Assisted families in accessing resources and services to enhance well-being.

Children Sevices Investigator

South Central Job and Family Services
04.1994 - 08.2003
  • Conducted thorough investigations on cases related to child welfare and support services.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement and legal entities to gather critical evidence and testimonies. I worked closely with the prosecutor and often helped put together the case files for court.
  • Coordination of services necessary for reunification or family unit stability
  • Developed comprehensive reports detailing findings, recommendations, and action plans for case resolution.
  • Worked directly with families and children during after crisis situations

Education

University of Western Alabama

Completed 33 hours of coursework towards a Masters in School Counseling

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ohio University, Athens, OH
12-1994

Skills

  • Behavioral intervention support
  • Establishing professional boundaries
  • Leadership-As the IAT coordinator for 17 years
  • Knowledge of child abuse dynamics
  • Service coordination
  • Specialized autism training
  • School safety/Crisis training
  • Crisis resolution skills
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of education levels and family situations,

Work Availability

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Work Preference

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Part TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Timeline

Family Support Worker - Vinton County Local School
08.2003 - 08.2025
Children Sevices Investigator - South Central Job and Family Services
04.1994 - 08.2003
University of Western Alabama - ,
Ohio University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology