Sharon Bryant
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with a proven track record at Wayne County Department of Social Services, adept in crisis intervention and case management. Leveraged analytical thinking and empathy to enhance client well-being, achieving significant improvements in accessing essential services. Skilled in client advocacy and documentation, consistently promoting independence and positive behavior modification.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Wayne County Department of Social Services
06.2007 - 07.2018
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cherry Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2007
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Religious - Bachelor of Religious Studies
Wesleyan College
Goldsboro, NC04.2012
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Psychology
Wesleyan College
Goldsboro, NC04.2012
Bachelor In Architectural Studies - Psychology
Wesleyan College
Goldsboro, NC04.2012
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Social Services
- Attention to Detail
- Self-awareness
- Cooperative
- Analytical Thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Intervention Planning
- Case Documentation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Confidentiality
- Crisis Assessment
- Empathy building
- Assessment skills
- Client documentation
Timeline
Social Worker
Wayne County Department of Social Services
06.2007 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cherry Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2007
Religious - Bachelor of Religious Studies
Wesleyan College
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Psychology
Wesleyan College
Bachelor In Architectural Studies - Psychology
Wesleyan College
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