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Sheree Scott

Lithonia,GA

Summary

Compassionate Master's Level Social Worker with 27 years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with great communication skills, demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Support Interventionist

Dekalb County School District
Tucker, GA
01.2024 - Current
  • Attends IEP meetings, parent conferences, faculty meetings, and other events related to intervention efforts
  • Assess and monitor student behavior to ensure adherence to school policies and procedures
  • Provides individual, small group, and classroom-based interventions for students with behavioral issues
  • Developed positive relationships with students through individual meetings and check-ins
  • Collaborates with teachers, parents, guidance counselors, administrators, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals to create comprehensive intervention plans
  • Facilitates conflict resolution between students in order to reduce bullying incidents
  • Utilizes techniques such as behavior modeling and role-playing to improve interactions between students
  • Conducts peer mediation sessions and conflict resolution groups
  • Collaborates with counselors, social workers, and the district's equity and inclusion coordinator regarding attendance and behavior improvement strategies.

Social Worker/Health and Wellness Coach

Lithonia
GA
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans
  • Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals
  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options
  • Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress
  • Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to client
  • Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals that address client needs
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills
  • Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes
  • Formally trained and volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate
  • Advocated for the best interest of abused and or neglected children in Juvenile Court Proceedings
  • Trained in Rapid Eye Therapy and used to assist clients in the release of trapped trauma through a safe natural process of eye movements with verbal input to release trauma
  • Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.

High Risk Obstetrics Social Worker

Wellcare of Georgia
Atlanta, GA
05.2012 - 04.2015
  • Outreached members telephonically and or in person, coordinated members case management services
  • Conducted social work assessments of high risk pregnant members needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans
  • Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals
  • Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients
  • Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress
  • Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options
  • Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients
  • Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations
  • Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings
  • Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs
  • Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care
  • Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes and narratives with computer-based applications.

Family Intervention Specialist

Youth Villages
Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 05.2012
  • Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, identify needs, and develop treatment plans
  • Provided individual and family therapy to clients in a variety of settings
  • Collaborated with other professionals, such as social workers, psychiatrists, attorneys, and probation officers
  • Educated families about available community resource services and made referrals
  • Coordinated case management activities with outside agencies to ensure continuity of care
  • Provided crisis intervention services when appropriate during home visits or phone calls
  • Monitored client progress over time by conducting follow-up interviews or assessments as needed
  • Created an environment that was conducive to effective communication between all parties involved in the intervention process
  • Helped facilitate resolution of conflicts within the family system through active listening techniques
  • Participated in training sessions and workshops related to best practices for family interventions
  • Built trust and rapport with families by demonstrating compassion in various situations.

Child & Family Therapist

Hosanna Therapeutic Services
04.2009 - 01.2010
  • Developed individualized behavior management plans based on each child's needs
  • Developed and implemented therapeutic treatment plans for children and families
  • Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the care of the child or family
  • Educated parents on parenting techniques that promote healthy development in their children
  • Engaged with at-risk youth in the community by providing mentoring services.

Medical Social Worker

Grady's Children Hospital, Hugh Spalding
Atlanta, GA
09.1997 - 04.2009
  • Facilitated referrals to community resources, such as housing or financial assistance programs
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to create treatment plans for patients
  • Coordinated discharge planning services, including arranging transportation and home care assistance after hospitalization
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and their families
  • Addressed barriers to care, including transportation, financial issues, and language
  • Investigated child abuse or neglect cases and exercised protective actions when necessary
  • Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises
  • Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.

Child Protection and Investigation

Florida Department of Children & Families
DeLand, FL
11.1996 - 08.1997
  • Responded to emergency calls involving suspected instances of child abuse or neglect
  • Conducted investigations into reports of child abuse or neglect
  • Attended training seminars on topics related to child welfare services and best practices for conducting investigations into allegations of abuse or neglect
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving physical abuse or neglect of children
  • Reported any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect according to state guidelines
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement and social service agencies to investigate suspected child abuse incidents
  • Prepared reports summarizing the findings of investigations into alleged child abuse cases
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding child abuse investigations.

Education

Georgia Professional Standards Commission
06.2027

Georgia Parent Support Network

Rapid Eye Institute

Emory University

Master of Science - Social Work

Fordham University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

York College of The City University of New York

Skills

  • Family Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Resource Navigation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Educational Support
  • Client Advocacy
  • Safety Planning
  • Crisis Assessment
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Family Case Management
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Community Resources
  • Confidential Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Child Welfare and Protective Services
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Aftercare Follow up
  • MS Office
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Case Management
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Mood Disorders Knowledge
  • Community Referrals
  • Mandatory Reporting Procedures
  • Court Hearings
  • Child Development
  • Compassionate
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Social Services
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • AED

Timeline

Behavior Support Interventionist

Dekalb County School District
01.2024 - Current

Social Worker/Health and Wellness Coach

Lithonia
01.2016 - 01.2024

High Risk Obstetrics Social Worker

Wellcare of Georgia
05.2012 - 04.2015

Family Intervention Specialist

Youth Villages
01.2010 - 05.2012

Child & Family Therapist

Hosanna Therapeutic Services
04.2009 - 01.2010

Medical Social Worker

Grady's Children Hospital, Hugh Spalding
09.1997 - 04.2009

Child Protection and Investigation

Florida Department of Children & Families
11.1996 - 08.1997

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Georgia Parent Support Network

Rapid Eye Institute

Emory University

Master of Science - Social Work

Fordham University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

York College of The City University of New York

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