Compassionate and seasoned professional with comprehensive knowledge seeking to provide advocacy and serve those in need. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Coordinator
GISD Flint
08.2017 - Current
Link clients to resources throughout the community by building relationships
Evaluate, assess, monitor and track development of children ages 0-5
Ensure tracking and documentation of student records for compliance purposes
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate client care and reduce case management barriers
School Social Worker
Flint Community School
06.2009 - 06.2016
Implemented Individual Education Plans (IEP) and behavior plans for students
Assured proper tracking and documentation of student records and progress for compliance
Officiated the synchronization and planning of meetings with parents and teachers
Counseled parents and students on a daily basis
Facilitated support/crisis groups to help students
Family Service Worker
Flint Community Schools, Safe Schools Healthy Students
09.2006 - 06.2009
Managed students in grades 0-12 and implemented strategies to meet their emotional and mental health needs
Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services
Developed individual treatment plans for each child, ensuring that adequate monitoring and follow-up services are provided for each child
Maintained proper documentation on all individuals served, and communicate information for evaluation purposes to project manager
Intern Mental Health Therapist
Oasis Counseling
08.2006 - 05.2008
Provided mental health and substance abuse counseling clients, managed the therapeutic process by doing Bio psychosocial Assessments, individual Psychotherapy, and completion of termination process
Trained in diagnosed substance abuse and mental health disorders from DSM IV
Parent Educator
Flint Community Schools
08.2003 - 06.2006
Provided and implemented individualized lesson plans for child and parent to aid in child development
Conducted home visits to assess family environment and provide resources to combat behavioral or environmental setbacks
Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet needs
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Practice
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science - Family Community Services
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI
Skills
Advocacy
Relationship Building
Comprehensive Care Plans
Infant Mental Health
Special Education/Needs
Maternal and Child Nutrition
Certified School Social Worker
CPR/AED
Volunteer
Mark Ingram Foundation May 2011 - Present
NAEYC March 2001 - Present
NASW May 2008 - Present
Timeline
Service Coordinator
GISD Flint
08.2017 - Current
School Social Worker
Flint Community School
06.2009 - 06.2016
Family Service Worker
Flint Community Schools, Safe Schools Healthy Students