Sky'e Liggins
Newark
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in client care and crisis intervention. Compassionate social worker technician with several 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. I am a kind and respectful young woman with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities. Proven ability to manage diverse tasks and maintain organized records, driving effective case management and resource connection. Skilled in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, contributing to positive outcomes in both educational and social service environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker Technician
City of Newark OVPTR
Newark
07.2025 - Current
- Support social workers with direct client care and administrative duties.
- While we usually don't offer professional therapy, we can assist with client assessments, case management, and resource connections.
- Depending on the particular situation and company, my responsibilities may vary, but they may involve crisis intervention, record keeping, client interviews, and transportation.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS Education
Elizabeth
10.2024 - 03.2025
- The ability to execute lesson plans, control student behavior, and swiftly adjust to various classes.
- Communicated effectively with students, staff, and parents regarding classroom activities.
- Delivered engaging lessons in various subjects for K-12 students.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
Intern
Court Clerk (Newark Municipal Court)
Newark
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Operate the telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, and taking messages.
- Scheduling appointments. Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.
- Schedule court dates and times, and maintain and update appointment calendars.
- Assisted in organizing project documentation and maintaining filing systems.
Internship Student
Shani Baraka Women's Center
Newark
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Interactive in workshops.
- Review files.
- Answered/routed phone calls, and provided excellent customer service.
- Maintained organized files for project documentation and reports.
- Supported the staff with administrative tasks, as needed.
Volunteer
Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
Newark
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Prepare meals for people who are in need.
- Distribute turkey to over 60 citizens.
- Helped raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.
- Donated and distributed toys and games to the youth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ05-2024
High School Diploma -
University High School
Newark, NJ06-2019
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Client assessment
- Resource connection
- Record keeping
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Public speaking
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Empathy building
Certification
- New Jersey Substitute Teacher Certification
- New Jersey SORA License
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society (2017-2019)
- Top 10 Graduate (2019)
- Bachelors Degree In Sociology (2024)
References
Rahnisha Mayes (LCSW)
(973) 518-4603
Mayesr@ci.newark.nj.us
OVPTR Social Worker
Newark, NJ 07108
Shakira Mcknight
(862) 380-0910
Mcknight.shakira@yahoo.com
Angels Of Evolution (LLC) Mentor
Newark, NJ 07108
Timeline
Social Worker Technician
City of Newark OVPTR
07.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS Education
10.2024 - 03.2025
Intern
Court Clerk (Newark Municipal Court)
07.2024 - 08.2024
Internship Student
Shani Baraka Women's Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services
06.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Bloomfield College
High School Diploma -
University High School
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