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Sophia N. Simpson

Mount Vernon,NY

Summary

Client-focused Human Services Specialist with excellent people and listening skills needed with experience working with people across the socioeconomic spectrum. Motivated professional with over 15 years of analyzing data to determine client eligibility. Successful establishing working relationships with clients, community resources and other agency staff.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Master of Social Work Intern

Massachusetts General Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022

Adolescent Clinic

  • Performed TRAQ consults and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
  • Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
  • Assisted social workers with medical records reviews to facilitate improved performance and quality assurance.
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.

Social Service Case Worker I

Jefferson County DHR
02.2022 - 05.2022

Foster Care Department

  • Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
  • Provided transportation for children and parents to and from visits and court.
  • Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
  • Provided on-going support to resource parents through coaching and crisis intervention techniques.

Social Service Case Worker I

Walmart
05.2021 - 09.2021

Child Abuse & Neglect Department

  • Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
  • Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
  • Provided social work services to groups, including psychosocial assessments, individual and family therapy, case management, discharge planning and referrals.
  • Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
  • Visited individuals in homes and attended group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures.
  • Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.

Cashier/Door Greeter

2nd Chance Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Pro.
07.2018 - 12.2019
  • Acknowledged and greeted building residents and guests with courtesy and urgency by opening doors and offering assistance.
  • Responded to resident complaints, questions, concerns and suggestions and conducted quality assurance follow-up to building issues and inquiries.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided customer service by selling tickets and merchandise, answering questions and distributing programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.

Social Work Intern

Company Name
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
  • Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
  • Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
  • Completed home wellness checks under licensed social worker supervision to verify client well-being in healthy and stable environment.
  • Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dallas County High School
Plantersville, AL

Master of Arts - Social Work

Troy University
Troy, AL
07.2022

Associate of Arts - Major:Social Work Minor: Psychology

Talladega College
Talladega, AL
05.2020

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case management
  • Referrals and networking
  • Sexual Assault Victim Counseling
  • Program Development and Management
  • Social services
  • Applied behavioral analysis
  • Compassionate
  • Confidential case documentation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Family reunification specialist
  • Skilled community-based case manager
  • Data collection and management
  • Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS)
  • Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology

Certification

  • 2021 Child Abuse Mandated Reporters Training
  • 2021 Adult Abuse Mandated Reporters Training

Affiliations

  • 2019: Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Timeline

Master of Social Work Intern

Massachusetts General Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022

Social Service Case Worker I

Jefferson County DHR
02.2022 - 05.2022

Social Service Case Worker I

Walmart
05.2021 - 09.2021

Social Work Intern

Company Name
08.2019 - 11.2019

Cashier/Door Greeter

2nd Chance Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Pro.
07.2018 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Dallas County High School

Master of Arts - Social Work

Troy University

Associate of Arts - Major:Social Work Minor: Psychology

Talladega College
Sophia N. Simpson