Special Ventroy
Humble,Tx
Summary
To obtain a position in Social Worker Services in an effort to utilize my experience as a social worker, along with my listening skills, organizational skills, and intrinsic motivation through my compassion, to help the community achieve better mental and emotional health in the hospital setting. Compassionate Social Worker with 10 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 demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship Student
Girls Inc. Greater Hosuton
Houston, TX
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in the organization of events such as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Conducted market research surveys and analyzed results.
- Organized data into spreadsheets and databases for easy access by other departments.
- Provided administrative support to project managers on assigned tasks.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for campaigns or initiatives.
Social Worker Child Protection Services/ Department of Children and Family Services
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Lafayette
04.2016 - 06.2023
- Conducted a thorough assessment of each allegation that has been reported
- Obtain accurate information from the client’s case, staff the case, and determine the validity of the case
- Ensure the safety of the child or children within homes
- Assessed for present danger and impending danger
- Knowledgeable of child development and family dynamics
- Utilized effective verbal and written communication
- Established and maintained effective working relationships
- Displayed robust problem-solving techniques
- Effectively operated in an emotion-filled environment, requiring home visits in isolated or high-crime areas and exposure to substandard and unsanitary living conditions
- Complete Court reports and Court proceedings.
Support Coordinator
Cadence of Acadiana
Lafayette
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Assessed clients’ social, environmental, medical, safety and economic needs
- Provided help for individuals to achieve their highest level of personal and economic independence within the community.
Louisiana Probation and Parole (Internship)
Lafayette
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Intake and processing with new clients
- Fingerprinted new clients
- Submitted new client information into multiple databases
- Assisted with office visits from clients
- Assisted with court proceedings for clients (Revocation Hearings)
Education
Master of Social Work -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Minor in Psychology -
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2014
Skills
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Compassionate
- Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
- Assessment skills
- Shelter arrangements
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Case Needs Assessments
- Behavior Improvement Plans (BIP)
- Skilled couples counselor
- Community Referrals
- Therapeutic Services
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Aftercare follow up
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Strategic planner
- Child Development
- Behavioral Management
- Addictions expert
- Child welfare and protective services
- Substance Abuse Expertise
Affiliations
- Volunteering with Boys and Girls club.
- Volunteering with Church events
- Volunteering with troubled youth
Accomplishments
▪ Dean’s List for Academic Achievement – 5 semesters
▪University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Academic Transfer Scholarship
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Black Faculty and Staff Association Award
Languages
English
Professional
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Internship Student
Girls Inc. Greater Hosuton
09.2023 - 04.2024
Social Worker Child Protection Services/ Department of Children and Family Services
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
04.2016 - 06.2023
Support Coordinator
Cadence of Acadiana
09.2014 - 04.2016
Louisiana Probation and Parole (Internship)
08.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Social Work -
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Minor in Psychology -
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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