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Taleicia Barnhill

New London,CT

Summary

Professional with experience in social work, prepared to make impact. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy, with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, known for effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Department of Children and Families
Norwich, CT
09.2024 - Current

assessing, coordinating, and monitoring services for children and families in crisis to ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being.

  • Collaborate with families to create action plans addressing safety concerns.
  • Set attainable goals for parents
  • Work with courts, attorneys, and child advocates to ensure compliance.
  • Connect families with counseling, substance abuse treatment, parenting programs, and other resources.
  • Monitor family progress and compliance with the case plan.
  • Work closely with foster families, social workers, therapists, law enforcement, and schools.
  • Ensure children’s medical, educational, and emotional needs are met.
  • Write reports, document case progress, and present findings in court.
  • Advocate for the child’s best interests in legal proceedings.

Service and Engagement Team Lead

Target
Waterford, CT
08.2018 - Current

Ensuring guests have a positive experience, team members are well-supported, and front-end operations run smoothly. the position has given me the ability to thrive in fast-paced and people-focused role that requires strong leadership, organization, and customer service skills.

  • Create a welcoming and friendly environment for guests and team members.
  • Model and coach team members on delivering excellent guest service.
  • Address guest concerns, resolve issues, and handle escalations.
  • Supervise team members to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Monitor cash handling procedures and compliance with policies.
  • Train, coach, and motivate team members and provide real-time feedback to improve team performance.
  • Assist in scheduling and shift coverage to maintain smooth operation
  • Support sales goals by ensuring the team meets service expectations.
  • Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Address and problem solve technical issues
  • Assist with safety and security concerns, loss prevention, and emergency procedures

Social Work Intern

Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School
Norwich, CT
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborating with staff and school social workers to create intervention strategies
  • Promoting the general well-being of students
  • Attending student support team meetings
  • Assisting with individual and group counseling sessions
  • Attending intake meetings for students to meet eligibility for services outside the school system

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

Southern Connecticut State Univeristy
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05-2023

Skills

  • Case management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client assessment & evaluation
  • Advocacy & resource coordination
  • Treatment planning
  • Child welfare & family services
  • Mental health & substance abuse support
  • Conflict resolution & mediation
  • Documentation & report writing
  • Knowledge of social work ethics & regulation
  • Experience in leadership and strong communication
  • Problem-solving & decision-making abilities

Timeline

Department of Children and Families
09.2024 - Current

Social Work Intern

Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School
09.2022 - 05.2023

Service and Engagement Team Lead

Target
08.2018 - Current

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

Southern Connecticut State Univeristy

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Southern Connecticut State University
Taleicia Barnhill