Tamiko Dixon
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Seasoned Social Worker with 20+ years of experience specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Serviced clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health in collaboration with other members of social service, educational and mental health care team. Demonstrated psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and advocacy skills. Provided superior customer service, empathy, assertiveness, active listening, prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Advocate and Family Mentor
Redirecting, Empowering and Strengthening Youth(Founder)
Madison, WI
09.1998 - Current
- Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required
- Diffused tense situations using active listening, calm and nurturing voice to resolve issues
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources
- Visited clients' homes to better comprehend environment and how it affects behavior and responses to situations
- Liaised between children, guardians and schools to best handle issues specific to youth
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to needs
- Worked to improve and enhance youth and family lives through effective and compassionate relationships
- Planned, promoted and managed groups to assisting children in attaining academic success
- Youth and parent support for overall success.
- Organized and facilitated group activities to help foster social skills among the youth.
- Provided guidance and support to families of children in need of assistance.
- Counseled youth on life choices, career paths, and educational opportunities.
Foster Care Provider
Family Works
Madison, WI
11.2015 - 07.2021
- Increased youth participation in pro-social activities through collaboration with therapist assistants and community resources
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Worked to improve and enhance youth's lives through effective and compassionate communication
- Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities
- Use proactive outreach initiatives to build resources for youth and families.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each child based on their needs and goals.
- Created daily schedules that incorporated educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities.
- Monitored the physical and mental health of children in the foster care system.
- Facilitated meetings with social workers, teachers, therapists, and other professionals as needed.
- Assisted in developing life skills such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, job searching.
- Supported families through providing resources or referrals to appropriate agencies or programs.
- Collaborated with family members to provide stability for the child within their home environment.
Senior Social Worker
Dane County Department of Human Resources
Madison, WI
06.1997 - 02.2019
- Ability to provide best possible guidance to clients
- Wealth of knowledge related to resources and support systems throughout Dane County
- Provided social work services to adjudicated youth and families(high needs/risk), including intake/assessments, individual and family meetings, case management, school advocacy, team meetings, one on one meetings, discharge planning and referrals
- Wealth of experience working with minority youth and families
- Created and supervised community service projects for youth
- Implemented 'Independent Living' programming for youth
- Provided resources to secure adequate housing, medical care and employment for families by working with community agencies and support networks
- Provided support to youth pertaining to academic success, black excellence, positive self-identity, overall health and well-being( self-respect, self-love, mental, emotional and physical health)
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issue
- Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes, school and in the community
- Delivered comprehensive services to children, adolescents and adults involved with child welfare and prevention services
- Developed and executed various groups
- Operated with high integrity, built trust, and earned sustained credibility with youth, families, school and community resources
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence when communicating with youth and families
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide adequate resources( 40 Developmental Assets)
- Supervised interns from various colleges and universities
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.
Education
Child and Adolescent Development(certificate) - Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL07-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05-1998
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Safety Planning
- Child development knowledge
- Educational Support
- Transportation Coordination
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Service planning
- Family Support
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Client Needs Assessment
- Reliability
- Goal Setting
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Professional Demeanor
- Child welfare advocate
- Adaptability
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Skills
- Parental and guardian assistance
- Conducting interviews
- Self Motivation
- Home visits
- Problem-Solving
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Interpersonal Skills
- Client documentation
Timeline
Foster Care Provider
Family Works
11.2015 - 07.2021
Youth Advocate and Family Mentor
Redirecting, Empowering and Strengthening Youth(Founder)
09.1998 - Current
Senior Social Worker
Dane County Department of Human Resources
06.1997 - 02.2019
Child and Adolescent Development(certificate) - Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
UW-Whitewater