Teddrisa Byrd
Suisun City,CA
Summary
Motivated MSW with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Experienced in providing professional & culturally perceptive services to a diverse population. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Dedicated to promoting self-determination and strengthening individuals and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker III-Juvenile Probation
Solano County Probation
10.2023 - Current
- Reduced recidivism rates among at-risk youth by providing targeted interventions focused on skill-building, pro-social activities, and positive role modeling. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination & resource allocation for clients. Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs. Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members. Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns. Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support. Facilitated successful client transitions from residential facilities to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place. Led workshops on topics relevant to client populations served, empowering individuals with valuable knowledge and tools for self-advocacy. Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques. Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Social Worker LCSW PRN-
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants. Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members. Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns. Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans. Facilitated successful client transitions from residential facilities to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place. Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients. Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment. Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
Human Services Social Worker
Sacramento County Department Of Health And Human Services
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated skill in the application and utilization of social work methodology, concepts and practices in highly complex cases. Maintained and provide thorough, chronological, and timely case management. Staff with multidisciplinary team to identify and present solutions to consumer's complex problems. Worked under minimal management supervision and instruction, and exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative while consulting and coordinating with staff. Established and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgrounds, fellow employees, other agencies and the public. Interpreted social services programs, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, and court orders; and explain them to consumers, staff, and other agencies. Coordinated consumers with community resources and services. Conducted face-to-face or electronic assessments and make referrals to other social service agencies. Prepared reports, correspondence, and memorandum. Regularly participated in special work assignments and projects, case studies and committees.
Adoptions Social Worker
Sacramento County Child Protective Services
11.2016 - 07.2018
- .Enhanced family matching success by conducting thorough assessments and evaluations of prospective adoptive families. Ensured child welfare by performing comprehensive home studies and post-placement supervision visits. Facilitated positive adoption experiences by providing ongoing support, education, and resources to birth parents and adoptive families. Built strong relationships with community partners to expand referral networks for adoption services. Improved agency efficiency by maintaining accurate case files, documentation, and database records. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized case plans for children in need of permanent homes. Contributed to team goals by participating in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities focused on best practices in adoption services. Assisted diverse clients with cultural sensitivity while addressing their unique needs throughout the adoption journey. Promoted positive outcomes by regularly monitoring progress towards permanency goals for children in care. Advocated on behalf of children''s best interests during court hearings and legal proceedings related to their cases. Addressed potential disruptions in placements through proactive communication with all parties involved in the process before issues escalated.
Emergency Response Social Worker
Sacramento County Child Protective Services
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Provided case evaluation to a diverse client population. Provided intensive long and short-term case plans; assisted clients and their family by providing resources, emergency assistance, and made referrals to other agencies. Assisted in assessing problems and determining appropriate types of services; staffed with multi-disciplinary team in identifying and presenting solutions to client's complex problems. Interpreted and applied regulations, policies, procedures, laws, and court orders; and explained them to clients, co-workers, the public, and other agencies. Assisted clients in navigating the legal system, attending court hearings as needed and providing support throughout the process. Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques. Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members. Prepared court reports, correspondence, and memorandum.
Human Services Social Worker-SAS
Sacramento County Department Of Health And Human Services
03.2011 - 03.2015
- Provided consumers with access to community services through in home supportive services. Linked consumers with available community resources. Staffed with multi-disciplinary team to identify and present solutions to consumer's complex problems. Assessed consumer's needs and made referrals to other social service community service agencies. Interpreted and applied rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, and court orders; and explained them to consumers, co-workers, the public, and other agencies. Completed required home visits. Assembled and maintained accurate and complete case records. Documented the chronological record of case contacts. Prepared reports, correspondence, and memorandum. At regular intervals participated in special work assignments and projects; case studies and committees.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA01.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Human Services
University of Alaska, Anchorage
Anchorage, AK01.2005
Associates Degree - Human Services
University of Alaska, Anchorage
Anchorage, AK01.2003
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Effective communication
- Case Assessment
- Case Management & Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Capacity Building
- Safety Planning
- Motivational Interviewing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Worker III-Juvenile Probation
Solano County Probation
10.2023 - Current
Social Worker LCSW PRN-
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 09.2023
Human Services Social Worker
Sacramento County Department Of Health And Human Services
07.2018 - 09.2021
Adoptions Social Worker
Sacramento County Child Protective Services
11.2016 - 07.2018
Emergency Response Social Worker
Sacramento County Child Protective Services
04.2015 - 11.2016
Human Services Social Worker-SAS
Sacramento County Department Of Health And Human Services
03.2011 - 03.2015
Master's Degree - Social Work
Sacramento State University
Bachelor's Degree - Human Services
University of Alaska, Anchorage
Associates Degree - Human Services
University of Alaska, Anchorage
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