Tiffany Donahue
Newport News,VA
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker with two years experience in demonstrating a strong commitment to supervising social work interns from multiple universities. Experienced in ensuring social work interns understand the role and function of the agency services in addressing social and economic justice. Upholds a strong commitment to providing a continuum of care to youth and families that experience substance use and homelessness.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS MANAGER
BACON STREET YOUTH AND FAMILY
02.2021 - Current
- Consult with representatives of other agencies or programs and provides and coordinates client case management services.
- Provide social work interns with weekly face-to-face supervision.
- Recruit, retain and supervise BSW/MSW interns to supplement the outreach and prevention programs.
- Provide the knowledge base necessary for students to objectively assess client system's functioning and capacity to be involved in the helping process.
OUTREACH WORKER
GVPHC HOUSING STABILIZATION, HAMPTON ROADS, ECUMENICAL LODGINGS AND PROVISIONS, HELP, INC
02.2005 - 09.2020
- Assess referred individuals for risks of homelessness and provide diversion, housing counseling, and financial assistance to ensure housing stability
- Provide housing stabilization services to ensure clients maintain stable housing, including collaborating with Hampton Department of Social Services, and other service providers
- Meet monthly and as needed with clients on caseloads to develop housing stabilization plans
OUTREACH WORKER INTERN
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in planning veteran focused events, including volunteer events and fundraising initiatives
- Communicated with community organizations on a regular basis to coordinate services for veterans
- Maintained an outreach calendar of activities, including community employment events for veterans
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN
THE COMMITMENT HOUSE
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted in the supervision of residents, responded to all requests and emergencies during duty hours
- Actively encouraged and promoted involvement of the resident’s participation in group activities
- Ensure and maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA regulations
STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
HARDIN COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted with the Local Family Resource Center in the coordination efforts that ensured support and interventions for students that were failing academically
- Facilitated morning support groups for students with behavioral and emotional concerns
- Collaborated with school staff to plan and implement HCSs enrichment programs
DISASTER RELIEF INTERN| AMERICAN RED CROSS
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Assisted with the coordination of monthly blood drives
- Participated in community outreach and public relation initiatives
- Presented the emergency preparedness curriculum to over 200 elementary school students
CARGO SPECIALIST
U.S. ARMY
07.2000 - 10.2009
- Submitted military personnel paperwork for top secret security clearances
- Prepared and maintained military confidential records
- Prepared the transfer of military supplies for incoming and departing flights
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Social Work, Military Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work, APPLIED SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Watertown, NY 08.2013 - 05.2016
Skills
Team leadership and direction
Performance monitoring
Program leadership
Timeline
SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS MANAGER
BACON STREET YOUTH AND FAMILY
02.2021 - Current
OUTREACH WORKER INTERN
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
08.2019 - 03.2020
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN
THE COMMITMENT HOUSE
01.2019 - 07.2019
STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
HARDIN COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2018 - 05.2019
DISASTER RELIEF INTERN| AMERICAN RED CROSS
01.2016 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2013 - 05.2016
OUTREACH WORKER
GVPHC HOUSING STABILIZATION, HAMPTON ROADS, ECUMENICAL LODGINGS AND PROVISIONS, HELP, INC
02.2005 - 09.2020
CARGO SPECIALIST
U.S. ARMY
07.2000 - 10.2009
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Social Work, Military Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work, APPLIED SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE