Tiffany Leslie
Yellow Springs,Ohio
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated social work professional with hands-on experience in victim advocacy, juvenile justice, and case support services. Skilled in client interviewing, needs assessments, documentation, and community resource coordination. Committed to trauma-informed, client-centered practice and advocacy for vulnerable populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Worker
CLARK COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICE – FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES DIVISION
04.2019 - Current
- Conduct individual and family interviews to assess client needs, strengths, and safety concerns.
- Conduct intake assessments and investigations involving allegations of abuse, neglect, and dependency in accordance with state regulations
- Interview children, caregivers, and collateral contacts to obtain accurate and comprehensive information
- Complete risk, safety, and family assessments and develop individualized case plans.
- Manage ongoing child welfare cases focused on child safety, permanency, and family stability
- Coordinate services with courts, schools, law enforcement, medical providers, and community agencies
- Facilitate referrals for mental health, substance abuse, parenting education, and supportive services
- Prepare detailed case notes, documentation, and court reports
- Participate in court hearings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary team meetings
- Apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices in all client interactions
- Provided advocacy services within court settings, supporting individuals affected by abuse, disability, and poverty
- Maintained detailed case records and prepared reports in compliance with legal and agency requirements
- Referred clients to community resources.
- Built collaborative relationships with community agencies to ensure coordinated and non-duplicative service
- Communicated with referral sources, physicians, and associated staff
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
Victim Advocate Intern
CLARK COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE – SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Social Work Intern
CLARK COUNTY DETENTION CENTER – SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
Social Work Intern
CLARK COUNTY DETENTION CENTER – SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Wright State University
Dayton, OH04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Wright State University
Dayton, OH04.2018
Skills
- Case Management & Client Advocacy
- Assessments
- Crisis Intervention & Support
- Documentation & Record Keeping
- Community Resource Referrals
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Confidentiality & Ethical Practice
- Research & Data Collection
- Volunteer & Community Engagement
- Professional Communication
- Client assessment
- Service planning
- Motivational interviewing
Timeline
Social Service Worker
CLARK COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICE – FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES DIVISION
04.2019 - Current
Victim Advocate Intern
CLARK COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE – SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
09.2017 - 04.2018
Social Work Intern
CLARK COUNTY DETENTION CENTER – SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
01.2016 - 04.2017
Social Work Intern
CLARK COUNTY DETENTION CENTER – SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
10.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Wright State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Wright State University