Toreakia Sanders
Social Worker
Orrville,AL
Summary
Aspiring Master's Degree candidate in Social Work at Alabama State University, driven by a passion for advocating for underserved communities and fostering positive change. Committed to leveraging academic knowledge and practical experience to address social issues and enhance the well-being of individuals and families. Eager to engage in hands-on learning opportunities that cultivate skills in counseling, community outreach, and program development. Dedicated to making a meaningful impact through compassionate service and evidence-based practices in the field of social work.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker II
Alabama Department of Human Resources
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate service plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services for at-risk populations.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during emergency situations to ensure client safety.
- Maintained accurate case documentation to comply with regulatory requirements and agency standards.
- Trained new staff on agency policies, procedures, and best practices in social work.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Educated families on available community resources
Pmc Social worker
Thrive Alabama
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Assists clients with resources needed.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop personalized service plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
Social Worker
Alabama Department of Human Resources
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Serves as the case manager for children in foster care
- Ensure that the children are placed in permanent stable families within as short a time frame as possible;
- Conduct protective service cases
- Conduct investigations visits involving children; visit foster homes
- Supervise visits between children and parents; testify regarding the status of the agency and/or parent’s progress towards the court approved placement.
Social Services Case Manager
Georgia Department of Family and Children Services
07.2015 - 05.2018
Internship
Warren Manor Health and Rehab
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Assist the Social Service Director
- Complete mood assessment
- Assisted with completing Medicaid applications
- Search resources for patient sponsors upon discharge
Internship
Amedysis Hospice
08.2011 - 01.2015
- Assisted Social Workers with tuck in phone calls for patients
- Assisted with Memorial Services
- Volunteered with home visits with patients on a weekly basis
- 08-14-11-14
Education
Bachelor's - Social Work
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05-2015
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Counseling
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Social services
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Intervention planning
- CPR, first aid
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker Alabama
- November 2018 to November 2020
Timeline
Social Worker II
Alabama Department of Human Resources
09.2022 - Current
Pmc Social worker
Thrive Alabama
01.2020 - 09.2022
Social Worker
Alabama Department of Human Resources
05.2018 - 01.2020
Social Services Case Manager
Georgia Department of Family and Children Services
07.2015 - 05.2018
Internship
Warren Manor Health and Rehab
01.2015 - 03.2015
Internship
Amedysis Hospice
08.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor's - Social Work
Alabama State University
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