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Yashica McDuffie

Winter Haven,Florida

Summary

Highly motivated and passionate Social Work Intern demonstrating the ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possessing strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers and advocate for clients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Polk County School Board
08.2023 - Current

Working directly with school administrations as well as students and families, providing leadership in forming school discipline policies, mental health intervention, crisis management, and support services.


  • Provided casework management, consultation and counseling services to improve student outcomes.
  • Identified community resources for students and families in need.
  • Provided individual and group counseling to students.

Intern

Orlando Health REACH
08.2021 - 05.2023

Managed caseload of 10+ clients per week, performing assessments and developing personalized care plans.

  • Identified support needs for patients and their families, develops action plan(s), and provided creative guidance in initiating and overcoming any self-management strategies.
  • Daily monitoring of progress towards discharge plans.
  • Refers patients to education regarding healthcare such as health & wellness programs, community agencies, public and private organizations, housing options, and other services, as appropriate.

Education

Masters of Social Work -

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Treatment Planning
  • Individualized counseling
  • Client Advocacy
  • Patient support
  • Collaborating with Multi-Disciplinary Teams

Timeline

Intern

Polk County School Board
08.2023 - Current

Intern

Orlando Health REACH
08.2021 - 05.2023

Masters of Social Work -

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Bethune-Cookman University
Yashica McDuffie