Tamika Necole Williams MSW, LCSWI

**** ******** **. ***. ****

Tallahassee, Florida 32301

850-***-**** (Home)

850-***-**** (Cellular)

abg6ng@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain a position that combines my interests in social work

and child welfare practice and adult services. Identify and assess client

and family needs related to intake, placements and permanency for children

and families. Evaluate, coordinate and ensure necessary services for

families.

Professional Experience:

Generations, Inc. Tallahassee, Florida

June, 2010 - Present

. Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing

with their problems.

. Counsel clients individually and in groups sessions to overcome

dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes.

. Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is

happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into

themselves and their relationships.

. Asses for risk of suicide.

. Collaborate with clinical supervisor in the development of bio-

psychosocials.

. Collaborate with clinical supervisor, client and/or family in the

development treatment plans.

. Collaborate with clinical supervisor to modify treatment activities

and approaches as needed to comply with changes in client status.

. Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with

and supporting clients.

. Evaluate client's physical and/or mental condition on a regular basis.

. Evaluate effectiveness of counseling and clients' progress in

resolving identified problems and moving towards defined goals and

objectives.

Friends of Children, Tallahassee, Florida

January, 2008 - January, 2011

. Provide counseling in school setting and in the homes. Provide

parenting, individual and family counseling.

. Conduct one on one interviews with the person served or significant

other of the person served to obtain information concerning

developmental as well as medical history and other information that

affects the person served behavior.

. Observe person served to detect indications of abnormal, physical or

mental behavior.

. Provide cognitive behavior testing to provide the appropriate services

for the person served needs.

. Plans and administers therapeutic treatments such as behavioral

modification and stress management therapy. To assist person served

in controlling disorders or behaviors and other problems.

. Discuss progress towards goals with person served. Consult with

medical doctor or other specialist concerning treatment and amends

treatment plans as directed.

Intake/Placement Specialist, Big Bend Community Based Care, Tallahassee,

Florida

April, 2007-July, 2008

. Staff Department of Children & Families referrals for services with

Protective Investigator, Child Welfare Legal Services, Case Manager

and Case Manager Supervisor to determine case acceptance. Assess

appropriateness of referrals and risk level from Department of

Children & Families.

. Develop and maintain case and program documentation according to

contract and agency standards. Keep all eligibility/placement files

up to date and accurate.

. Assist with the coordination of services with other professionals and

conduct community outreach as needed.

. Provide specialized services. Assist family/caregivers in accessing

subsidy, medical coverage and other needed services for children.

. Facilitate placement by maintaining good relations with foster

home/facility providers.

. Complete all necessary paperwork (placement information form,

chronological entries, waivers, funding requests etc.) related to the

placement of children. Show diligence in locating appropriate

placements for children in and entering licensed care. Provide on

call support as required.

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Dependency Case Manager, Foster Care and Protective Services, Children's

Home Society/Big Bend Community Based Care, Tallahassee, Florida

December, 2005-April, 2007

. Coordinate the delivery of services, plan referrals and linkages to

clients and families.

. Develop and maintain case and program documentation according to

Department of Children and Families standards, including assessments,

treatment/case plans, progress notes, and staffing summaries.

. Prepare case status reports and make recommendations at court hearings

regarding reunification, termination of parental rights, and other

permanency plans.

. Prepare court documents including case plans, predisposition study,

judicial reviews and permanency reviews.

. Enter all information into Department of Children & Families

management information system.

. Provide support to children, caregivers, and family members to assure

stable placement and timely achievement of permanency.

. Assist family members in accessing subsidy, medical coverage, and

other needed services

. Coordinate cases as a member of an interdisciplinary team, which

includes supervisors, providers, Department of Children & Families

Investigators, and Legal Attorneys.

Education:

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

Master of Social Work, Graduated April 29, 2007

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

Bachelor of Social Work, Graduated April 30, 2005

Jefferson County High School

High School Diploma, Graduated May 1995

Software Packages:

. Word Processing: Microsoft Word & Word Perfect

. Other: Florida Safety Family Network (FSFN), Microsoft Excel & Power

Point

. E-Mail: Microsoft Outlook, AOL

. Operating Systems: Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows for Workgroups

. Network: Windows NT, Windows on Workstations

. Browsers: Internet Explorer & Netscape Navigator

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