Human Resources High School

PROFILE

* Excellent communication and computer skills

* Extremely organized and resourceful

* Strong ability to work in diverse settings as a participant and as

a leader

* Able to work independently efficiently

* Known for being dependable, thorough, detailed and time-oriented

EDUCATION

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

05/09

Master of Social Work

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama

05/08

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Psychology Minor

LICENSURE

Licensed Master Social Work, State of Alabama

License #: 2830G; Expiration: January 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Social Worker, State of Alabama, Birmingham, AL

04/10-Present

* Investigate alleged child abuse and neglect

* Complete home evaluations and comprehensive family assessments

* Provide immediate crisis intervention

* Facilitate individual service plans and participate in discharge

planning with surrounding hospitals

* Assess needs, identify barriers and determine the delivery of

appropriate services

* Advocate for clients through case staffing and multi-needs panel

* Refer clients to community resources and partnership with providers to

initiate services

Family and Child Specialist, Gateway Alliance, Birmingham, AL

02/10-04/10

* Assessed needs and determined the best long-term permanent plan

* Facilitated reunification with biological family

* Provided intensive in-home services

* Assisted families with utilization of community resources

Program Assistant, Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY), Washington, DC

05/09-08/09

* Conducted interviews with individuals seeking employment for various

positions

* Coordinated therapeutic, educational and recreational activities for

Summer Enrichment program

* Developed detailed budget for Summer Enrichment program

* Supervised a group of 25 youth ages 12-17 during Summer Enrichment

activities

* Managed 5 summer workers ages 14-21

* Assisted in event planning to raise awareness for homeless youth

* Co-facilitated etiquette and business classes

* Managed bi-weekly meetings and community projects for SBY's Youth

Advisory Board

* Recruited, organized and presented information regarding Project Safe

Place to middle and high school students within DC area

M.S.W. Intern, Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY), Washington, DC

01/09-04/09

* Assisted in developing new initiatives such as curfew violation

reduction within the community

* Provided leadership in restructuring and implementing SBY's Youth

Advisory Board

* Assisted in investigating confidential matters involving alleged staff

indiscretions

* Conducted initial interviews with potential staff for counselor and

director positions

* Facilitated surveys relating to neighborhood crime and effectiveness

of public school education

* Provided support to the development and human resources departments

in preparing proposals for funding and documents for the residential

re-licensing process

* Aided in organizing and planning special events within organization

* Provided support to SBY programs by developing a work-plan,

restructuring caregiver support group, and preparing monthly and

quarterly reports

B.S.W Intern, Jefferson County Department of Human Resources, Birmingham,

AL 01/08-05/08

* Collected confidential information from the community reporting child

abuse and neglect

* Conducted assessments regarding alleged child abuse and neglect

* Utilized resources within the community relating to shelter,

childcare, and transportation

* Arranged fundraiser to collect items for children in custody

TRAININGS

* Targeted Case Management Certification Training - 2010

* Adult, Child and Infant CPR/First Aid - 2010

* Managing Crisis Safely Training - 2010

* Healthy Interventions Training - 2010

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