Services Service
Resume:
Jessica L. Dukes, MSW
****** Wesley Stonecrest Circle
Lithonia, GA 30038
*******.********@*****.***
Education
Doctor of Social Work Beginning October 2010
Capella University
Masters of Social Work May
2010
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Social Work May 2007
Winthrop University
Experience
Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services
Social Services Supervisor September 2010-Present
. Directs professional staff in delivery of services
. Directs professional staff in developing their skills, delivering
quality services, and documenting efforts
. Promotes awareness of programs within the community
. Regulate workloads in accordance with agency goals
. Ensures the immediate and follow-up actions for at risk clients occur
in a timely manner
. Ensures efficient and timely delivery of services
Sumter County School District 2 August 2009-April 2010
School Social Work Intern (Part-time)
. Coordinate day-to-day activities
. Facilitate small groups
. Administer adolescent depression screenings
. Collaborate with parents and recommend appropriate services
Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services July 2008-July
2009
After Hours Sr. Social Worker (Full-time)
. Answered calls for emergency intake reports of child abuse, neglect,
and/or dependency
. Conducted investigations and assessments after hours
. Identified and recommend services and programs
. Coordinated with other agencies or departments
. Petitioned the court for removal of children from the home if at risk
or harm
Gaston County Department of Social Services June 2007-June
2008
Child Protective Services Social Worker III (Full-time)
. Investigated accepted child protective service reports
. Assessed risk of harm to children and determines if children are
abused, neglected or dependent
. Petitioned the court for removal of children from the home if at risk
of harm and provides information to the court on the circumstances of
the child
. Provided services to children found to be abused, neglected or
dependent
Mecklenburg County Department of Social Service December 2006-April
2007
Permanency Planning Social Work Intern (Part-time)
. Client Population Served: Minor children in the legal custody of the
Department of Social Services and their parents and/or relatives
. Assisted various social worker's with daily activities, i.e.
referrals, telephone contacts, visits
. Attended juvenile court and successfully interface with all involved
parties
. Ensured that service providers were adequately providing services
. Made monthly home visits with assigned children and their removal
parent/caretaker
. Summarized contact with children and families in written format
. Completed child adoption profiles
Volunteer Experience
. Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte, NC
. Workshop Presenter National Association of Social Work Conference,
Myrtle Beach, SC
Skills
. Communication--Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with
the use of proper grammar
. Interpersonal Skills-Ability to adapt to new situations and work well
with co-workers
. Flexible-Open to new duties and interested in improving efficiency on
assigned tasks
. Attention to Detail--Concerned with quality, produce work that is
orderly and attractive, ensure tasks are completed correctly and on
time
. Abilities: Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical,
counseling and case management skills
. Computer: Microsoft Office Applications, and Internet Tools
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