BROOKLIN LAIRD
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OBJECTIVE
Social work graduate dedicated to providing help and advocacy. Desire to speak for those who need a voice. Passion to work with families in crisis in the community.
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience working with children Integrity/Honesty
Strong communication skills CPR Certified
Families First Network/Department Organized
of Children and Families Intern Experience Case Management Experience
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Received excellent ratings on social work internship evaluations. Placed on Dean’s List for the 2015 Fall Semester, President’s List for the 2016 Fall and Spring Semester, and the Dean’s list for the Spring 2017 and Summer 2017 semesters at the University of West Florida.
EDUCATION
August 2017 Bachelors in Social Work
University of West Florida --- Pensacola, Florida
August 2015 Associate of Arts: General AA Studies
Northwest Florida State College --- Niceville, Florida
EXPERIENCE
07/2017 to Present Case Manager
Safe Connections Visitation Center---Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Managed cases that came into the office. Handled referrals from the Department of Children and Families/Families First Network. Facilitated orientations with new clients. Attended Early Childhood Court, Domestic Violence Court and attended court upon subpoena for clients. Connected with attorneys, Guardian ad Litem, judges and Children’s Legal Services. Participated in numerous supervised visitation trainings around the country. Updated the state database for client information and facilitated visitations with children and non custodial parents.
Intern 05/2017 to 08/2017 Family Services Counselor Intern
Families First Network---Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Assisted in working with families to complete case plans while maintaining confidentiality and cultural competency. Collaborated with counselors during home visits, daycare visits and home studies. Attended judicial reviews, shelter hearings and termination of parental rights trials. Introduced to FSFN and entered notes.
Intern 01/2016 to 04/2016 Visitation Monitor Intern/Paid Position
Paid Position 04/2016-Present Safe Connections---Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Supervised visits and interactions between noncustodial parents and their children. Basic case management, case documentation, office management. Client scheduling.
08/2015 to 4/2016 Barista
Starbucks --- Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Provide customers with prompt service, quality beverages and merchandise,
while maintaining a clean and comfortable environment. Daily cash handling.
Experience working with a team to create an inviting, functional environment.