Objective

To obtain a position as a social worker in an organization where I can have the opportunity to utilize my people-oriented and social work skills. I am a passionate social worker with the intention to make a difference in other people’s lives.

Experience

Trader Joe’s, Sales Associate Washington, DC 2003 - Present

Operate the cash register, ensure quality customer experience, stock merchandize and assisted in ordering merchandize.

Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center – Alexandria, VA Social Work Intern August 2018 – Present

To offers appropriate assistance when needed with application and other procedures Identifies the medically related psychosocial and emotional needs of the residents.

Maintains current knowledge and reference information about the community agencies and resources available to meet psychosocial and emotional needs.

Provides assessment of each resident and participates in the development and implementation of the comprehensive plan of care.

Involves the residents and family in the care plan.

Reviews and revises social services component of care plans as necessary to address new and changing needs of residents.

Documents social services interventions in the resident’s clinical records.

Informs residents and responsible parties of their rights and responsibilities including information about Advanced Directives.

Assists in the processing of EMS-DNR forms ensuring that executed forms are appropriately placed in the resident’s clinical records.

Provides information to residents and families about Medicare and Medicaid.

Friends of Guest House Alexandria, VA Part-Time Monitor Assistant May 2017 - September 2017

Ensured that clients attended meetings, administered breathalyzer, urine analysis, and medication.

Managed the front desk; received incoming and enquiries, and performed head counts to ensure that all the clients are available in the center.

Friends of Guest House Alexandria, VA Intern Case Manager August 2016 – May 2017

Friends of Guest House Alexandria, VA Case Manager Intern August 2016 – May 2017

Assisted one-on-one meetings with clients to assess their needs, and counseled women who wants to improve their lives to break the cycle of incarceration.

Performed biopsychosocial assessment, individual goal plan, action goal plan, and take progressive notes.

Assisted in getting resources and referrals for clients; attended staff meetings, community meetings and ran groups.

Wesley Housing Development Corporation Alexandria, VA Practicum Intern August 2015 – April 2016

Assisted in providing linkage and referral services, after school programs for kids.

Assisted in providing intervention programs with clients, and assisted in food distribution.

Also, assisted in program planning such as Financial Literacy, facilitated groups with kids and women, participated in the meetings with school counselors and social workers.

Conducted classroom observation with after school program for kids and teens.

The Child & Family Network Centers (CFNC) Alexandria, VA September 2014 – December 2014

Assisted in providing services to at risk children and families.

Assisted in conducting psychosocial assessment.

Participated in-home visits and assisted in women’s groups. Assisted in classroom observation for kids between 4 - 5 years old. Assisted in organizing cultural festivals for families.

Education

George Mason University, VA Master’s Degree in Social Work August 2016 – May 2019

George Mason University, VA Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work August 2013 – May 2016

Northern Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree – Major in Social Work December 2012

Crab Island Secondary Technical School, Banjul, The Gambia West Africa June 1988

Skills and Certifications

Highly skilled team-player with strong abilities dealing with customers, excellent communicator and people-oriented person. Basic experience with Microsoft office and an excellent time management skill.

CWS5691: Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators Online Training- Virginia Department of Social Services. October 2015

Online Training Mental Health Consequences of and Disaster - JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL of PUBLIC HEALTH. April 2016

What Is SBIRT and Why Use It? - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). April 2016

Referral to Treatment Online Training - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). April 2016

Brief Negotiated Interview (BNI) - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). April 2016

Screening Patients for Substance Use in a Clinical Setting - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). April 2016

Motivational Interviewing - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). April 2016

Highly skilled team-player with strong abilities dealing with customers,clients excellent communicator and people-oriented person. Basic experience with Microsoft office and an excellent time management skill. April 2016

Hobbies and Interests

Cooking, traveling and reading

References

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