Licensed Master Social Worker
Resume:
Shermesia Dean
MSW, LMSW
Contact
Ruston, La 71270
*************@******.***
Objective
To obtain a position that will provide me with an opportunity to further my career as a social worker by enhancing and improving the well- being and to help meet basic and complex needs of all people, with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable and high risk. Willing to relocate immediately.
Education
Master of Social Work
Major: Social Work
May 10, 2024
Grambling State University
Grambling, La 71245
Master of Arts
Major: Social Sciences
Concentration: Psychology
May 08, 2020
Grambling State University
Grambling, La 71245
Master of Science
Major: Criminal Justice
May 08, 2015
Grambling State University
Grambling, La 71245
Bachelor of Science
Major: Criminal Justice
December 20, 2013
Grambling State University
Grambling, La 71245
Experience
May 2021-April 2024
Child Welfare Specialist 3, Investigations Unit
The Department of Children and Family Service; Monroe, La
• Investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect of children in accordance with agency policy and state law.
• Obtains information through interviews with families, victims, and collaterals.
• Conducts Biosocial and Safety/Risk Assessments to prevent future maltreatment.
• Presents information gathered timely and efficiently for decisions regarding the child's immediate and ongoing safety.
• Documents all relevant and appropriate information gathered during the investigation and completes all required forms accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and Testify to all court documents.
• Provides families with Resources to strengthen protective parental capacities as well as strengthen youth's resiliency.
• Trains and assist new workers.
April 2018- March 2021
Child Protection Investigator 3
Texas Department of Children and Protective Service; Dallas, Tx
• Responds quickly to crisis situations involving children who may be in abusive or neglectful situations.
• Conducts forensic investigations of reports of abuse/neglect to children to determine if abuse or neglect occurred and conducts assessments to determine the current or future risk of harm to children.
Key Skills
Social Work
Direct Case Management
Trauma Informed Care
Teamwork
Interviewing
Assessments
Therapeutic Interventions
Referrals
Communication
Active Listening
Documentation
Challenging Environments
• Observe children for signs of any harm and assess the signs to determine if they are the result of abuse or neglect.
• Assesses child safety and takes the necessary actions to protect the child as appropriate.
• Determines action to be taken to remove or to reduce an immediate threat to the safety of a child to include working with families to identify family members who can assist with keeping the child safe, testifying in court to seek emergency protective services, placing children in substitute care, referring family for immediate crisis intervention therapy or other community resources.
• Documents all relevant and appropriate information gathered during the investigation and completes all required forms accurately and in a timely manner.
• Mentorship Program: Train new workers (Protégés) for 12 weeks
April 2017 -April 2018
Child Welfare Specialist 1, Investigations Unit
The Department of Children and Family Service; Monroe, La
• Investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect of children in accordance with agency policy and state law.
• Obtains information through interviews with families, victims, and collaterals.
• Presents information gathered timely and efficiently for decisions regarding the child's immediate and ongoing safety.
• Documents all relevant and appropriate information gathered during the investigation and completes all required forms accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and Testify to all court documents.
• Provides families with Resources to strengthen protective parental capacities as well as strengthen youth's resiliency. August 2016- April 2017
Disaster Case Manager
St. Vincent De Paul, Catholic Charities; Monroe, La
• To provide direct case management services to disaster survivors and their families through advocacy, information and referral, crisis intervention services, and recovery services.
• Conducts a thorough needs assessment for each disaster- affected client family and develops a recovery plan to address unmet needs identified thereby.
• Develop a relationship with client families to provide the best advocacy and direction to them so that they may achieve self- sufficiency as soon as practicable.
• Assists survivors to determine the best course of action for both short- and long- term recovery.
October 2015- August 2016
Social Service Analyst 1
The Department of Children and Family Services; Monroe, La
• To assess, evaluate, and provide social services that are administered by the Department of Children and Family Services.
• Interviews clients/applicants to obtain information, assess employment and educational history, work abilities, and training interests to determine the support services needed.
• Serves as case manager for assigned caseload by recording findings, recommendations and services provided; completes case record forms and any necessary correspondence in connection with assigned cases.
• Explains program to applicants and discusses its rules and procedures, assesses clients' willingness and ability to comply with program mandates, identifies barriers to participation, and selects resources to eliminate barriers.
• Monitors program participation to determine compliance and takes appropriate action to ensure that participants fulfill program obligations.
May 2014- June 2017
Mental Health Specialist
The United Methodist Children’s Home; Ruston, La
• Provide direct care for high-risk youth.
• Teaching Social Skills, fostering learning Skills and school readiness.
• Assist in the development of daily living plans for children.
• Demonstrate Trauma Informed Care
Licensure and Certifications
Licensed Master Social Worker (La & Tx)
Telehealth Certification Institute LLC; January 31, 2024
• Telemental Health Training Program
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