Social Services Child Welfare

Ashley Good

Washington, DC 202-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Objective

Seeking a position in order to apply my university education, and listening and problem solving skills. Education

Norfolk State University- Bachelors in Social Work; GPA; 3.5/4.0 (August 2018-May 2023) Relevant coursework:

• Social Welfare Policies and Services

• Human Behavior and the Social Environment

• Generalist Practice

• Social Psychology

• Methods of Social Work Research

• Nature and Meaning of Child Welfare

Honors: National Society of Leadership and Success (April 2021) Whitney M. Young Social Work Society (October 2021) Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society (April 2022) Child Welfare Stipend Program (May 2022)

Work Experience

Petersburg Department of Social Services: Family Services Specialist I (September 2023-Present)

• Provide case management services for families that have complex challenges.

• Make well-informed decisions on behalf of children.

• Facilitate team meetings to build a positive rapport with the children and families being served.

• Refer clients to Family Assessment & Planning Teams.

• Engage with children and families to ensure that specific needs are addressed.

• Conduct initial and continuous assessments of foster homes to ensure the foster parents and perspective adoptive parents qualify to meet the children’s physical and emotional needs. Chesapeake Department of Social Services: Intern ( September 2022-April 2023)

• Performs technical duties in providing on-going social work services to families involved in neglect (adult and child), child abuse, adoption, and/or foster care for Social Services Reports to the Family Services Supervisor.

• Confers with professionals involved in client’s case; obtains reports; explores and refers customers to community resources; mediates between family members and other agencies. McDonalds- Alexandria, Virginia; Crew Trainer (Seasonal: May 2018-September 2023)

• Maintained sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas. Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.

• Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.

• Prepared food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patrons, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.

• Served orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables. Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee and fountain drinks.

Bara Educational Training- Washington, District of Columbia; General Staff (Jun. 2021-Aug. 2021)

• Observed and monitored children's play activities.

• Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.

• Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self- concepts.

• Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children.

• Trained children to control their behavior, such as caring for their clothing and picking up toys and books. Skills

• Utilizing Microsoft Word and Zoom

• Show Empathy

• Problem Solving

• Observation Skills

• Decision-Making

• Adaptability

• OASIS Professional

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