Support Specialist Mental Health

AARON P WHITE

Norfolk, Virginia

Phone: 804-***-****

*.*.*****@********.***.***

SKILLS

• Technical skills include expert use of Microsoft Office suite HONORS

• Honors graduate (Cum Laude, December 2016, Norfolk State University) EXPERIENCE

Family Support Specialist

Urban Strategies Incorporated, Norfolk, Virginia

2/2023 – 2/2025

• Provide, find, or arrange for support services, such as childcare, housing stability, prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, or parenting classes to prevent more serious problems from developing.

• Advocate for individual or community needs.

• Refer clients to community or social service programs..

• Collaborate with other professionals to develop programs to promote client self-sufficiency. Mental Health Specialist - Intern

The Wonder Years Network, Hampton, Virginia

8/2022 – 8/2023

• Interview clients individually, or in families, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.

• Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals, solicit donations or sponsorships, and maintain contact with other social service agencies.

• Plan, organize, or lead structured programs of counseling, work, recreation, or social activities for clients.

• Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations. Adolescent Mentor/Parent Coach – Full time

Quadrant Family Services, Richmond, Virginia

10/2021 – 9/2022

• Interview clients individually, or in families, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.

• Serve as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.

• Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.

• Maintain case history records and prepare reports. Case Manager – Full-time

Urban League of Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Virginia 1/2016 – 7/2017

• Collaborated with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.

• Referred patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.

• Counseled clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.

• Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.

Intern – Full time

Garden of Hope Community Development Center – Second Chances Program, Norfolk, Virginia 01/2015 – 01/2016

• Interviewed, assessed, and evaluated individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.

• Provided information or referred individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.

• Participated in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and enhancement of ex-offender employer network.

• Prepared and maintained accurate reports and case folder for each assigned client.

• Implemented inter-personal and engagement skills to focus on client strengths and weaknesses to promote self- empowerment.

EDUCATION

Master of Social Work

Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

Graduation Date: May 2025

Bachelor of Social Work

Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

Graduation Date: December 2016

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