Tyesha Williams

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Acworth, GA 30102

770-***-**** (H)

404-***-**** (C)

j9nodi@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To associate with a company providing support, case management, and counseling to individuals utilizing my degree in Counseling Studies, and Social Services, with opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Education: Capella University, Minneapolis, MN December, 2009

Master of Science, Counseling Studies

The College of New Rochelle, NY May, 2001

Bachelor of Social Work

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Professional Profile:

• Strong knowledge in case management skills in the areas of review, assessment, the use of DSM-IV, and follow up.

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, demonstrated talent for managing a productive/diverse schedule, and communication skills.

• The ability to resolve discrepancies or interfaces with internal and external clients.

• Successfully utilize skills in diplomacy, tact problem solving to effectively handle clients and defuse potential explosive situations.

• Quality-oriented, with demonstrated ability to develop instant rapport and build relationships with new and existing individual clients, through maximum attention to detail and providing service beyond expectation.

• Effectively perform both as an autonomous, self motivated individual and as an active contributing team member. Organization skills and project management experience.

• Energetic, positive demeanor, with verifiable record of motivating self and others to meet objectives. Proficient in the use of Windows, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Power Point.

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Employment:

The United Methodist Children’s Home, Decatur, GA

Social Worker 2005- Present

• Create treatment plans and goals for each client.

• Assist clients in locating appropriate housing in the community.

• Conduct life-skills which will prepare clients for future endeavors.

• Submit monthly reports to DFCS regarding progress toward goals established in their Written Transitional Living Plan.

• Facilitated monthly life-skills meetings for all clients in the program.

• Taught appropriate life-skills individually, based on client’s need.

• Assessed client needs for after care and discharge planning.

• Submitted weekly and monthly therapeutic reports regarding each client’s progress toward the goals established in his/her Transitional Living Plan.

• Monitored each client’s savings and expenditures to ensure proper budgeting of income.

• Complete Purposeful visits and enter into GA Shines

Ethel’s Place, Marietta, GA 2004-2005

Social Worker

• Provided support and taught critical thinking skills, and personal development through group and individual work with the youth under severe stress.

• Developed group programs that provide social support, role modeling, experiential learning, designed to teach goal achievement, conflict reduction, and negotiation skills.

The City of New York, Bronx, NY 2001-2004

Social Worker

• Provided social work and treatment services to patients with HIV/AIDS and Addictions.

• Completed psychosocial. Evaluate each patient at admission and formulate appropriate treatment plan.

• Assist in coordinating services with the community agencies to ensure appropriate client care. Maintain records, prepared reports for legal action.

• Provide ongoing case studies, advocate services for the client to be catered to medically, socially and emotionally.

• Assist clients in obtaining appropriate housing in the community

• Submit monthly reports regarding each client’s progress towards goals established

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