Carmen Williamson
North Tazewell
Summary
Driven by a passion for enhancing family well-being, I leveraged my expertise in mental health support and problem-solving at Tazewell County Department of Social Services to develop programs that significantly improved client engagement and family stability. My collaborative approach and professional ethics fostered strong community partnerships, achieving meaningful, positive outcomes for families and children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Specialist
Tazewell County Department of Social Services
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in Oasis database.
- Attended and participated staff meetings and training seminars.
- Promoted community resources to families, assisting them in accessing necessary services for their specific needs.
- Mentored new staff members as they navigated the complexities of family services work; sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
- Safeguarded children''s welfare through thorough risk assessments and timely interventions in high-risk cases.
- Increased family stability by providing crisis intervention and connecting them to appropriate community supports.
- Offered family crisis intervention to manage conflict and identify peaceful resolutions.
- Established strong partnerships with community organizations; working together to address systemic issues affecting families in the region.
- Maximized client engagement through proactive outreach efforts, including home visits, phone calls, and written correspondence.
- Strengthened relationships among families by facilitating group sessions and providing conflict resolution support.
- Assisted parents with appointment scheduling and transportation arrangements to maintain treatment plans.
- Empowered clients by delivering educational workshops on parenting skills, financial literacy, and self-care techniques.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
Teacher Assistant
Tazewell County Public Schools
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by encouraging perseverance and resilience in overcoming challenges.
- Assisted in developing effective classroom management strategies that fostered an inclusive community where all students felt valued and respected.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with emerging trends in education and improve instructional effectiveness.
- Assisted lead teacher in the monitoring of student progress and updating required documentation, ensuring accurate records for each learner.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2022
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Professional ethics
- Multicultural competence
- Confidentiality practices
- Service planning
- Child development
- Behavioral assessment
- Family dynamics
- Needs assessment
- Community resources
- Mental health support
- Case recordkeeping
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Client advocacy
- Family support
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Family services
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Family Services Specialist
Tazewell County Department of Social Services
05.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Tazewell County Public Schools
10.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Liberty University
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