Kayla Spence
Culpeper
Summary
Knowledgeable, passionate and professional social worker experienced in crisis intervention, case management and conflict resolution to strengthen families. Offering comprehensive background in social services and substance abuse, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills.
Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Services Specialist
Winchester City Department Of Social Services
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in Oasis database.
- Attended and participated staff meetings and training seminars.
- Identified and reported signs and symptoms of violence, abuse and neglect for immediate intervention and remediation.
- Assisted parents with appointment scheduling and transportation arrangements to maintain treatment plans.
- Liaised with community organizations and provided resource and treatment referrals.
- Facilitated monthly parenting groups to strengthen parenting abilities and provide access to knowledge and skills to encourage positive environments.
- Administered case management for dependant children to provide counseling and formulate treatment plans to determine long-term placement.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions including testifying.
- Provided crisis intervention and safety for children for on-call situations.
Teaching Professional for Special Education
Frederick County Public Schools
09.2017 - 11.2020
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Facilitated a recovery room for students to de-escalate.
- Performed restraints when necessary.
- Collected and used data to navigate challenging behavior and support appropriate interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2021
Associate of Science - General Education
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA05.2019
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Court Testimony
- Interviewing Individuals
- Family Needs Assessments
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Mental Health Support
- Case Planning and Management
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Family Reunification
- Crisis Situations
Certification
- Substance Abuse
- Health Science
- CPR
Timeline
Family Services Specialist
Winchester City Department Of Social Services
12.2021 - Current
Teaching Professional for Special Education
Frederick County Public Schools
09.2017 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science - General Education
Lord Fairfax Community College
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