Mental Health Social Worker
Resume:
KAYLA WOOD
SOCIAL WORK / YOUTH THERAPIST
CONTACT
Acworth / GA
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OBJECTIVE
Dedicated social worker, with 4 years of experience demonstrating a strong commitment to serving disadvantaged youth and adults, seeking to obtain a position utilizing my educational and professional skills in the field of social work.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
(GPA 3.6)
Kennesaw State University
Class of 2020
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (GPA 4.0)
Kennesaw State University
Class of 2023
LICENSE
Licensed Master Social Worker
(LMSW)
SKILLS
Mental Health Support
Case Management
Crisis Intervention
Intake interviewing
Verbal Communication
Salesforce
Leadership Skills
Problem Solving Intervention
Proficiency in Microsoft Programs
Time Management
Compassionate
Adaptable
EXPERIENCE
GEORGIA HOPE HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA
Woodstock Georgia / August.2024- current
YOUTH THERAPIST
● Provide individual, group, and family counseling to children and adolescents.
● Conducts ongoing assessments of clients progress.
● Use evidence-based treatment plans to help clients work through challenges, develop coping strategies, and reach their mental health goals
COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Kennesaw Georgia / Aug.2022-May 2023
Social Work Intern
● Managed truancy case files and completed court documentation for educational neglect referrals.
● I managed a caseload of 15 students each semester and met with them weekly.
● Created materials for student leadership groups focused at increasing grades and promoting self-sufficiency.
● Facilitated resolution meetings between students in conflict to enhance student relationships.
NORTH FULTON COMMUNITY CHARITIES
Roswell Georgia / Aug.2021-May.2022
MSW Intern
● Provide or coordinate services to address the needs of participants. Services include emergency financial assistance, referrals and resources for financial counseling, mental health, domestic violence. Educational services, transportation, and emergency services.
● Complete individual plans with clients including goals and desired outcomes. Contribute to the development and growth of programs for clients.
● Maintain participant case files.
● Facilitate data collection and create accurate records in Salesforce. DEVEREUX ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Kennesaw Georgia / Nov.2021-Sept.2024
Direct Support Professional
● Provide assistance with daily living activities, including emotional and behavioral support, health and hygiene management, household maintenance, and recreational activities. GOVERNOR’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Atlanta Georgia / Aug.2019-Jan.2020
Chief of Staff’s office Intern
● Assisted senior staff with legislative research and policy reports.
● Tracked important legislative matters through the entire legislative process.
● Worked directly with the Governor's policy advisors and his legislative affairs team to ensure they had the proper information to brief the governor.
● Aided the scheduling office in organizing legislative bill signings. ABC KIDS’ ACADEMY
Marietta Georgia / Aug.2017- Apr.2023
Lead Infant Teacher
● Ensured individuals safety with consistent and effective monitoring.
● Stimulated infants to enhance developmental skills (fine and gross motor / speech and language / social and emotional / cognitive).
● Created curriculum based on the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS).
● Answered phones in a professional manner, transferred calls or took messages when needed.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF JACKSON COUNTY
Jefferson Georgia / Jun.2011-Jul.2017
Staff
● Provided guidance and role modeling to members.
● Implemented, monitored, and evaluated programs, services, and activities for members.
JOURNEYS
Athens Georgia / 2015-Jan..2016
Staff
● Serves customers by helping them select products.
● Drives sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.
● Greets and receives customers in a welcoming manner.
● Responds to customers' questions.
● Directs customers by escorting them to racks and counters. VOLUNTEER/ LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
BIGGER VISION OF ATHENS
Athens Georgia
Volunteer
● Provided help for individuals experiencing homelessness. Services included preparing meals, advocacy, helping them to achieve self-sufficiency and assisting them in achieving their goals. MUST MINISTRIES FOOD PANTRY
Kennesaw Georgia / Aug.2022-May.2023
MSW Intern
● Packaged and provided families with healthy nutritious food.
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