BRANDY WRENN
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Onslow County Schools
Jacksonville, NC
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Conducted home visits and assisted with creating individual family goals. Managed caseload of 65+ with achieving their goals by creating action plans and linking to services or agencies that could assist with getting families closer to their goal.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records. Provided case management for students at multiple school sites.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources. Collected financial, employment, and medical documentation to determine eligibility for our program and processed their applications.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
Program Recruiter
Administrative Office Of The Courts
Kenansville, NC
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Responsible for all recruitment of new Guardian ad Litem volunteers for Onslow, Jones, Duplin, & Sampson Counties
- Processed volunteer applications and qualifications
- Accessed and maintained case notes and files in NC Courts JWise database for Guardian ad Litem program.
- Planned and coordinated community outreach & public speaking engagements.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Internship and Child Advocate
Guardian Ad Litem
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Advocated for children in foster placement
- Conducted home and school visits
- Reviewed DSS reports and psychological evaluations
- Reviewed police reports pertaining to cases
- Participated in permanency planning action team meetings, and child family team meetings
- Collaborated on cases with DSS worker, GAL supervisor, and foster parents
- Attended court adjudication, placement, and disposition hearings
- Submitted written court reports for review by judges.
Client Service Assisstant
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted military members and their families with financial needs.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with financial problems.
- Provided loan assistance.
- Responsible for case management.
Teacher Assistant
Tarawa Terrace Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided individual and group tutoring to elementary school-aged students
- Assisted teachers with clerical work, projects, and classroom events
- Assisted PTA with fundraisers and school-hour events and programs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
Education
Licensure - School Social Worker Licensure
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2017
Associate of Arts -
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC05.2015
Skills
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Case records management
- Referrals and networking
- Community resource knowledge
- Client advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
Accomplishments
- 2020-2022 Class of Dole Caregiver Fellows for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Selected as the National Association of Social Workers Undergraduate Student Representative on the NASW-NC Executive Board for 2016-2017
Timeline
School Social Worker
Onslow County Schools
12.2021 - 01.2024
Program Recruiter
Administrative Office Of The Courts
01.2017 - 09.2017
Internship and Child Advocate
Guardian Ad Litem
01.2015 - 05.2017
Client Service Assisstant
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
01.2015 - 01.2016
Teacher Assistant
Tarawa Terrace Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2015
Licensure - School Social Worker Licensure
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Arts -
Coastal Carolina Community College