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Lyasia Hazzard

Raleigh

Summary

As a Child Welfare Social Worker at Durham County Government, I am passionate about helping children and families in need of support and protection. I conduct assessments, provide case management, and coordinate with other agencies and resources to ensure the best outcomes for my clients. I have experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations, including children with autism, trauma, and behavioral issues.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Permanency Planning Social Worker

Durham County Department of Public Health
07.2023 - Current

• Manage a caseload of children in foster care, including safety assessments, monthly home visits, and evaluation of permanency goals.

• Develop and monitor case plans aligning with state statutes, court orders, and agency policy.

• Coordinate CFT meetings, BID/IEP sessions, and communications with service providers. • Prepare detailed court reports, provide testimony, and collaborate with GALs and attorneys.

• Facilitate parent-child visits, document progress, and identify barriers to reunification.

• Ensure medical, educational, and mental health needs are met through referrals and follow-up.

• Assist kinship, foster, and higher-level placements such as group homes, QRTPs, and PRTF referrals.

Admissions Clinician

Holly Hill Hospital
05.2023 - 10.2023

Conduct intake assessments including psychosocial evaluations, risk screenings, and diagnostic tools.

• Determine program eligibility and level of care needs for youth and adults.

• Coordinate with clinical teams for service recommendations and treatment planning.

• Review medical and behavioral records to ensure accurate placement decisions.

• Maintain timely documentation per state and federal standards.

• Communicate with DSS, families, and mental health providers to support admissions

Clinical Social Work Intern

Scotland Family Counseling Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Coordination of care with local resources
  • Worked with clients with autism and used specialized treatment plans and referral sources for vocational rehab and ABA
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Assisted and planned play therapy sessions with supervisor

School Social Work Intern

Robeson County Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022

• Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.

• Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.

• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
  • Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
  • Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
  • Worked with students upon the mckinney vento act

Peer Mentor

University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
01.2020 - 01.2022

Help students find on campus resources, serve as a positive role model, act as an advocate for new students and first-generation students

• Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.

• Presented and drafted various scheduling options for students to help allocate time for classes, extra work and free time.

• Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.

Orientation Leader

University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
  • Helped students troubleshoot and resolve issues with registration.
  • Taught students safety practices and procedures for resolving conflicts with students and staff.
  • Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Case documentation
  • Treatment planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Client documentation
  • Client advocacy
  • Social services
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Risk assessment
  • Intervention planning
  • Client confidentiality

Timeline

Permanency Planning Social Worker

Durham County Department of Public Health
07.2023 - Current

Admissions Clinician

Holly Hill Hospital
05.2023 - 10.2023

Clinical Social Work Intern

Scotland Family Counseling Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

School Social Work Intern

Robeson County Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022

Peer Mentor

University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
01.2020 - 01.2022

Orientation Leader

University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
01.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of North Carolina At Pembroke

Master of Social Work - Social Work

University of North Carolina At Pembroke

Personal Information

Title: Social Worker, MSW, LCSWA

Email: Lyasiahazzard@gmail.com

Phone: 252-343-9023

Lyasia Hazzard