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McCenzie Windley

Morehead City

Summary

Professional Social Worker adept at crisis intervention and student advocacy. Skilled in developing tailored action plans that enhance student success and emotional well-being. Strong communicator and collaborator, effectively connecting families with vital community resources to address diverse needs. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving needs. Known for reliability and strategic thinking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Social Worker

Carteret County Schools
01.2020 - Current
  • Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support students' emotional well-being.
  • Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
  • Conducted assessments to identify students' social, emotional, and academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented tailored action plans for at-risk students, enhancing their overall success.
  • Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
  • Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
  • Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
  • Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
  • Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.

Permanency Planning Social Worker III

Craven County Department Of Social Services
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated with the legal system, school system, law enforcement, and all community providers involved with each family.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Assessed strengths and needs monthly of approximately 18 families.

Child Protective Services Investigator

Johnston County Department of Social Services
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Conducted thorough investigations into child welfare cases to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement to gather information and develop case strategies.
  • Evaluated risk assessments and safety plans to determine appropriate interventions for at-risk children.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports for court proceedings and internal reviews.
  • Remained objective in handling each case, especially when children
    and families were in high-stress situations

School Social Work Intern

Pitt County Schools
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Facilitated support groups for students dealing with social, emotional and/or behavioral difficulties.
  • Assisted with enforcing North Carolina's attendance law.
  • Performed routine home visits as necessary.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide
    informational resources.

Education

Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2018

Skills

  • Strong organizations and time management skills
  • Emotional support
  • Student advocacy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Family collaboration
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Academic support
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Accomplishments

  • Spearheaded an attendance initiative, resulting in increased attendance and academic success.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop intervention tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • School Social Work License
  • Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
  • ACE'S - Adverse Childhood Experiences

Timeline

School Social Worker

Carteret County Schools
01.2020 - Current

Permanency Planning Social Worker III

Craven County Department Of Social Services
03.2019 - 01.2020

Child Protective Services Investigator

Johnston County Department of Social Services
07.2018 - 03.2019

School Social Work Intern

Pitt County Schools
01.2018 - 06.2018

Bachelor's of Social Work - Social Work

East Carolina University

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