SHAMIAH TASKER-CHEEKS
Brockton
Summary
Motivated an empathetic clinical social worker looking to obtain a position allowing me to work with underrepresented youth. Eligible for LCSW.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
YouthConnect
07.2023 - Current
- Performing home visits, intakes and assessments, referrals, advocacy, clinical case management, crisis intervention and linkage to community-based services.
- Providing individual and family counseling
- Convening and lead case conferences for clients with families and providers.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with community-based service providers and other public/private providers such as the Department of Children and Family, Department of Youth Services, schools, courts, etc.
- Attending community-based meetings pertinent to needs/issues of youth in community
- Maintaining accurate and timely case records via an electronic database
- Participating in weekly individual supervision, group supervision and staff meetings
Masters Level Clinical Social Worker
GENNEW
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Providing 1:1 outpatient therapeutic treatment for up to 10 clients via telehealth and in person
- Maintaining detailed documentation for client and provider interactions
- Managing intake process for incoming clients
- Engaging in 1:1 and group supervision
- Facilitating therapeutic group meetings for up to 10 clients
School Social Worker Intern
Boston Latin Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Managing a caseload of 5-10 students in short-term, IEP, and 504 counseling
- Assessing crisis situations and providing interventions as needed
- Collaborating with administration, support staff, and educators to produce monthly and as-needed groups and presentations for students
- Evaluating and assigning relevant student and family cases upon referral
- Supporting students' social and emotional learning and well-being on an as-needed basis throughout the school day
- Researching and offering in school and outside resources to families
- Preserving and organizing documentation from student, family, and educator interactions
Mental Health Associate
Pembroke Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Providing routine patient care by assisting with activities of daily living and creating a therapeutic environment
- Facilitating patient groups and activities of up to 15 patients
- Managing detailed documentation of daily patient behaviors
- Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment by utilizing trauma informed care and crisis intervention techniques
Administrative Assistant
Kyruus, Inc.
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided administrative support to executives, senior managers, and other employees ensuring smooth daily operations
- Managed and update calendars and schedules, as well as managing proper documentation
- Developed, coordinated, and implemented company-wide events and team building activities
- Successfully performed all administrative, office-related duties
Group Leader
Westfield Child Center
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Supervised and mentored up to 13 school age children 5-13 years old at a time
- Created a safe and positive environment during Summer, Winter and After-School programs by participating in academic and meal programs, on-site learning and play activities, as well as off-site field trips
- Ensured the safety and health of students by building healthy relationships with children, documenting the details of their days, and communicating with parents/guardians daily
Recovery Specialist
CASTLE- High Point Treatment Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Received and delivered therapeutic direct care plans to adolescent clients 16-20 years of age
- Maintained confidentiality during and following interactions with various clients
- Counseled adolescents in recovery from substance abuse by listening to concerns, reinforcing positive progress, maintaining daily documentation, and making critical referrals and recommendations
- Facilitated daily groups meetings of up to 15 clients
Community Organizer Intern
Coalition For Social Justice
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Supported supervisors in organizing social justice events focused on poverty and financial equality
- Organized and lobbied on behalf of bills advocating for economic opportunity supported by the Coalition
- Participated in community events and campaigns recruiting members
Program Assistant
Frederick Douglas Unity House
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Maintained a welcoming, safe space for students of color, faculty, administrators, and staff
- Assisted supervisor in overseeing and facilitating campus wide student and faculty programs such as student panels, guest speakers, lunches, and educational off-site programs, all celebrating diversity and social justice activism
- Ensured access to computer lab and critical supplies for college students for the use of various social justice programs
- Ensured visitors were logged upon entry, as well as successfully performed all office-related duties
Education
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2023
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05.2019
Skills
- Assessments
- Microsoft Office
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma Informed
- Documentation & Reporting
- Case Management
- Community Outreach
- Advocacy
- Strengths-based Approach
- Establishing Rapport
- Written & Oral Communication
- Youth & Adolescent Engagement
Certification
Trauma Certification
CPR/AED
Advanced Psychological First Aid
Vicarious Trauma Management
LCSW Eligible
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
YouthConnect
07.2023 - Current
School Social Worker Intern
Boston Latin Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023
Mental Health Associate
Pembroke Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2023
Masters Level Clinical Social Worker
GENNEW
09.2021 - 10.2023
Administrative Assistant
Kyruus, Inc.
01.2020 - 08.2021
Recovery Specialist
CASTLE- High Point Treatment Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
Community Organizer Intern
Coalition For Social Justice
01.2019 - 05.2019
Program Assistant
Frederick Douglas Unity House
09.2018 - 05.2019
Group Leader
Westfield Child Center
06.2016 - 12.2019
Boston College
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth