SYDNEY WESTBROOKS ELLIOTT
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a successful history of serving underserved communities. Proficient in delivering comprehensive and compassionate support to individuals and families navigating diverse challenges. Skilled in conducting thorough assessments, devising tailored treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions. Dedicated to promoting social justice and advocating for the well-being of marginalized populations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Coach
Peace Corps - Jamaica
03.2024 - Current
- Conduct small groups and one-to-one sessions with primary school students to build foundational literacy skills
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling primary school readers.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs
- Developed culturally relevant activities to enhance student learning.
Pupil Personnel Worker
Prince George's County Public Schools
01.2012 - 03.2024
- Consultant to Prince George's County Public School staff, students, and parents regarding attendance policies, disciplinary concerns, and residency issues
- Provided on-going training to school staff regarding school attendance policies and procedures
- Facilitate suspension conferences
- Home visits to address truancy and residency concerns
- Conduct extended suspension and expulsion investigations
Unit Manager
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Effectuated the implementation of service delivery in accordance with policies and procedures as outlined by the agency
- Maintained records and controls needed for monthly statistical reports, compliance reviews, court progress reports and general policy adherence
- Provided administrative oversight and training for five supervisory units
- Maintained and analyzed data on movement of cases through the service delivery system
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care
Pupil Personnel Worker
Prince George's County Public Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Consultant to Prince George's County Public School staff, students, and parents regarding attendance policies, disciplinary concerns, and residency issues
- Facilitate suspension conferences
- Home visits to address truancy and residency concerns
- Conduct extended suspension and expulsion investigations
Itinerant School Social Worker
Baltimore County Department of Social Services
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Conducted individual group and family counseling to student attending to the Bridge Center School
- Coordinated case management services and social services referrals for at-risk student and families
- Provided classroom instruction to students in social skills development including anger management, conflict resolution and effective communication skills
- Completed psychosocial assessments for Bridge Center School
School Social Worker
Newark Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Provided support services to students, teachers and parents to address student learning, behavior and health issues in the general education population
- Enhanced student achievement and decreased the number of referrals made to the child study team
- Assisted in the development of 504 plans for students
- Served as the coordinator of the Pupil Resource Committee (PRC)
Psychiatric Screener
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Provided crisis intervention services and emergency psychiatric assessments to children and adults
- Conducted psychiatric screenings in the emergency department and mobile outreach services to city residents
Child Clinician
East Orange General Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Performed mental health consulting services and trainingto local public schools and community agencies
- Acted as a liaison between designated psychiatric screening centers and affiliated hospitals
- Provided crisis intervention services and emergency psychiatric assessments to children and adults in the emergency department and via the mobile outreach program
Senior Primary Therapist
Jersey City Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Delivered direct clinical services and case management services to severely and persistently mentally ill clients and their families
- Performed mobile outreach and crisis intervention services
- Developed and implemented comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plans with clients and their families
Family Therapist
Family Intervention Services
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Conducted intensive in-home family therapy for children at risk of long term residential placement
- Facilitated interdisciplinary clinical treatment team meetings
- Provided case management services to clients and their families
Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator
Housing Authority of Rockville
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Delivered case management services to public housing residents
- Provided case management counseling
- Coordinated training workshops and programs for families to promote self-sufficiency through home ownership
- Conducted annual housing recertification inspections
Sexual Assault Counselor
Prince George's Hospital Center
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Conducted individual and family counseling for victims of sexual assault/abuse
- Provided educational resources to community members about sexual assault and abuse
- Assisted emergency room physician with forensic medical examinations and collected evidence samples included in victim rape kits
- Processed patient medical records
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
George Washington University
Washington, DC08-2017
Master of Arts - Social Work
Howard University
Washington, DC05-1995
Skills
Approved Social Work Supervisor
Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Literacy Coach
Peace Corps - Jamaica
03.2024 - Current
Pupil Personnel Worker
Prince George's County Public Schools
01.2012 - 03.2024
Unit Manager
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
01.2009 - 01.2012
Pupil Personnel Worker
Prince George's County Public Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
Itinerant School Social Worker
Baltimore County Department of Social Services
01.2005 - 01.2007
School Social Worker
Newark Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2004
Psychiatric Screener
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
Senior Primary Therapist
Jersey City Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
Child Clinician
East Orange General Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2001
Family Therapist
Family Intervention Services
01.1996 - 01.1997
Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator
Housing Authority of Rockville
01.1995 - 01.1996
Sexual Assault Counselor
Prince George's Hospital Center
01.1994 - 01.1995
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
George Washington University
Master of Arts - Social Work
Howard University
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