Tekera Lawrence

Location

Pine Bluff, AR
Education
    University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
    August 2015 - May 2022
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Social Work
    minor
    Social Work
    Southeast Arkansas College
Work Experience
    Arkansas Department of Human Services
    Case Worker
    March 2019 - present
    company
    Arkansas Department of Human Services
    title
    Case Worker
    overview
    - Discuss investigative findings and observations with supervisor and recommends the opening of protective services, foster care, or supportive services cases - Provide counseling and guidance to clients in defining their needs, interests, and courses of action and refers clients to other professionals, agencies, services, or community resources - Document all case work activities and developments and prepares court reports for custody - Providing support, guidance, and counsel to families in need - Make referrals or introductions to other agencies - Schedule and escort individuals to appointments with legal aid workers, counselors, doctors, etc - Motivate individuals to participate in rehabilitation programs
    Jefferson Regional Medical Center
    Ward Clerk/PCT2
    July 2013 - March 2019
    Arkansas Department of Corrections
    Correctional Officer
    January 2018 - November 2018
    Kinder PREP Academy
    Assistant Director
    January 2017 - January 2018
    Family Medicines Associate of Pine Bluff
    January 2013 - May 2014
Skills
Abnormal PsychologyAccounts ReceivableBehavioural ScienceBilling ProcessesBusiness AdministrationCertified Legal AssistantConsultingCoordination SkillsCultural ActivitiesCuriosityCustomer Relationship ManagementEvent ManagementFiling SkillsFood SafetyHealth CareHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ComplianceHuman ResourcesInnovationKnowledge of Professional DevelopmentLaboratory TestsLeadershipMaintenanceMedical EmergenciesMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordNursingPatiencePatient Information LeafletsPeople ServicesPhlebotomyPhysical TherapyProblem SolvingProfessional ResponsibilityPsychologyRadiologyRecords ManagementRecreational ActivitiesRecruitmentRehabilitationsSafety PrinciplesSchedulingSelf MotivationSocial SciencesSocial WorkTeam WorkingTelephone SkillsVisionary SkillsX-Ray Computed Tomography