Kathy Sheriff
Byram
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Distance Learning Facilitator
Jackson Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
- Ensure students can take classes anywhere at anytime
- Ensure class materials are accessible to the learners and meet the program goals and objectives
Family Community Worker
Mississippi Action for Progress
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assist in implementing and promoting family wellness and parent involvement programs to support the implementation of the family partnership process
- Operates as a liaison between the classroom and home setting in the areas of education, child development, and mental health
- Contributes to the child's growth and development, utilizing the best practices for serving
Family Service Worker / Center Designee
Hinds County Human Resources Agency
01.1997 - 01.2018
- Performance oversight of ERSEA policy and procedures
- Determine eligibility thru performance standards of program eligibility
- Assist client in applying for SSI and Medicaid benefits
- Provide for the integration of Family and Community Services policy and procedures
- Organize and coordinate recruitment and enrollment activities
- Request needed professional services, special projects, parent involvement and volunteers.
- Conducts center visits according to program policy
- Collaborates with other agencies and organizations.
- Provide, find, or arrange for support services, such as child care, homemaker service, prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, or parenting classes, to prevent more serious problems from developing.
- Develop, maintain and utilize a listing of current community resources that are useful to residents and their families/significant others.
Education
Bachelor of Social Worker in Social Work -
Jackson State University
01.1997
Skills
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Distance Learning Facilitator
Jackson Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
Family Community Worker
Mississippi Action for Progress
01.2018 - 01.2020
Family Service Worker / Center Designee
Hinds County Human Resources Agency
01.1997 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Social Worker in Social Work -
Jackson State University
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