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Sonia J. Martin – LMSW12 Bright Spot St. ? Pike Road, AL 36064 ? Phone: 503-367-0700 ? E-Mail: Sonia.kidstolove@ExperienceKids to Love – TBRI Practitioner & Trainer07/2018 – presentProvides individual & group therapeutic counseling services for residents of Davidson Farms – a group home for girls ages 10-19 in the care of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. Facilitates trainings for a wide array of community leaders, professionals, and parents in how to effectively adapt a Therapeutic Parenting modality in their work with children who have experienced trauma. Established and directs the implementation of TBRI principles within the overall functioning of Davidson Farms so that the holistic needs of the girls are being effectively met Direct the implementation of TBRI into Davidson Farms – 1 of only 2 TBRI informed group homes in the state of AlabamaAlabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections – APAC Trauma Therapist06/2016 – 07/2018Provides pre and post adoptive family therapeutic counseling services for clients within 26 counties across the state; facilitate monthly support groups, conducts screening, intake and/or referral on adoption counseling inquiriesConducts various professional trainings for DHR personnel, family court judges, family law attorneys, community leaders and adoptive and foster parents throughout the state Facilitates webinars addressing a wide array of trauma specific behaviors, causation, the effects of trauma and transition on the brain, sensory processing and other topics specific to trauma informed careInitiate comprehensive assessments with families in crisis and provide clinical counseling and support to adoptive families St. Joseph's Hospital – Case Manager03/2015-5/2016Provide supportive and medical social services in conjunction with RN case managers, home health, physicians, palliative care and hospice team. Adept at handling end of life and bereavement situations with high sensitivity, compassion and professional working knowledge - assists in the development, implementation and management of community based services provided to patients and families in the home care or residential settingExecute complex psychosocial assessments on patients across the lifespan to include children and familiesUtilize vast knowledge of community resources for patient benefit to include educational assets, housing, domestic violence intervention, case management, Medicare/Medicaid benefits, Home Health Care, DMECrisis intervention, interceding by providing support and counseling to individuals and families as they walk through crises both within the medical sphere and in other components of lifeHillsborough County Public Schools 01/2016-5/2016Serve as an integral link between school, home, and community in helping students achieve academic successWork directly with school administration as well as students and families, providing leadership in forming school discipline policies, mental health intervention, crisis management, McKinney Vento eligibility, and support services.Part of an interdisciplinary team to help students succeed, facilitate community involvement in the schools while advocating for student successCASA Program08/2013-12/2015Highly trained in the field of case management, child advocacy and the dependency court system60 hours of training in a wide array of topics within the child welfare system to include physical & sexual abuse, guardianship, the shelter process, cultural diversity and achieving permanency in familiesAbility to compose legal reports, appear and testify in court and conduct home visits to the children under the care of the Department of Children & Family ServicesEducationMSW University of AlabamaConcentration in Children, Adolescents and Families05/2016Dean ScholarBSW University of Southern FloridaDean's List 4.0 USF Social Work GPA12/2014Certifications LMSWTBRI PractitionerTIPS Trainer/LeaderTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral TherapyPrepare & Enrich FacilitatorVictim Advocacy & Violence PreventionYouth Mental HealthMedical TerminologyPsychological First Aid - National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkSuicide Risk AssessmentCPROrganizationsNational Association of Social Workers (NASW)Tau Sigma Honor SocietyPhi Alpha Social Work Honor SocietySkillsAbility to demonstrate cultural and socioeconomic proficiency Comprehensive clinical understanding of trauma informed carePublic Relations – Assist in content and filming for APAC marketing, Make A Wish Foundation, Camp Boggy Creek, American Heart Association, American Heart HeroesUnderstanding of the child welfare system, public school system, military and hospital setting in working with children, adults and families in crisis, interpersonal skills, organization and logistical planning, time management skills, critical thinking, crisis management, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, excellent verbal and written communication skillsWriting skills - Ability to produce concise, organized reports, legal documents, case notes, psychosocial assessments, proficient in Microsoft Suite ................
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