1. LAQUANDA SMITH
4042 NW 19th Street #F309 ~ Lauderhill, FL 33313
Cell: (954) 684-0488 Email:
ls09h@my.fsu.edu
SOCIAL SERVICES WORKER
~ Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in Child Welfare Services ~
Compassionate and service-focused graduate seeking a position in child welfare services leveraging educational
strengths in psychology, social work, program development, needs assessment, crisis communications, and
counseling. Ability to assist with conducting casework initiatives and collaborating with community
organizations, family members, and agency representatives in order to provide clients connections to various
resources, programs, services and support systems. Educated in identifying and assessing needs, providing
counseling, and nurturing positive relationships with children and parents of all ages, cultures and social
backgrounds utilizing strong interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
MASTER OF HUMAN SERVICES (MHS) (8/2013-Present)
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) (5/2013)
Florida State University, Tallahassee
Interviewing & Recording in Social Work Social Work Practice I & II Social Work &Social Welfare
Human Behavior in the Social Environment General Psychology Social Welfare
Policies/Programs
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST ~ CERTIFICATION (6/2009)
Atlantic Technical Center
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Child Net, Inc. Plantation, FL 5/2013 – 8/2014
CHILD ADVOCATE
Managed caseloads of individuals underneath the age of 18, performing monthly visitation with the children and their
families.
• Administered reunification services to a number of court ordered children and their families, including
supervision and supervision of monthly visitation.
Child Net, Inc. Plantation, FL 1/2013 – 5/2013
SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Support and participate in all aspects of child services during internship in order to assess and identify child and family
needs.
• Supervise visitations between children and parents to ensure the safety and well-being of the child.
• Work with and relate to clients, colleagues and supervisors in order to assess and understand the
experiences and situations of others.
• Maintain confidential files, records and information; enter and update information as needed.
• Provide crisis support through the answering and addressing of incoming calls to the Foster Home
Recruitment Hotline.
Broward College Coconut Creek, FL 5/2012 - 8/2012
CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT ~ Financial Aid Department 5/2011 - 8/2011
Provided all aspects of customer service support to include answering general questions and inquiries, assisting with student
financial aid applications, and answering questions regarding student financial aid via phone and in-person.