Madison L. Bobbitt
Acworth
Summary
Professional with strong background in school social work, ensuring students' well-being and fostering academic success. Skilled in crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and creating supportive environments. Collaborative team player focused on achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs and challenges. Known for effective communication, empathy, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified School Social Worker
Cherokee County School District
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and develop tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective support strategies for at-risk students.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to promote social skills and emotional well-being among students.
- Led initiatives to enhance school climate through conflict resolution and peer mediation programs.
- Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring immediate support for students in distressing situations.
- Advocated for community resources to assist families in overcoming socioeconomic barriers affecting education.
- Mentored junior social workers, fostering professional growth and enhancing service delivery standards.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
Certified School Social Worker
City Schools Of Decatur
09.2019 - Current
- Acted as liaison between school, home and community
- Social, Emotional, Ethical (SEE) Learning facilitator
- Provided initial assessments, screenings and consultations
- Performed child protective services screenings and complete DFCS referrals
- Collaborate with various support staff to best meet student/ family needs
- Restorative Practice Group Facilitator
- Collaborate with various community outreach programs and resources
- Executive Functioning Group Facilitator
- Provide support and resources for students, families and staff
- Courageous Conversations About Race (CCAR) Affiliate Practitioner
- ASIST trained (Suicide Prevention)
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided initial assessments, screenings and consultations
- Performed child protective services screenings and reports
- Completed substance use screenings and brief interventions and resources
- Performed death notifications and grief support for families
- Provided crisis intervention
- Created curriculum for NICU Mom’s Psycho-educational Support Group called 'Tiny Steps'
- Facilitated psycho-educational support group
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Pulmonology
Graduate Social Work Intern
Cobb County Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided mentoring and support to children in grades K – 5 and 9 – 12
- Engaged students during classroom instruction
- Participated in Truancy Intervention Panel
- Encouraged academic achievement
- Facilitated groups
Human Services Intern
Department Of Family and Children’s Services
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Perform Child Protective Services investigations following reports of abuse and neglect
- Perform intake interviews for family and children needing services
- Provided different therapeutic and intervention practices for families
- Assist with case notes and documentation
- Establish close relationships with law enforcement
- Work closely with family in dependency court
- Assist case manager with outline of case plans and safety plans
- Attend well check, home, school and foster home visits
Human Services Intern
Cherokee Family Violence, Emergency Shelter
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Perform bio-psycho-socials and intake for battered women and children
- Co-lead support groups
- Research direct therapeutic practices for battered women and children
- Assist with case notes
- Provide resources and referrals
- Temporarily lead the shelter Children’s program
- Organized several events for residents
- Co-lead case management meetings
Education
Doctoral of Social Work - Social Work Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 05-2026
Master of Social Work -
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Services and Case Management
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12.2016
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Human research
- Professional speaking
- Negotiation
- Proactive problem handling
- Emotional support
- Student advocacy
- Family support
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
Certification
- LMSW, 2019
- LCSW Eligible
- Certified School Social Worker, 2019
- Courageous Conversations About Race (CCAR) Affiliate Practitioner, 2020
- Certified in ASIST (Suicide Prevention Program), 2019
- Restorative Practices Facilitator, 2020
Affiliations
- NASW
- Society of Social Workers
- Phi Alpha Honor Society
Current Education
University of Kentucky, Doctoral of Social Work, 2024
Timeline
Certified School Social Worker
Cherokee County School District
08.2024 - Current
Certified School Social Worker
City Schools Of Decatur
09.2019 - Current
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2019
Graduate Social Work Intern
Cobb County Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
Human Services Intern
Department Of Family and Children’s Services
08.2016 - 12.2016
Human Services Intern
Cherokee Family Violence, Emergency Shelter
01.2016 - 05.2016
Master of Social Work -
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services and Case Management
Kennesaw State University
Doctoral of Social Work - Social Work Education
University of Kentucky