University of Maryland School of Social Work

Emory University

LMSW, LSSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and School Social Worker with 5 years of experience in the community and neighborhood. Responsible for tiered interventions, services and support for mental health and counseling needs. Family/caregiver support offered, through resourcing and referrals. Engages with community partners to bring wraparound services to students and families. Provides behavioral interventions for identified students and provides support to staff. Provides social-emotional learning lessons for all grade levels and consultation for services through special education.

Memphis College Prep Elementary

Family & Social Care Engagement Coordinator

+ Adjunct Lecturer for SW310 Social & Economic Justice
+ Adjunct Lecturer for SW423 Senior Seminar in Social Work Practice

Union University

Adjunct Lecturer

+ Lead Social Worker
+ DEI Committee Member
+ Social Work Field Supervisor

Communities In Schools of Memphis

School Social Worker

- Abide by the National Association of Social Worker’s (NASW) Code of Ethics 
- Provide Crisis Intervention services
- Assist school staff in the identification and reporting of suspected child abuse, neglect or exploitation
- Collect and maintain data as it relates to student behavior
- Provide direct counseling services (individual & group) within the school setting as a Tier 2 or Tier 3 PBIS intervention
- Utilize curriculum that are research-based, evidence-based and trauma informed
- Serve as a vital member of a multi-disciplinary team as it pertains to student support (IEP meetings, Manifestation Determination Meetings, Suspension Clearances)
- Serve as a partner and liaison between school, families and community agencies
- Contact and maintain professional relationships with mental health organizations that can provide specific additional supportive services to the school pertaining to grief and trauma 
- Reinforce Character building program as part of a Tier 1 PBIS intervention
- Participate in weekly Community Meetings & provides character lessons
- Participate in school-wide assemblies celebrating student achievement (academic and behavior)
- Believes in Restorative Justice Practices as it pertains to student redirection
- Facilitate mediations between students, students & teachers, and students, teachers & family members
- Participate in restorative conversations with students to address lagging skills, unsafe choices, and/or negative behavior
- Work as a Field Supervisor in partnership with Union University's School of Social Work Program for BSW and MSW student interns

Cornerstone Preparatory School - Lester

- Manage the Peer Mediation Program in Savannah Chatham Public Schools
- Train/re-train students to be Peer Mediators
- Teach conflict resolution skills and problem-solving skills
- Promote non-violence practices and peaceful resolutions
- Utilize best-practice curriculum and research findings for anti-bullying protocol
- Train and/or educate school staff and administrators
- Work with and oversea on-site School Coordinators
- Manage programs developed for youth and their families
- Assist in developing programs and services beneficial to youth and their families
- Research and maintain current statistics on youth needs, methodologies, and programs
- Promote public awareness through news releases and articles about youth programs

The Mediation Center

Youth Program Coordinator

- Assist in implementing behavioral management system at school
- Lead group therapy and individual therapy work
- Involvement with Individualized Education Program (IEP) implementation; familiar in revising, updating, and creating new goals for individual students

Pathways Schools

Graduate Social Work Intern

- Assist in creating and implementing curriculum for topical groups
- Led groups at various schools in the Kennedy, Wheaton, and Einstein high school clusters
- Involved in and assisted in community outreach programs

Kensington Wheaton Youth Services

- Served on Youth Ministry team
- Responsible for creating and implementing curriculum for high schoolers (Sunday School, Wednesday Night Bible Study)
- Built relationships with students by supporting them in events outside of church; attending sporting events, performances, lunch at schools

Jocelyn Lee