Barb Dorrington

• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
• Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
• Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
• Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.

Taught university students how to manage caseloads in an agency and a school setting.

• Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
• Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
• Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
• Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
• Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.

• Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
• Mentored new social workers, providing guidance on ethical decision-making processes, best practice standards, and navigating complex clinical situations.
• Organized community outreach events aimed at increasing awareness about available mental health services and reducing the stigma associated with seeking help.
• Provided clinical supervision to social work interns, helping them develop their professional identity and hone their therapeutic skills.
• Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
• Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.