Cheryl Layton
Fremont
Summary
Compassionate professional in social services field, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in client assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support diverse populations effectively.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
DHHS Of Nebraska
01.2025 - Current
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
Paraprofessional
Fremont Public Schools
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Director
Omaha School foundation kids club
10.2007 - 05.2021
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
04.2003 - 10.2007
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
South High School
Omaha, NE05.2000
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Case documentation
- Community outreach
- Behavior management
- Educational planning
- Individualized support
- Client relationship management
- Organizational skills
- Record keeping
- Client confidentiality
Languages
English
Professional
Activities and Honors
Family and friends time is important to me, Work is just as important and all works as a team
Learning
- I enjoy learning new things
- I'm always willing to help, learning and teach things if I can
Timeline
Social Worker
DHHS Of Nebraska
01.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Fremont Public Schools
08.2021 - 10.2023
Director
Omaha School foundation kids club
10.2007 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
04.2003 - 10.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
South High School