MSW Cheyenne Lehman 2022 Agency Name: Thompson Social Services Profile: My name is Cheyenne Lehman, and I am a current advanced level student pursing my master’s degree in social work. I am placed at Thompson Social Services, and the agency provides clinical and representative payee services to residents of Schuylkill, Lebanon, and Lancaster counties. Field Placement Responsibilities: This semester, I am in the Social Work Roles of Case Manager, Educator, and Broker as a representative payee case manager and supervisor. My daily responsibilities include regular contact with clients and management of Social Security benefits to ensure the needs of clients and their families are addressed and planned for. I assist clients and their families in understanding their budget and Social Security rules and regulations, and I also collaborate with their care team to promote effective transitions and find valuable resources within their own communities to enhance their wellbeing. I also supervise an intern and developing my own personal leadership style and identifying policies within the agency that can be changed to promote a family-in-environment perspective. Future Goals: I hope to obtain my license and continue to work in the non-profit sector and enhance my leadership and supervisor skills to promote healthy team environments for social workers. Department of Social Work
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