NICOLE CAUTHEN
Rock Hill
Summary
Social worker with 16 years of expertise in grant writing, program development, and case management. Strong communication skills facilitate rapport-building with diverse populations. Committed to advocacy and support initiatives that enhance client well-being.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Williams & Fudge, Inc.
08.2018 - Current
- Technical writing
Grants Specialist
City of Rock Hill
04.2016 - 09.2025
- Researched and wrote over __ grant proposals for public safety and community development resulting in ____
- Managed a portfolio of over ___ in annual grants approximately $900,000 annually
- Administered the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Youth Association Facilitator
York County Department of Social Services
08.2012 - 11.2015
- Facilitated monthly meetings to discuss independent living topics for youth in foster care
- Collaborated with local agencies serving youth in foster care to increase average participation by over 30%
- Documented to increase efficiency of meetings and ensure compliance with state regulations
Social Worker
Children’s Attention Home
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Developed new social work program focusing on the psychosocial needs of 130+ victims of child abuse and neglect annually
- Increase program grant funding 2 years in a row as a result of outcomes
- Served as on-site resource to staff regarding emotional and social components of residents’ Plan of Care; member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team
- Contributed to the annual writing and management of the Sisters of Mercy Grant
- Provided Individual and group counseling to 300+ residents
- Advocated for residents during family court hearings, DSS treatment team meetings, Foster Care Review Board meetings and mental health staffing
- Crisis Intervention
Federal Homelessness Prevention Program Coordinator
Pilgrim’s Inn
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Coordinated the a new federal Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
- Supervised two (2) data entry and case management staff
- Assisted in the writing of the Emergency Shelter Grant for the continuation of HPRP services
- Performed monthly home visits and inspections
- Provided assessment and intake and ongoing case management for 294 clients in the HPRP Program
Education and Employment Program Coordinator
Pilgrim’s Inn
11.2008 - 09.2009
- Developed the Creating Independence Through Education and Employment (CITEE) Program
- Assisted __ clients in constructing education and employment related goals
- Helped clients overcome barriers to those goals
- Provided case management services including assistance enrolling in educational programs
Education
Non-Profit Management Program Certificate - Social Work
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC01.2015
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Exercise and Sports Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC01.2001
Skills
- Child welfare services and case management
- Therapeutic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Organizational abilities
- Emotional intelligence
- Active listening
- Community referrals
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Program development
- Grant writing
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Motivational interviewing
- Evidence-based practices
- Client needs assessment
Certification
Licensure for Master Level Social Work, SC Board of Social Work Examiners, 2012
Timeline
Consultant
Williams & Fudge, Inc.
08.2018 - Current
Grants Specialist
City of Rock Hill
04.2016 - 09.2025
Youth Association Facilitator
York County Department of Social Services
08.2012 - 11.2015
Social Worker
Children’s Attention Home
06.2012 - 08.2015
Federal Homelessness Prevention Program Coordinator
Pilgrim’s Inn
09.2009 - 06.2012
Education and Employment Program Coordinator
Pilgrim’s Inn
11.2008 - 09.2009
Non-Profit Management Program Certificate - Social Work
Winthrop University
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Exercise and Sports Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill