Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapy Intern
Centerstone
Nashville, Indiana
08.2023 - Current
Apply relevant theoretical frameworks to empower students in attaining success across academic, personal/social, and career-oriented domains
Demonstrated skill in cultivating meaningful connections with students, fostering strong and positive relationships
Proficiently managing a diverse range of diagnoses while adeptly navigating and resolving daily operational challenges.
Family Support Specialist
Centerstone
Nashville, Indiana
08.2023 - Current
Directly engaging with clients facing substance use and mental health challenges to facilitate the acquisition of essential life skills, enhancing their overall well-being
Collaborating with an assigned case load of families, delivering comprehensive services encompassing parent support and education, enrollment/eligibility, health and social services, and proficiently managing various case management functions.
Direct Support Professional
Opportunity Enterprise
Valparaiso, Indiana
08.2022 - 01.2024
Work hands on with clients with disabilities to ensure safety, complete schoolwork, and enjoy life
Administer medications, provide adequate meals, complete hygiene routine, and prepare for bed
Transport clients based upon desired designation.
Intern
Opportunity Enterprise
Valparaiso, Indiana
09.2022 - 05.2023
Provide care for clients that range in disabilities in the Porter County Respite House
Attend quarterly, annual, and all staff meetings for betterment of the clients
Create Legacy Project centered around internship engagement in surrounding schools.
Camp Counselor
Opportunity Enterprise
Valparaiso, Indiana
05.2022 - 08.2022
Work hands on with individuals of all abilities and ages 3-21
Maintaining safety and location of children at all times
Provided care for individuals with g-tubes, wheelchairs, non-verbal, different disabilities, and aggressive behaviors.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
05-2023
Skills
Individual Counseling
Psychological Assessment
Motivational Interviewing
Suicide Prevention
Building Client Relationships
Crisis Intervention
Care Plan Evaluation
Documentation
Certification
Temporary LSW licensure
ANSA/CANS
CPR/AED/ first aid
CITI ethics training
Mental Health Aid for Youth and Adults
Affiliations
Welcome Project
Assist professors and other students with organizing the welcome project that collects oral histories about the complexity of living together amidst increasing diversity and difference.
Student Social Work Organization
Help to promote social justice in the campus community and create events to destress and self-care activities.
Best Buddies
Meet with local people with different disabilities and create lasting bonds and friendships while encouraging those to come to become advocates of their own life.