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Alana Burdette

Battle Creek

Summary

Dedicated social work professional with a Master of Social work (MSW) and extensive experience in clinical practice and community engagement. Skilled in integrating theory with real-world application to foster student learning and professional development. Experienced in facilitating groups, mentoring, and delivering engaging instruction that emphasizes critical thinking, ethics, and evidence-based practice.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth IDD Case Manager

Summit Pointe
05.2023 - Current
  • Conduct thorough intake assessments to identify clients needs, strengths, and barriers.


  • Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary teams.


  • Connect clients with community resources, house, employment, and assistance programs.


  • Monitor client progress, adjust service plans as needed and provide ongoing support and advocacy.

Practice Support Assistant

Bronson
12.2020 - 04.2023
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.


  • Wrote and published memos, notes and other written correspondence, promoting professional in-office communication for employees.


  • Scheduled and coordinated meetings and personal schedules of executives and team members.


  • Greet patients and walk through check in/check out process.

Imagining Services Assistant

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2019
  • Assist patients/family and visitors in navigating throughout the campus.


  • Assist patients in walking, sitting up and moving from one support device to another.


  • Transfer patients from one surface or location to another.


  • Use of computer tracking system and phone system.
    Respond to code pages throughout the hospital.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
08-2025

Bachelor of Social Work -

Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
06-2018

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
12-2015

Skills

  • Integrating theory with practice in social work education
  • Promoting inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Collaborative teamwork with faculty and staff
  • Organization and time management
  • Strong Leadership and supervision skills

Timeline

Youth IDD Case Manager

Summit Pointe
05.2023 - Current

Practice Support Assistant

Bronson
12.2020 - 04.2023

Imagining Services Assistant

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2019

Master of Social Work -

Spring Arbor University

Bachelor of Social Work -

Spring Arbor University

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Kellogg Community College

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