Alexis Kohlwey
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in case management and child development, demonstrated during tenure at Trempealeau County Department of Human Services. Excelled in connecting families with essential services, showcasing empathy and rapport. Proven ability to enhance environments, whether educational or retail, aligning with employer-desired skills for impactful outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Initial Assessment Social Worker
Trempealeau County Department of Human Services
01.2024 - Current
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Assistant Teacher
Nature's Cove Early Learning Center
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Administered assessments for developmental milestones, identifying areas of growth or concern to address promptly.
Merchandiser
Cedar Crest Ice Cream
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI12-2023
High School Diploma -
Rice Lake High School
Rice Lake, WI06-2019
Skills
- Case management
- Compassionate
- Assessment skills
- Child development
- Empathy and rapport
Internship Experience
Dunn County Human Service- Family and Children's Intern (September 2023- December 2023), Menomonie, WI
- Experience shadowing Workers in Initial Assessment, Ongoing, Access, Youth Justice, and Foster Care
- Successfully and independently completed a Child Welfare Report
- Daily use of the eWISACWIS system to complete case notes, home studies, and update kinship certifications
- Active partner in the revision of Out of Home Placement Staffings
Timeline
Initial Assessment Social Worker
Trempealeau County Department of Human Services
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Nature's Cove Early Learning Center
11.2020 - 01.2024
Merchandiser
Cedar Crest Ice Cream
11.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
High School Diploma -
Rice Lake High School
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