Amanda Sealy
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in intellectual and developmental disabilities with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocates for clients and advances change for communities in need.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Adult Training and Habilitation Center
Winsted, MN
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Managed caseload of adults with disabilities, helping them to maximize their vocational skills both in supervised work center and community.
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
- Set goals according to each individual's needs and abilities; designed programs to assist them in reaching their full vocational potential.
- Monitored program effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Maintained communication with case workers, group home staff, and family members regarding case progress.
- Presented client progress at annual Individual Service Plan meetings.
- Managed 8-15 employees; participated in interviewing and training new hires; maintained documentation of employee performance.
- Created education and training materials for staff.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for staff.
- Advocated for changes in employer policies to promote a balanced and sustainable work environment for employees.
- Coached team members on policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines.
Social Work Intern
Bachelors of, Oakland Family Services
Pontiac, MI
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Assisted with caseload management of children in foster care.
- Maintained contact with Department of Health and Human Services, biological parents, and foster parents to discuss case progress as appropriate.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide resources.
- Conducted home visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of safety and wellbeing to align with state and program guidelines.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Wrote Individual Service Plans and court reports.
- Attended court hearings.
- Supervised parent-child visitation.
- Maintained confidential case documentation, including thorough case history records and detailed reports.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Member Supports Coordinator
On My Own of Michigan, INC
Troy, MI
01.2001 - 10.2004
- Managed caseload of adults with developmental disabilities in independent living program.
- Supported each member as they gained skills to live as independently as possible, according to their personal abilities.
- Planned, prepared, and presented educational materials in member classes designed to teach living skills, social skills, and personal wellness.
- Maintained regular contact with members by calling and visiting members' homes.
- Interviewed members, families and guardians to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Created Individual Habilitation Plans to create goal attainment strategies and objectives.
- Maintained documentation of goal achievement, and presented progress at annual and semi-annual family/guardian meetings.
- Assisted members with developing conflict resolution skills, helping them to manage interpersonal challenges in workplace, home, and social settings.
- Managed finances of all members on my caseload. Maintained account ledgers (balanced monthly), assisted with budgeting, paying bills, and general money management.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Developed Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
- Assisted members with applying for government services (food assistance, SSI, Medicare/Medicaid, etc.) according to their eligibility.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Social Work
Wayne State University
Associate's degree - Mental Health/Social Work
Oakland Community College
Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Foster Care Experience
- Case Management
- Program Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Progress Evaluation
- Employee Training and Supervision
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- MS Office Applications
Timeline
Program Manager
Adult Training and Habilitation Center
09.2007 - 08.2008
Social Work Intern
Bachelors of, Oakland Family Services
09.2006 - 05.2007
Member Supports Coordinator
On My Own of Michigan, INC
01.2001 - 10.2004
Bachelor's degree - Social Work
Wayne State University
Associate's degree - Mental Health/Social Work
Oakland Community College
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