Amy Snow-Dehmer
Norwalk,Iowa
Summary
Passionate School Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in ensuring students' well-being & fostering academic success in the public school setting. Skilled in behavioral assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, & creating supportive environments. Collaborative team player focused on achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs & challenges. Known for effective communication, empathy, inclusive teaming practices, & strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Heartland Area Education Agency
08.2016 - Current
- Collaborate with families, teachers, building administration, & district administration to advocate on behalf, evaluate, & plan for the needs of over 100 children ages Birth-Grade 12 each school year
- Actively contribute to the school-based multidisciplinary team to develop learning & behavioral supports to increase student achievement at the individual, classroom, & building-wide level
- Develop effective interventions through collection of & interpretation of data drawn from a variety of direct & indirect assessments
- Coordinate the Early Access & Special Education evaluation process to determine a student's eligibility for services in the areas of adaptive behavior & social emotional development
- Serve as Critical Incident Point Person & grief counselor on the AEA Critical Incident team in response to traumatic & stressful events in the community or school impacting the staff & student body
School Social Worker
Des Moines Public Schools
12.2004 - 07.2016
- Acted in the capacity as a School Social Worker to support students in Kindergarten-Grade 8
- Communicated with families, school, & community providers to reduce barriers limiting a child's school progress such as the impact of mental health needs, truancy, & delinquency
- Consulted with teams to develop effective Functional Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plans
- Served on district-wide initiatives including Teen Screen, Grief Response Team, Culturally Responsive Trainer, & Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports
Education
Master of Social Work - Family Centered Practice, School Social Work Endorsement
University of Iowa
Des Moines, IA08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Minor in Family Studies
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.2001
Skills
- Professional Coaching & Collaboration
- Special Education Consultation & Evaluation
- Student Functional Behavioral Assessment
- Advocacy for Children & Families
- Crisis Intervention & Grief Counseling
- Multi-Tiered Support of Student Body
- Individual Student Mental Health & Emotional Support
Certification
- Iowa Mediation Service, Completion of 32-hour Introductory Mediation Training
- National Academy of Sports Medicine, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
School Social Worker
Heartland Area Education Agency
08.2016 - Current
School Social Worker
Des Moines Public Schools
12.2004 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Minor in Family Studies
University of Northern Iowa
- Iowa Mediation Service, Completion of 32-hour Introductory Mediation Training
- National Academy of Sports Medicine, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Master of Social Work - Family Centered Practice, School Social Work Endorsement
University of Iowa
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