Motivated professional with a BA Psychology degree. Exemplary communication skills and a diligent work ethic, which have been further developed through dynamic social work roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Wraparound Coordinator
HealthWest
Muskegon, Michigan
10.2023 - Current
Provided neutral wraparound facilitation to youth and their respective families, natural supports and professional contacts.
Collaborated with various community systems to advocate for youth development.
Supported youth and their families through goal-setting and achievement.
Child Welfare Supervisor
Catholic Charities West Michigan
Muskegon, MI
08.2021 - 10.2023
Assisted in the hiring, training, and supervision of foster care staff.
Ensured compliance with state laws and regulations governing foster care services.
Oversaw and supported the case trajectory of 50+ youth receiving foster care services.
Adoption Specialist
Catholic Charities West Michigan
06.2019 - 08.2021
Interviewed and created thorough assessments of pre-adoptive families and adoptive children.
Applied for adoption subsidy for qualifying pre-adoptive children and families.
Supported youth and families as they navigated the adoption system.
Foster Care Specialist
Catholic Charities West Michigan
Muskegon, MI
06.2018 - 06.2019
Provided thorough case management to foster children and their corresponding families.
Composed case service plans and routinely provided court testimony for judicial review.
Consistently collaborated with mental health providers, attorneys, educational staff, and other appropriate service providers to support client treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hope College
2017
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Developed critical thinking
Detail-oriented
Experienced with advocating for vulnerable populations
Timeline
Wraparound Coordinator
HealthWest
10.2023 - Current
Child Welfare Supervisor
Catholic Charities West Michigan
08.2021 - 10.2023
Adoption Specialist
Catholic Charities West Michigan
06.2019 - 08.2021
Foster Care Specialist
Catholic Charities West Michigan
06.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hope College
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