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Breahn Post

Commerce,MI

Summary


Licensed Clinical and School Social Worker with 17 years of experience delivering and consulting on student support services across public school systems. Proven leader in special education, IEP compliance, behavior intervention planning, crisis intervention, and educator capacity-building. Adept at designing and delivering professional learning, evaluating student needs, and fostering collaboration with school professionals and staff to promote equitable outcomes for students with disabilities. Committed to systemic improvement and empowering school-based teams through coaching, technical assistance, and strategic resource development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Social Worker

Waterford School District
10.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
  • Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
  • Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
  • Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
  • Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
  • Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
  • Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
  • Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
  • Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.

Clinical Social Worker

Better Life Counseling
08.2024 - Current
  • Facilitate skill-building sessions for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
  • Promote the integration of self-care practices and stress management techniques among clients, fostering resilience and overall wellbeing.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs.
  • Improve client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
  • Maintain timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
  • Improve client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
  • Expand professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education and training opportunities in the field of clinical social work.
  • Develop rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and active listening skills, creating a supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
  • Provide training parents and caregivers in behavior management strategies, empowering them to support their child''s growth at home effectively.
  • Guide clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Elementary School Social Worker

Walled Lake Consolidated School District
02.2019 - 10.2022
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of students needs to create targeted support plans that addressed specific challenges.
  • Conducted interviews with students, family members and school personnel to gather information and assess student social, emotional and behavioral adjustment to school.
  • Monitored progress of interventions through ongoing data collection and analysis, adjusting strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
  • Designed proactive programs addressing prevalent social issues such as bullying prevention, conflict resolution, and substance abuse awareness.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for at-risk students, improving overall academic and behavioral success.
  • Served as active member of student support team.
  • Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions focused on social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
  • Facilitated positive communication between parents, teachers, and students to foster an inclusive school environment for all parties involved.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices within the school setting to promote social-emotional development in children.
  • Partnered with community resources to provide additional support services for families in need of assistance beyond the school setting.
  • Lead crisis intervention efforts in response to critical incidents, ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff members.
  • Coordinated professional development opportunities focused on mental health awareness for faculty and staff members.
  • Promoted a positive school climate by implementing restorative justice practices among students experiencing conflicts or disciplinary issues.
  • Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
  • Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
  • Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.

Secondary School Social Worker

Livingston Educational Service Agency
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of students' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
  • Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
  • Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
  • Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
  • Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
  • Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
  • Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
  • Monitored progress of identified students using data-driven decision making to adjust intervention plans as needed.
  • Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environment, leading to improved student academic performance.
  • Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
  • Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
  • Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
  • Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
  • Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.

School Social Worker

Waterford School District
08.2008 - 06.2019
  • Served on the Central Evaluation Team, specializing in multidisciplinary assessments for students referred for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including conducting home visits and developmental history reviews.
  • Participated in building-level multi-disciplinary teams to identify at-risk students and determine eligibility for special education services across various disability categories.
  • Conducted behavioral assessments, facilitated IEP meetings, and authored detailed team reports in consultation with school psychologists, educators, and specialists.
  • Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), establishing present levels of performance, measurable goals, and appropriate accommodations and supports.
  • Supported families through the special education evaluation process, providing clear communication, guidance, and access to relevant community resources.
  • Delivered individual and small group counseling using evidence-based practices, addressing areas such as emotional regulation, self-esteem, peer relationships, conflict resolution, and bullying prevention.
  • Identified students experiencing mental health challenges and connected families with internal supports and external mental health agencies.
  • Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
  • Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent follow-up.
  • Designed and implemented a school-wide mindfulness program, resulting in improved student self-regulation and reduced behavioral referrals.
  • Facilitated the Second Step social-emotional curriculum across multiple grade levels, promoting empathy, problem-solving, and positive behavior.
  • Established and led a peer mentoring initiative, empowering older students to support younger peers with social-emotional development.
  • Provided Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training to district staff, enhancing crisis response and de-escalation strategies across school settings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
05-2023

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05-2008

Skills

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Case management
  • Psychoeducation
  • Facilitating groups
  • Treatment Planning
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Group counseling
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Behavior modification
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Clinical assessments
  • Recordkeeping and documentation
  • Insurance authorizations
  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Community resources
  • Assessment skills
  • Psychosocial evaluations
  • Crisis intervention
  • Individual therapy
  • Multicultural competence
  • Treatment plans
  • New client assessments
  • Updating treatment plans
  • Heartsaver first aid CPR AED

Accomplishments

    Professional Contributions & Leadership

  • Presented to the Waterford Board of Education on the roles and impact of School Social Workers.
  • Designed and implemented a school-wide Mindfulness Program; later presented program outcomes and impact to the Board of Education.
  • Created and facilitated a "Trauma and Toxic Stress" professional development workshop for school staff, emphasizing trauma-informed care and behavior intervention strategies.
  • Researched evidence-based Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curricula, trained staff in program delivery, and successfully implemented a school-wide SEL initiative to promote student well-being and positive school climate.
  • Led a parent book study on "Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD" by Eli Lebowitz to support families managing childhood anxiety.
  • Supervised and mentored social work interns and probationary school social workers in Waterford and Walled Lake school districts, promoting professional growth and ethical practice.
  • Delivered direct and consultative social work services to general education students and those with IEPs across a range of educational settings, including resource rooms, Level-3 programs, and specialized classrooms supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Impairments, Cognitive Impairments, and Severe Multiple Impairments.
  • Provided social work services to students across public, non-public, and home-based educational settings, ensuring continuity of support regardless of placement.
  • Planned and co-facilitated a district-wide community mental health education event for the Waterford School District, promoting awareness and access to mental health resources for families and staff.

Certification

  • Fully Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – State of Michigan.
  • Certified Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Instructor – 15 years of experience training school staff in crisis de-escalation and safety strategies.
  • TCEP (Traumatic Event Crisis Intervention Plan) Trained – Prepared to provide trauma-informed support in crisis situations.
  • Certificate of Completion: Applied Behavior Analysis for School Personnel – Emphasis on Behavior Teams and Leadership Roles
  • First Aid Certified – American Red Cross.
  • Mindfulness for Educational Leaders, Caryn M. Wells – Oakland University, 2018 (Course Completion)

Timeline

Clinical Social Worker

Better Life Counseling
08.2024 - Current

School Social Worker

Waterford School District
10.2022 - Current

Elementary School Social Worker

Walled Lake Consolidated School District
02.2019 - 10.2022

Secondary School Social Worker

Livingston Educational Service Agency
07.2018 - 02.2019

School Social Worker

Waterford School District
08.2008 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Western Michigan University

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Wayne State University

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