Skilled School Social Worker versed in evaluating, counseling students, and supporting youth through their middle school experience. Possess strong problem solving, communication, and crisis management skills. Fifteen plus years working in schools.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
District 97-Julian Middle School
08.2007 - Current
Support caseload of special education and general education students
Write measurable IEP goals and progress monitor
Collect data and create FBA & BIP's with team
Develop strong relationships with students, parents and staff
Support multi-needs classroom with weekly lessons
Handle crises, including risk-assessment and hospitalization facilitation as needed
Collaborate with staff regularly to support student success
Member of Tier II team
Make appropriate referrals for community based support
Team Facilitator for over 10 year, running Initial Evaluations and Re-Evaluations
Youth Interventionist
Oak Park Township Youth Services
05.2002 - 07.2007
Provided supportive services (counseling and case management) to youth at risk for gang involvement, drug and alcohol use, and violence
Collaborated with community partners to link local youth with positive activities and additional resources
Pushed into local middle school and high school three days per week to provide services to clients
Spent time at the local part district, libraries, and other high traffic areas to connect with youth
Education
Type 73 Certificate Program - School Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL
05.2007
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
07.2001
Skills
Flexible
Team Player
Able to Connect with Students, Parents and Staff
Strong in Crises-CPI Certified
Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
Experienced with all IEP Processes and Paperwork
Familiar with Restorative Practices
Timeline
School Social Worker
District 97-Julian Middle School
08.2007 - Current
Youth Interventionist
Oak Park Township Youth Services
05.2002 - 07.2007
Type 73 Certificate Program - School Social Work
Aurora University
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Loyola University of Chicago
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