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Carrie Patterson

Meridian,Idaho

Summary

Versatile School Counselor certified in Social Work and well-versed in crisis management and case management. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. District leadership roles with several certifications and formal trainings that have been successfully implemented within the school district.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor/Social Worker

Marsing Joint School District
08.2015 - Current
  • Aware Community Project Manager 2020-Current.
  • Formally trained in and have have implemented Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports, Sources of Strength, Second Step Programs, PBIS Apps, and Support fo Students Exposed to Trauma.
  • Building Testing Coordinator.
  • Foster Care and Homeless Liaison for the School District.
  • Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
  • Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
  • Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
  • 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 educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
  • Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
  • Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations. Trained in using Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale.
  • Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.

Independent Contractor

Self Employed Services
03.2007 - 07.2013
  • Managed staff for in home elderly care.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
  • Reviewed and recorded progress of clients.
  • Managed logistics to maintain in home care for clients.

Store Manager

Hot Topic
02.2006 - 03.2007
  • Conducted staff evaluations and determined promotions and realignments or reductions in workforce.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Opened and closed store by processing daily paperwork, balancing register drawers, producing staffing schedules and preparing deposits.

Assistant Manager

Walmart
10.1998 - 12.2006
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Managed personnel scheduling, facilitating adequate coverage to meet demand.
  • Cultivated hands-on training, assessment, guidance and performance monitoring programs to coach and mentor employees.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2016

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Group Assistance
  • Anti-Bullying Program Expertise
  • Behavioral Assistance
  • Group Activities
  • Counseling Services
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • SIS Understanding
  • Testing Protocols

Certification

  • LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW-350807
  • Pupil Personnel Services-School Social Worker

Timeline

School Counselor/Social Worker

Marsing Joint School District
08.2015 - Current

Independent Contractor

Self Employed Services
03.2007 - 07.2013

Store Manager

Hot Topic
02.2006 - 03.2007

Assistant Manager

Walmart
10.1998 - 12.2006

Master of Arts - Social Work

Boise State University
Carrie Patterson