Catherine E. Lechlitner
Buchanan,MI
Summary
Experienced in crisis intervention, specializing in providing effective solutions and necessary resources to deescalate and manage immediate crises. Professional and calm attitude, offering support and guidance to individuals in need. Utilizing expertise to ensure a safe and secure environment while delivering assistance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Eau Claire Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Adapted curriculum materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, increasing overall comprehension levels among students.
- Maintained strong parent-teacher communication, ensuring consistent support for student achievement.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student outcomes through collaborative planning efforts with staff members.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a focused and productive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement new teaching strategies, resulting in enhanced student engagement.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Social Service Director
Caretel Inns of Lakeland
10.2006 - 02.2017
- Processed intake of residents admitted to nursing home, while implementing services to be administered upon discharge
- Facilitated weekly care plan meetings with residents and families
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
Care Manager
Area Agency on Aging
07.2011 - 04.2014
- Managed caseload by establishing care plans, adjusting formal services, counseling clients, negotiating cost share, and scheduling caregivers
- Conducted initial assessments and reassessments to ensure client's needs were being met and services are being utilized
- Collaborated with the team to establish appropriate care plans and present to client for approval
- Established emergency plans to ensure client's safety
- Implemented community services to assist with client's independence
Social Service Director
The Timber of Cass Co.
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Completed initial social service assessments, depression screens, and cognitive testing, while implementing necessary services to ensure a safe transition home or for long-term placement
- Entered resident data into MDS and establish Care Plan
- Monitored behaviors and worked closely with psychiatrist on adjusting psychotropic meds
- Facilitated care conference meetings with resident and families
- Attended weekly meetings with Department Managers to ensure each discharge was as successful as possible
- Applied for Guardianship through Courts to ensure residents needs were met when family was not involved
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work, Family Life and Human Sexuality
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI12.2002
Skills
- Assessment and evaluation
- Written and verbal communication
- Community outreach
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
Training
- Foster Grandparent Training
- Worker Safety
- Report Writing
- Transporting Clients
- Child Welfare Institute
- Abuse and Neglect
- Hospice
- Link Crisis Intervention Team
Timeline
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Eau Claire Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Care Manager
Area Agency on Aging
07.2011 - 04.2014
Social Service Director
The Timber of Cass Co.
06.2010 - 04.2014
Social Service Director
Caretel Inns of Lakeland
10.2006 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work, Family Life and Human Sexuality
Central Michigan University
Similar Profiles
Brandon LeeBrandon Lee
Tutor at University of Wisconsin - Eau ClaireTutor at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Quaneesha AdamsQuaneesha Adams
Intern at Eau Claire Internal MedicineIntern at Eau Claire Internal Medicine
Megan OttMegan Ott
Clinic Coordinator at Lotus Spa Eau ClaireClinic Coordinator at Lotus Spa Eau Claire