Claire Johnson
Champaign,IL
Summary
Licensed social worker with a proven track record in delivering trauma-informed therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being across diverse populations. Expertise includes individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and comprehensive mental health assessments. Committed to collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, with strong adaptability to evolving client needs. Renowned for empathy, patience, and exceptional communication skills, consistently building trust and rapport with clients to support their journey toward healing and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Urbana School District #116
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver counseling and assessments for students with social, emotional, and behavioral goals and individualized education plans. Collaborate with educators, parents, and community resources to develop tailored crisis intervention plans. Conduct psychoeducational workshops on topics like bullying prevention, stress management, and dating violence. Advocate for students' rights and ensure access to educational resources. Maintain accurate records in compliance with professional standards and legal requirements for a caseload of forty students. Implement evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior and growth among students. Assisted with school-based outreach programs that benefited students/families. Attended staff, operational, and other community meetings as assigned/beneficial. Conducted home visits and connected families with needed resources.
Youth and Family Specialist
Breaking Barriers International
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed tailored programs for youth affected by gun violence; coordinating with families to access community resources. Organized culturally relevant, safe, recreational and educational activities for group engagement. Collaborated with professionals to coordinate care for youth and families.
SOS Team Responder
Wraparound Wellness Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered immediate, trauma-informed support in youth-related emergencies, assessing needs and providing resources on-site. Conducted follow-up visits to assess ongoing requirements. Utilized rapport-building, active listening, and crisis intervention skills to engage and address concerns.
Substitute Coordinator & Student Behavior Data Specialist
Urbana Middle School, District #116
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Guided substitute teachers in daily tasks and addressed complex issues. Tracked and organized student discipline for a student population nearing 1,000 and teacher absence data for a staff of 200; prepared reports for administration and state mandates. Resolved concerns through effective communication and escalate significant issues to supervisors when necessary.
Education
Master of Social Work - Concentration in Schools
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Major in Sociology, Minors in Political Science And Ethnic Studies
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2017
Skills
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Active Listening
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Reporting and Documentation
- Client Needs Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Confidentiality
- Conflict Management and Resolution
- Youth Development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Academic Support
- Google Suite
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker - 2025
- Illinois Professional Educator’s License - 2023
- Mandated Reporter Certification - 2023, 2024, 2025
Affiliations
- Illinois Association of School Social Workers joined 2022
- Alpha Delta Mu Social Work Honor Society inducted 2022
Timeline
School Social Worker
Urbana School District #116
08.2023 - Current
Youth and Family Specialist
Breaking Barriers International
06.2023 - 08.2023
SOS Team Responder
Wraparound Wellness Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Substitute Coordinator & Student Behavior Data Specialist
Urbana Middle School, District #116
02.2019 - 06.2023
Master of Social Work - Concentration in Schools
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Major in Sociology, Minors in Political Science And Ethnic Studies
Illinois State University