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Colton J. Cnossen

Rockford,MI

Summary

Professional liaison with eight years of experience in bridging communication gaps and enhancing collaborative efforts. Adept at managing relationships and ensuring smooth project execution through strong organizational skills and strategic planning. My social work experience has equipped me to be an effective communicator and problem solver, skilled in crisis work, and very culturally competent. I have a strong understanding of community resources and case management skills that are driving effective client support and advocacy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

7th Grade Basketball Coach

Rockford Middle School
10.2022 - Current
  • Head basketball coach for 7th grade. Responsible for coaching a 12-game season, teaching the game of basketball. Contracted through Rockford Athletics.

Mental Health Liaison/Student Services Representative

Rockford Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Mental health liaison for eight elementary buildings (K-5th Grade) in Rockford School District. Serves as student risk response coordinator and completing formal risk/crisis assessments, and linking families and students to community resources. Facilitating student re-entry and support to the school environment and developing safety plans for student success. Working alongside social workers, school psychologists, school principals, and other itinerant staff to support student’s well-being. Providing conflict resolution for both students and staff. Responsible for mental health education and awareness for students, staff, and families. Member of developing Healthy Kids Foundation and working with district teams to implement mental health services, trainings, education, and presentations for the community. Supports student life, fostering student leadership and development/engagement. Also serves as a member of the Districts Risk Assessment Team ensuring and assessing school safety throughout the district.

Mental Health Liaison/Student Services Representative

Kent Intermediate School District
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Mental health liaison and student services representative for all Kent ISD programs and Myschool@kent online programs. Serves as a student risk response coordinator completing formal/crisis risk assessments, suicide assessments, and safety plans. Responsible for linking families and students to community resources, and outpatient/inpatient referrals for emergency services. Facilitating student re-entry and support to the school environment. Providing mental health education and awareness for students and staff. Providing support groups centered around mental health. Working alongside counselors, teacher consultants, and principals to help support student success and growth.

Case Manager/Outpatient Provider

Cherry Health Heart of the City
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Clinical case manager providing behavioral health care for severe and persistent mental health populations. Providing meaningful case management through engagement with patients, implementing strategies for obtaining services, and supports that are goal oriented and individualized. Responsible for coordinating all services necessary to maximize consumer recovery and independence along with addressing mental health concerns. Linking clients to community resources, social security benefits, cash assistance, and problem solving any health insurance or benefits related paperwork. Coordination and onsite visits with local hospitals for client care and monitoring individual’s mental health. Along with working on-call shifts with local hospitals through the emergency room department for mental health screenings. Member of zero suicide initiative team: developing framework as well as a road map toward shaping policies and practices that improve suicide care with health and behavioral systems. Assisting team members through work conflict situations.

Preventative Maintenance Crew Member

Armock Mechanical and Contractors
01.2011 - 08.2017
  • Worked part time while in college. Performed preventative maintenance on heating/cooling systems, refrigeration systems, and air flow on commercial building and restaurants for contracted customers.

8th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach

Big Rapids, MI School System
10.2014 - 01.2016
  • Coached two seasons. I was the head coach for both the A and B team for Big Rapids middle school boys’ basketball. Responsible for two teams, a 12-game schedule. Contracted through Big Rapids schools.
  • Seasonal

7th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach

Sparta, MI School System
09.2010 - 01.2014
  • I was the head coach for 7th grade boys’ basketball at Sparta Middle School. I was responsible for both the A and B team, with a 12-game schedule. Contracted through Sparta Area Schools.
  • Seasonal

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
05.2016

Masters of Social Work (MSW) - undefined

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
08.2017

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Character development
  • Motivational leadership
  • Mediation skills
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Conflict mediation
  • Strong Problem Solving

Certification

  • Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS): Assessment tool for kids: ages 5-18
  • Concussion Training Certificate
  • TRAILS coaching
  • CPI certifications

Accomplishments

  • Ferris State University Deans List Member (Undergrad/Graduate School)
  • Ferris State University Best Public Speaker 2013 (school speaking contest)
  • Advanced Standing Academic Status for Graduate School (Ferris State University)
  • Phi Alpha National Honor Society Member
  • Author for open source textbook for Social Work 110 courses at Ferris State University: NASW Code of Ethics

Affiliations

  • Phi Alpha National Honor Society Member
  • National Association of Social Work: NASW Member
  • Ferris State University Alumni

Timeline

7th Grade Basketball Coach

Rockford Middle School
10.2022 - Current

Mental Health Liaison/Student Services Representative

Rockford Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Mental Health Liaison/Student Services Representative

Kent Intermediate School District
01.2020 - 08.2022

Case Manager/Outpatient Provider

Cherry Health Heart of the City
10.2017 - 01.2020

8th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach

Big Rapids, MI School System
10.2014 - 01.2016

Preventative Maintenance Crew Member

Armock Mechanical and Contractors
01.2011 - 08.2017

7th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach

Sparta, MI School System
09.2010 - 01.2014

Masters of Social Work (MSW) - undefined

Ferris State University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -

Ferris State University

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