Daniel Alter
Skokie,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated School Social Worker focused on helping students excel socially, emotionally, academically, and behaviorally in the school setting through counseling and collaboration with school staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Chicago Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement intervention and prevention programs that assist in the reduction of at-risk students, including implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Provide group and individual social work counseling to address problems.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
- Participate in IEP, 504, and BHT meetings that determine and implement student and school-wide policies.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Maintain compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
Assistant Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Coach and train 14 freshman and sophomore student athletes.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic game plans and conducting regular practice sessions.
- Assisted in the development of practice plans, ensuring that each session covered necessary skill-building exercises and game strategy discussions.
- Establish clear expectations for academic performance among players, reinforcing the importance of balancing athletics with their studies.
Math and College Test Prep Tutor
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Tutor a wide range of students from secondary school through college
- Explain different math concepts in easy-to-understand terms
- Work with students on preparing for the SATs and ACTs
- Develop distinctive styles of teaching for each student
- Help students build continuously increasing knowledge on the subject.
School Social Work Intern
Chicago Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Develop Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students, providing appropriate goals and benchmarks
- Work with students, through both one on one and group sessions, towards meeting their goals
- Support students in moments of crisis, in conjunction with my supervisor
- Interview students, parents and teachers, review student records, and gather data through formal questionnaires in initial and triannual social work evaluations
- Facilitate MTSS Tier 2 grief group, using SPARCS method
- Collaborate with external organizations to incorporate appropriate interventions for students.
Freelance Tutor
01.2007 - 03.2020
- Tutor a wide range of students from secondary school through college
- Explain different math concepts in easy-to-understand terms
- Work with students on preparing for the SATs and ACTs
- Develop distinctive styles of teaching for each student
- Help students build continuously increasing knowledge on the subject.
Corporate Consultant
Certified Health Management
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Negotiated union contract at Glenwood Healthcare and Rehab
- Liaised with state officials to discuss industry policy reform
- Implemented new customer service program at six nursing home facilities
- Initiated maintenance policy reform to keep facilities in line with state regulations.
Emergency Financial Services Intern
Dina & Eli Field EZRA Multi-Service Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted screenings and intakes with a diverse population to determine eligibility for financial assistance
- Assisted participants with benefits acquisition and housing wait list application
- Presented participant cases and advocated for participants to the Financial Assistance Committee
- Worked with outside agencies to provide needed resources to people without housing
- Member of the Social Action Committee, discussing a broad range of topics on how to best serve our community.
Education
Master of Social Work - School Social Work
Jane Addams College of Social Work
Chicago05.2022
Oakton Community College
Skokie, IL05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2013
Skills
- Proficient in database management, critical thinking, empathy, and a willingness to learn
- Familiar with Student Services Management (SSM), as well as student information systems
- IEP Development
- Student Advocacy
- Emotional Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Compliance
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
PEL Licensure
MSW
Timeline
School Social Worker
Chicago Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
08.2022 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Chicago Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2023
Math and College Test Prep Tutor
06.2021 - 07.2023
Emergency Financial Services Intern
Dina & Eli Field EZRA Multi-Service Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Corporate Consultant
Certified Health Management
11.2015 - 01.2017
Freelance Tutor
01.2007 - 03.2020
Master of Social Work - School Social Work
Jane Addams College of Social Work
Oakton Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Northeastern Illinois University
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