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Emily Schueller

St. Croix Falls,WI

Summary

  • Empathetic human services professional with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, victim advocacy, hospital and legal advocacy, health and lifestyle education, behavior management, substance misuse recovery care, and trauma-informed services.
  • Passion for natural health care practices when fitting.
  • Comfortable with implementing and supporting diverse care, suitable for the various emotional , psychological, and physical challenges throughout one's life.
  • Experience with childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence and other trauma-related disorders.
  • Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction studies, behavioral health management, and co-occurring disorder treatment and necessary resources.
  • Familiar with small group and one-on-one instruction, as well as large group presentation and discussion panels.
  • Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with the rules of ethics in human services.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Polk County Sexual Assault Victim Advocate

Community Referral Agency
03.2020 - Current
  • Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare, criminal justice systems, and social services resources.
  • Constructed and collaborated with referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare services.
  • Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting, and service plans for outreach clients and those residing in shelter.
  • Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
  • Facilitated weekly support groups in the local jail for survivors.
  • Facilitated support groups at residential shelter for community members and shelter residents.
  • Conducted community awareness presentations for service providers, funders, and community members.


WIC Peer Breastfeeding Counselor

Polk County Health And Human Services
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Facilitated breastfeeding education classes with expecting mothers, who planned to breastfeed.
  • Met with pregnant mothers during WIC appointments, to discuss their concerns and expectations, regarding breastfeeding.
  • Demonstrated effective feeding positions, techniques, and routines.
  • Provided education on the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding, for new babies and mothers.
  • Developed care plans and feeding schedules with new mothers, to ease the transition back to work after maternity leave.
  • Performed home visits when necessary to assist with ongoing breastfeeding concerns.
  • Collaborate with and report to public health nursing staff and WIC director.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Osceola School District
11.2014 - 06.2017
  • Supported lead teacher in development of individual education plans.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Developed individual strategies for each student, pertinent to behavior and social needs.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Collaborated with lead teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Attended trainings throughout the school year, and maintained certifications required for the position.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI
08.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
New Richmond, WI
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Osceola High School
Osceola, WI
05.2006

Skills

  • Hospital Advocacy
  • Data Integrity
  • Case Planning and Management
  • Group Sessions
  • Community Integration
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Community Partnerships
  • Service Referrals
  • Effective Listening
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Ongoing Assessments
  • Legal Standards
  • Sexual Assault Victim Counseling
  • Crisis Situations
  • Victim Services
  • Community Service Programs
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Compassionate Care
  • Home Visits
  • Legal Proceedings
  • Court Hearings
  • Emotional Support
  • Criminal Justice System Knowledge
  • Mental Health Support
  • Breastfeeding Education
  • Individualized Treatment Plans
  • Lactation Support
  • Creative Thinking
  • Activity Oversight
  • Educational Settings
  • Parental Interaction
  • Instructional Support
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Social and Group Settings
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Ability to Adapt
  • Trauma Care
  • Interventions Understanding

Certification

Substance Abuse Counselor Certification- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, 2021



Timeline

Polk County Sexual Assault Victim Advocate

Community Referral Agency
03.2020 - Current

WIC Peer Breastfeeding Counselor

Polk County Health And Human Services
02.2019 - 03.2020

Special Education Paraprofessional

Osceola School District
11.2014 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

High School Diploma -

Osceola High School
Emily Schueller