Emma Taylor
Somerset
Summary
Knowledgeable and passionate School Social Worker with strong foundation in supporting students' emotional and social development. Successfully provided counseling and crisis intervention, promoting positive behavioral changes. Demonstrated empathy and effective communication skills to build trust with students and collaborate with educators.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Muskingum Valley ESC
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students through Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, consistent followup and safety plans when necessary.
Family Services Coordinator
National Youth Advocacy Program
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in Evolv database and evaluated and kept up to date treatment plans.
- Conducted intake interviews and completed diagnostic and daily living assessments to understand client needs and discover issues that affect treatment.
- Collaborated with children's services, foster parents, and case workers for clients within the foster care system and made referrals to psychiatry or outside services to meet client and family needs.
- Conducted school based and in-home individual, group and family counseling sessions to help clients and families progress toward identified goals.
Education
Master of Science - School Social Work
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH08-2022
High School Diploma -
Sheridan High School
Thornville, OH05-2019
Skills
- Emotional support
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Trauma informed care framework
- Student advocacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Family collaboration
- Flexibility and Problem Solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creativity
Accomplishments
- Currently balancing a caseload 60 of students students at Somerset Elementary and created several small groups targeting specific SEL related topics.
- Aided administration in developing school wide SEL program.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel and Google Forms to keep accurate data and records of sessions and communication with students and parents as well as CPS reports.
- Received "Rookie of the Year" award at NYAP in 2023 after exceeding productivity standards several consecutive months.
Affiliations
- NASW (National Association of Social Workers)
- STARS (After School Program)
- Big Brothers Big Sister Program
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker- State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification.
- Trama Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Timeline
School Social Worker
Muskingum Valley ESC
08.2024 - Current
Family Services Coordinator
National Youth Advocacy Program
12.2022 - 07.2024
Master of Science - School Social Work
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Muskingum University
High School Diploma -
Sheridan High School
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