Erin Walsh
Wheaton,IL
Summary
Accomplished School Social Worker at Community Consolidated School District 89, adept in crisis intervention and emotional support, significantly improved school climate. Leveraged skills in IEP collaboration and individual counseling, fostering enhanced student well-being. Expert in family collaboration, demonstrated through successful connections with community resources. Proven track record in advancing educational and emotional outcomes for diverse student populations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker in District 89
Community Consolidated School District 89
08.2007 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students'' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Trained and guided teachers on how to identify and support students.
- Wrote and developed FBAs and PBIPs for each student.
- Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Facilitated push-in and pull-out ESE support instruction.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Social Worker at Central DuPage Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Supervised interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Illinois State University
Normal, IL06.2022
Masters in Social Work - School Social Work
Jane Addams College of Social Work
Chicago05.2003
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Family Support
- Student Advocacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Social Skills Training
- Family collaboration
- Suicide Prevention
- Case Management
- Individual Counseling
- Classroom observations
- IEP Collaboration
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- IEP understanding
- Restorative justice
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Client documentation
- Conducting interviews
- Individual and family counseling
Timeline
School Social Worker in District 89
Community Consolidated School District 89
08.2007 - 07.2024
Social Worker at Central DuPage Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital
08.2003 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Illinois State University
Masters in Social Work - School Social Work
Jane Addams College of Social Work
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