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Generra Blake

Blanding

Summary

Compassionate School Social Worker with experience in providing emotional, social and academic support to school-aged students. Strengths include effective communication, crisis management, and implementation of intervention strategies for at-risk youth. Significant impact made in previous roles by promoting student well-being and fostering positive relationships between students, families, and school staff.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Social Worker

San Juan School District
Blanding
11.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
  • Participated in home visits to assess family dynamics and provide ways to enhance attendance.
  • Provided resources to families in need of assistance such as food banks, housing programs or wrap around agencies.
  • Served as an advocate for students who are victims of neglect or abuse.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
  • Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
  • Developed treatment and intervention plans for students needing extra support.
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for students, families, and educators.

Special Education Paraeducator

San Juan School District
Blanding
08.2015 - 11.2016
  • Provided one-on-one instruction to students with learning disabilities and behavioral issues.
  • Assisted teachers in the implementation of individualized education plans for special needs students.
  • Read aloud books and stories that were age appropriate for the assigned class level.
  • Attended IEP meetings and provided input regarding each student's individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Worked closely with classroom teachers to ensure that all special needs students had access to a supportive learning environment.
  • Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
  • Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about their child's progress or any potential concerns related to their education or well-being.

Front Office Assistant

Redd Mechanical
Blanding
05.2013 - 07.2014
  • Maintained a clean front office environment including lobby area.
  • Provided administrative support to management team when needed.
  • Managed inventory levels for office supplies, ensuring adequate stock was available at all times.
  • Generated invoices upon completion of customer orders.
  • Created spreadsheets to track customer orders and shipments.
  • Answered incoming calls, responded to voicemails and transferred calls as needed.
  • Maintained front office cleanliness and organized supplies to increase productivity.
  • Managed payroll processing for staff members.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2020

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2012

Associate of Arts -

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
05-2010

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Treatment planning
  • Community resources
  • Home visits
  • Effective communication
  • Resource coordination

Certification

  • Currently hold Certified Social Worker License
  • Finished supervision hours to be qualified to test for LCSW

Timeline

School Social Worker

San Juan School District
11.2016 - Current

Special Education Paraeducator

San Juan School District
08.2015 - 11.2016

Front Office Assistant

Redd Mechanical
05.2013 - 07.2014

Master of Science - Social Work

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Utah

Associate of Arts -

College of Southern Idaho

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