I am highly motivated to have a well balanced, positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. I enjoy effective leadership that is direct, and excels in communication. I am genuine, supportive, approachable, educated, reliable, and easy to work with.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Century High School
Rochester, MN
08.2024 - Current
Collaborated with teachers, LADC's, MHP's, and other social workers to meet the needs of students
Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance (Columbia screenings, referral to SERCC, etc)
Maintained confidential case documentation.
Provided resources to families in need of assistance
Assisted in the development of IEPs for students with special needs, and met regularly with students to achieve their goals.
Actively engage in regular meetings and trainings
Trained and mentored new staff
Licensed Social Worker
Olmsted County Adult and Family Services
Rochester, MN
12.2013 - 08.2024
Assisted members with utilizing their UCare health benefits, and provided ongoing care coordination. Daily documentation of health plan requirements (care plans, health risk assessments, care transitions, and communications with providers).
Met with members of a culturally diverse background in their homes; utilized interpreters regularly.
Team lead since 2019; completed duties outside of my role, such as team building, training new staff, mentoring across departments, leadership classes, interviewing new hires, and leading meetings/trainings.
Collaboration with outside medical and social services providers.
Attended ongoing annual trainings as required for my work and social work licensure
Mental Health Practitioner
Zumbro Valley Health Center
Rochester, MN
11.2012 - 12.2013
Performed resident assessments and developed treatment plans in residential crisis setting
Provided clients with recommendations to community resources
Worked collaboratively with other MHP's/team leads/supervisors to provide consistent care
Administered medications
Lead and taught social skills groups weekly
Assisted and supported residents through daily check ins; suicide prevention screening, team meetings, and one on one support
ABA Behavior Therapist
Rochester Center For Autism
Rochester, MN
04.2009 - 11.2012
Performed behavioral therapy assessments and treatments at the autism center and in-home.
Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement, speech, and behavior concerns.
Monitored and documented student progress.
Provided one-on-one ABA therapy for students ages 2-15.
Team lead for three years; assisted with training and mentoring new staff, team-building activities, and implementing process changes.
Conducted functional behavior assessments (FBA) to identify the causes of challenging behaviors.