Hunter Colden
Fraser,MI
Summary
Highly driven social worker with experience in behavioral health, youth intervention, and crisis management, seeking to transition into Human Resources. Skilled in mentorship, interpersonal development, and confidential data management, with a strong focus on communication, empathy, and fostering inclusive workplace environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Case Manager
Family and Community Services
Sterling Heights, MI
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated communication between families, social services, and support networks.
- Attended court hearings and delivered expert testimony to facilitate reunification or termination processes.
- Ensured timely completion of documentation, including case notes, court reports, and treatment plans to maintain compliance with state regulations.
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
Specialist
Family Youth Intervention
Mount Clemens, MI
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Deliver immediate crisis intervention and provide ongoing emotional support to youth experiencing critical challenges such as homelessness, abuse, truancy, and family instability, ensuring their safety and connecting them with appropriate services and resources.
- Responded to crisis calls throughout workday, providing timely support, de-escalation, and resource coordination for youth and families in urgent need.
- Promoted youth development and self-empowerment through mentorship, life skills education, and interpersonal learning activities, guiding youth in goal-setting and achievement planning to foster resilience and independence.
Behavior Technician
Akoya Behavioral Health
Farmington Hills, MI
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Successfully apply and model instructional strategies by using evidence-based practices, as featured in professional training videos, to enhance clients' engagement with technician.
- Provide consistent and meaningful positive reinforcement to clients who demonstrate active listening skills, providing a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
- Managed electronic data entry and documentation on HiRasmus platform, ensuring timely and organized record-keeping aligned with program requirements.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Wayne State College
Detroit, MI05-2025
Social Work
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI08-2022
Skills
- Trauma informed care
- Service planning
- Trauma experience
- Crisis intervention
- Problem-solving collaboration
- Service planning
- Advocacy strategies
Timeline
Foster Care Case Manager
Family and Community Services
08.2025 - Current
Behavior Technician
Akoya Behavioral Health
04.2025 - 08.2025
Specialist
Family Youth Intervention
02.2025 - 10.2025
Social Work
Oakland University
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Tulane University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Wayne State College