Janie Tyler
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Dedicated School Social Worker offering nine years of experience in special education. Familiar with issues such as learning difficulties, socialization problems and emotional needs. Background working in urban areas of poverty with high population of at-risk students. Highly collaborative, organized and resourceful with excellent clinical acumen. Skilled in clinical evaluation, diagnosing and implementation of evidence based interventions. Possess strong problem solving and communication skills. Trained in providing crisis intervention services in addition to routine care and support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Contracted - Havern Autism Program
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained and collected data on evidence-based interventions and outcomes.
- Managed services focusing on mental health, wellness, resiliency and coping skills.
- Delivered crisis-related support to students and staff.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Evaluated, assessed and diagnosed learning and social issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Assisted with new program development for students enrolled in autism program.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Denver Christian School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
School Social Worker
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting and documentation.
- Participated in IEP, RTI, and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and created relevant IEPs.
- Supported students, teachers, and families during crisis situations.
- Trained and guided teachers on how to identify and support students.
- Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
Care Manager
Physician Health Partners
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed treatments and casework programs for average of 65 patients each month.
- Referred patients to psychiatric and medical examinations, as well as to family assessment planning teams.
- Provided social work services to geriatric patients, including psychosocial assessments, individual and family care planning, and referrals.
- Supported patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe illness.
- Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments.
Masters Of Social Work Intern
Halcyon Palliative and Hospice
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with patient, family and medical team to develop goals of treatment.
- Provided psychosocial education regarding disease prognosis and anticipated trajectory of symptoms.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss and identify treatment goals/barriers for patients and families.
- Utilized therapeutic interventions to support patients and families through death and dying process.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments.
Masters Of Social Work Intern
The Bridge Project
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided community resource support to families residing in Denver Housing Authority neighborhoods.
- Partnered with local elementary school to meet student and family needs.
- Facilitated social/emotional group sessions for students identified as needing behavioral support.
- Provided one on one social/emotional support with at-risk students.
- Provided emotional support with students and families to develop long term plans and goals.
Masters Of Social Work Intern
Littleton Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Conducted initial assessment with patient to help identify potential supports needed upon discharge.
- Collaborated with rehabilitation facilities for patient placements upon discharge.
- Met with patients and family members to make appropriate plans for discharge, while respecting wishes of all parties.
- Completed medical charting on all assigned patients.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Communicated goals, plans and progress to parents or guardians.
Previous Professional Experience
Various
01.2001 - 05.2017
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work - Family And Children Emphasis
Simmons College
Boston, MA2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Special Education
Metropolitan State College Of Denver
Denver, CO2006
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Data collection and management
- Crisis intervention
- Solution-based interventions
- Risk assessments
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Supervision for Licensed Clinical Social Work candidates
- Field supervision for graduate student placement
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Professional Special Service Provider - Colorado Department of Education
- Professional Crisis Management Practitioner - PCMA
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
Accomplishments
- Awarded “Summa Cume Laude” in 2018.
- Awarded "Jefferson County Talented Teacher" in 2021.
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Contracted - Havern Autism Program
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Denver Christian School
08.2022 - 05.2023
School Social Worker
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2019 - 12.2021
Care Manager
Physician Health Partners
11.2018 - 08.2019
Masters Of Social Work Intern
Halcyon Palliative and Hospice
07.2018 - 10.2018
Masters Of Social Work Intern
The Bridge Project
10.2017 - 04.2018
Masters Of Social Work Intern
Littleton Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2017
Previous Professional Experience
Various
01.2001 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Social Work - Family And Children Emphasis
Simmons College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Special Education
Metropolitan State College Of Denver
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Professional Special Service Provider - Colorado Department of Education
- Professional Crisis Management Practitioner - PCMA
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
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