Jean Muhammad
Student And Family Advocate
Ames,IA
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker and Family Advocate offering twenty years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in child, adolescent, and family services; as well as strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills. Quickly establishes client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources and intervention.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student and Family Advocate
Ames Community School District, Ames High School
08.2017 - Current
- Implement Individual and Group social emotional skill development to students identified as Tier 2 or Tier 3 by MTSS protocol and needs assessment.
- Created and implemented the Therapeutic Learning Program at Ames High School.
- Facilitate equity and inclusion initiatives within school and community.
- Created, Lead, and Sponsor multiple Special Interest groups at Ames High School (SACRE, African Student Connection, Mental Health Club, Step Team).
- Developed and Implemented the first AHS Mental Health Mini-Conference, and first Black History Month Mini-Conference; collaborating with many community members and organizations for learning delivery.
- Member of AHS Leadership Team; leading a staff of over 100.
- Train and supervise undergraduate and graduate level students' field experiences, and supervise volunteers and mentors
- Provide Social/Emotional, Behavioral, Mental Health intervention for students identified as “at-risk” based on the Early Identification System (EIS).
- Certified Trainer of Teen Mental Health First Aid and participated in National Pilot Study conducted by John Hopkins University.
Social Worker II
Dept. Of Human Services, Polk County
Des Moines, IA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provide culturally competent case management to families with open child abuse cases to achieve reunification, permanence and safety for children and families in crisis.
- Provide court testimony and service coordination to families to alleviate child abuse and neglect.
- Participate in the African American Case Review team meetings and facilitate Family Team Meetings.
- Provide equity centered service coordination in order to address minority over- representation in the child welfare system.
- Collaborate with numerous community resources and service providers to provide families with the best opportunity to ensure the safety of the family and maintain or reunify the family unit.
- Utilize comprehensive family needs assessment in order to assess family protective factors and deliver effective interventions.
Intensive In-Home Specialist
The Gillis Center
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided immediate, intensive, short-term, in-home crisis intervention (IIS) and family education services to families whose children are at immediate risk of out-of-home placement.
- Collaborated with schools and educational teams to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and best serve students and families at risk.
- Communicate with Children's Division workers to best deliver services to families in crisis.
- Provide detailed Reports to Court outlining safety and risk factors to families participating in I.I.S.
Family Based Services Counselor II
Youth and Shelter Services, Inc. of Eastern Story County
Ames, IA
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided case specific counseling services for children and adolescents, families, and groups.
- Related issues include: alcohol/substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, and behavioral skill development.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to implement programs and individualized skill development plans to meet student needs.
- Administered mental health and behavioral assessments; developed, implemented and monitored treatment plans.
- Provided community trainings of a parent education program.
- Lead youth in participating and initiating community service projects.
Family Counselor
LifeWorks, LLC
Des Moines, IA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Provided counseling services for children and families involved in the child welfare system to reduce instances of child abuse and neglect.
- Related issues included: alcohol/substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, and behavioral skill development.
- Administered mental health and behavioral assessments; and developed, implemented and monitored treatment plans in cooperation with DHS professionals to implement family goals.
- Maintained concise and confidential documentation for purposes of billing, court testimony, and treatment planning.
Certified Family Teacher
Boys Town
Omaha, NE
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Developed and implemented social/life skills curriculum for youth at-risk.
- Conducted behavioral assessments, treatment planning, advising and counseling.
- Prepared and maintained confidential documentation in order to meet JCAHO accreditation.
- Taught social, life, and educational skills according to the Boys Town teaching model.
- Directed and assisted youth with vocational, educational, and military placement and related transition issues Additional.
- Over 500 hours of coursework, CEU’s and workshops in Critical Consciousness, child and adolescent development, behavioral treatment, family systems theory, juvenile detention and delinquency issues, therapeutic level treatment planning, legal aspects of social work and family-centered practice.
- Certified in Aggression Replacement Training (ART), Teen Mental Health First Aid Trainer, and Common Sense Parenting Facilitator.
- Certified in Mental Health First Aid, First Aid, and CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
- Featured in Amazing Ames Magazine (December 2018).
- Awarded 2020 Ambassador of Hope by Many Shades of Colour Young Women’s Conference (Hip Hope).
- Awarded for “Outstanding Service to Youth and Families” by ACSD in 2021.
Education
B.A. - Sociology, Spanish
Iowa State University
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Walden University
08.2019 - Current
Skills
Needs Assessment
Planning and Coordination
Cultural Consciousness
Collaboration
Treatment/Intervention Planning and Implementation
Evidence Based Practice
Confidentiality/Record Keeping
Crisis intervention strategies
Accomplishments
- Certified in Aggression Replacement Training (ART), Teen Mental Health First Aid Trainer, and Common Sense Parenting Facilitator
- Certified in Mental Health First Aid, First Aid, and CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
- Featured in Amazing Ames Magazine (December 2018)
- Awarded 2020 Ambassador of Hope by Many Shades of Colour Young Women’s Conference
- Awarded for “Outstanding Service to Youth and Families” by ACSD in 2021
Timeline
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Walden University
08.2019 - Current
Student and Family Advocate
Ames Community School District, Ames High School
08.2017 - Current
Social Worker II
Dept. Of Human Services, Polk County
01.2014 - 01.2017
Intensive In-Home Specialist
The Gillis Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Family Based Services Counselor II
Youth and Shelter Services, Inc. of Eastern Story County
01.2008 - 01.2011
Family Counselor
LifeWorks, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2008
Certified Family Teacher
Boys Town
01.2000 - 01.2004
B.A. - Sociology, Spanish
Iowa State University