Joel Langer
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Social Work student and intern with a desire for effectively serving individuals and members of their community. Skilled at conducting intake assessments, diagnostic impressions, and collaborating with those seeking services; helping them find resources and realize their goals. Devoted to advocating, collaborating, and empowering every individual provided services.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
Kinship Food Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of client care plans under supervision.
- Collected data and entered into internal system database.
Social Work Intern
Jewish Family Services of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, families, and community partners.
- Assisted clients in understanding and navigating social services and benefits.
- Studied social worker application of industry values, ethics and best practices.
Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center, GNC
Milwaukee, WI
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
AODA Clinician-in-training/Intern
United Community Center, UCC
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Utilized evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on various topics such as coping skills, anger management, and grief counseling.
Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center, GNC
, WI
11.2009 - 01.2016
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Referrals and networking
- Case records management
- Database updates
- Behavioral plan management
- Mental health support
- Social services
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Kinship Food Center
02.2025 - Current
Social Work Intern
Jewish Family Services of Milwaukee
01.2023 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center, GNC
10.2018 - 09.2022
AODA Clinician-in-training/Intern
United Community Center, UCC
02.2018 - 05.2018
Sales Associate
General Nutrition Center, GNC
11.2009 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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