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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, WI
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

  • 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
Joel Langer