Julia Firlit
Norton Shores,United States
Summary
To seek and maintain an occupation that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Mona Shores Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students'' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
- Monitored progress of identified students using data-driven decision making to adjust intervention plans as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Conducted assessments to assist in qualifying students for special education.
- Worked with educational evaluation team to develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Children's Protective Services Specialist
Michigan Department Of Health And Human Services
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for cases.
- Implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and engaged with families using positive communication skills.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing investigation case reports.
- Contributed to various court proceedings.
- Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.
- Facilitated family team meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members and service providers.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address needs.
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Helped customers locate products and contacted other stores regarding their merchandise.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Prepared bank deposits.
- Performed daily cash reconciliations to determine accuracy of financial reports.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.2023
Master of Science - Human Services
Baker College of Muskegon
Muskegon05.2019
Skills
- Child Welfare and Protective Services
- Case Management
- Cultural Competency
- Case Documentation
- Verbal and Writing Communication
- Effective Working Relationships
- Case Service Plans
Timeline
School Social Worker
Mona Shores Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Children's Protective Services Specialist
Michigan Department Of Health And Human Services
06.2019 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
07.2014 - 06.2019
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Western Michigan University
Master of Science - Human Services
Baker College of Muskegon
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