Julia Lightsey
Portland,OR
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Beaverton School District
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Serves Early College High School, Community Transition program, and Academic and Communication Enhancement program.
- Provides mental health support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Serves as a liaison between the school, family, and Washington County Developmental Disabilities Services to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Connects families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
Middle School Social Work Intern
West Linn-Wilsonville School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group sessions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay informed of current trends and best practices in school social work.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to create a supportive and inclusive school environment for all students.
School Social Work Intern
Lake Oswego High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Used interactive visuals to support knowledge of mental health and well-being within the school community.
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
Mental Health Associate
New Narrative
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Primary case manager, care coordinator, and skills trainer for three residential treatment homes.
- Navigated housing and community resources to support program participants.
- Facilitated treatment team meetings and guided residential staff in crisis situations.
Residential Counselor
New Narrative
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Distributed medication in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Assisted in crisis intervention and de-escalation.
- Guided residents in learning activities of daily living and making medical appointments.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Portland State University
06-2024
Certificate - Autism Core Concepts
Portland State University
03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Portland State University
12-2019
Certification
Preliminary School Social Worker, Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of Oregon
*in the application process for CSWA*
Awards
Growth and Development, New Narrative, 2021
Group Facilitation Experience
- Friendships and Dating, I/DD Focused, Transition Aged
- Social Emotional Learning, Anxiety Focused, 5th & 6th Grades
- Girls Circle, Self Esteem Focused, 9th & 10th Grades
Presentation Experience
- Erin's Law, Sexual Abuse Prevention
- Adi's Act, Suicide Prevention
- Self-Care, Balancing School Responsibilities
Certification
- QPR Gatekeeper Instructor Training, Lines for Life
- Motivational Interviewing in Schools, Downtown College Prep
- Flight Team, Crisis Management Institute
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Living Works
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Girls Circle Facilitation, One Circle Foundation
- Mitigating Race and Gender Bias, One Circle Foundation
Timeline
School Social Worker
Beaverton School District
08.2024 - 06.2025
Middle School Social Work Intern
West Linn-Wilsonville School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
School Social Work Intern
Lake Oswego High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Mental Health Associate
New Narrative
04.2021 - 05.2022
Residential Counselor
New Narrative
04.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Social Work -
Portland State University
Certificate - Autism Core Concepts
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Portland State University