Julie Ronning
KELLOGG,MN
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need. Invested and dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in children and family welfare. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 22-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Social Worker
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
12.2014 - 03.2023
- Prepared reports to define goals, weaknesses and strengths of residents.
- Collaborated with area social welfare and partner community agencies to link residents with diverse programs and resources.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Signposted resources for improved client and family access to mental health services.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
Licensed Social Worker
Southeast Minnesota Center For Independent Living
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Signposted resources for improved client and family access to mental health services.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Implemented community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.
Child Protection Licensed Social Worker
Buffalo County Health & Human Services
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Investigated home conditions to protect children from harmful environmental areas.
- Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
- Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives and neighbors.
- Attended hearings and depositions in family court.
- Investigated alleged abuse, neglect and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
- Evaluated mental and physical status in minors to determine options for well being.
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns.
- Assisted families in navigating government agencies and accessing entitlement benefits.
- Wrote descriptive and accurate impending and present danger assessments and family functioning assessments.
- Reviewed existing case records for available information to formulate plans of treatment and develop short- and long-term goals.
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
- Developed plans to strengthen family units.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Conducted forensic interviews with children with suspected physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
Treatment Technician
Albert Lea Medical Center
06.2007 - 04.2009
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
Direct Support Professional
A.R.S.Y.'S.
02.2004 - 05.2007
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
Education
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.2011
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN05.2009
Skills
- Dependency Investigation Units
- Mood Disorders Knowledge
- Mental Health Support
- Best Practices and Standards
- Child Care
- Group Therapy
- Emotional Support
- Legal Standards
- Customer Satisfaction
- Patient Histories
- PTSD Expertise
- Teen Substance Abuse Training
- Family Maintenance
- Reading Comprehension
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Child Welfare and Protective Services
- Data Collection
- Community Service Programs
- Onsite Visits
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Therapeutic Services
- Pyschosocial Assessments
- Grief Processes
- Child Development
- Wellness Checks
- Electronic Charting
- Family Reunification
- Social Support
- Case Notes
- Residential Treatment
- Chronic Disorders
- Abuse and Neglect Reporting
- Discharge Planning
- ADHD/ADD Specialist
- Case Management
- Self Sufficiency Programs
- Court Hearings
- Divorce and Custody Issues
- Improvement Strategies
- Behavior Modification
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Community Referrals
- Cultural Competency
- Confidential Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Suicide Prevention Specialist
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Attention to Detail
- Development Activities
- Analytical Thinking
- Financial Planning
- Social Development
- Independent Judgment
- Treatment Recommendations
- Solution-Based Interventions
- Relaxation Techniques
- Motivational Interviewing Skills
- DSM-IV Knowledge
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
- Conflict Resolution
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Professional Relationships
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Treatment Compliance Support
- Direct Patient Care
- MS Office
- Recreational Activities
- Providing Feedback
- Domestic Violence Training
- Strategic Planner
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Case Needs Assessment
- Referrals and Networking
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Skilled Community-Based Case Manager
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Staff Meetings
- Patient Discharges
- Women's Issues
- Treatment Options
- Clients Rights
- Addictions Expertise
- Creative Thinking
Certification
- Certified Advanced Cognitive Graphic Interviewing (Forensic interviewing), Buffalo County Health & Human Services; Independent - 2 years
Timeline
Licensed Social Worker
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
12.2014 - 03.2023
Licensed Social Worker
Southeast Minnesota Center For Independent Living
01.2013 - 10.2014
Child Protection Licensed Social Worker
Buffalo County Health & Human Services
07.2011 - 10.2012
Treatment Technician
Albert Lea Medical Center
06.2007 - 04.2009
Direct Support Professional
A.R.S.Y.'S.
02.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
Winona State University
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Rochester Community And Technical College
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