JuTone M Lajoie
Farmington,MN
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protection Supervisor
Hennepin County
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
Adjunct Professor
Metro State University
04.2021 - Current
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Taught Human Behavior, Practice I and Practice II courses, providing instruction to up to 18 undergraduate students.
Clinical Director/owner
Time to Heal Counseling
05.2019 - Current
- CEO of a Mental Health Private Practice
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Clinical therapist
Scott county
03.2023 - 06.2024
- DBT Mental Health Therapist
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, enabling accurate evaluation of treatment efficacy.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient's unique needs.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients, promoting trust and open communication for more effective treatment outcomes.
Parent Mentor, Training Director
MN One Stop
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Parent Mentor to parents involved in Child Protection/Child Welfare cases
- Train and teach parent education classes
- Training Director
- Provided training sessions for fellow Parent Mentors on effective communication techniques and conflict resolution strategies within educational settings.
Social Worker Child Protection
Dakota County
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Child Protection Case Manager
- Creating treatment plans and working with families for 6 months to two years.
- Assisted clients in navigating the child protection system, attending court hearings as needed and providing support throughout the process.
Social Worker Child Protection
Denver County
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Started as an intern and became an employee after graduation
- Worked on the investigation unit
- Assessing for child abuse and or neglect in the city of Denver Colorado.
- Assisted clients in navigating the child protection system, attending court hearings as needed and providing support throughout the process.
Youth counselor
lutheran services of iowa
04.2011 - 01.2014
- Worked with children 12 and up experiencing mental health issues
- Helping contribute to treatment plans and leading skills groups.
Education
Doctor of Social Work - Clinical Therapy
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA12-2026
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Denver
Denver, CO06-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA05.2014
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Priority management
Certification
- Received my supervision license from the Minnesota Board of Social Work to provide supervision for Social Workers seeking clinical licensure.
Specialities
- Depression: Signs and Symptoms of depression, anxiety, loss of appetite, isolation, and more.
- Couples and family conflict: Struggling with communication and resolving conflict within the family and partner relationship.
- Parenting concerns: Specializing in transracial adoptions, helping families navigate parenting concerns and integrating adoptive family systems.
Accomplishments
Guest Speaker, Wartburg College-Waverly, IA (August 2024)
- Delivered a keynote address titled "Worth It," addressing second-year students who are contemplating withdrawing from school.
Timeline
Child Protection Supervisor
Hennepin County
06.2024 - Current
Clinical therapist
Scott county
03.2023 - 06.2024
Adjunct Professor
Metro State University
04.2021 - Current
Parent Mentor, Training Director
MN One Stop
10.2019 - 07.2023
Clinical Director/owner
Time to Heal Counseling
05.2019 - Current
Social Worker Child Protection
Dakota County
11.2015 - 09.2017
Social Worker Child Protection
Denver County
06.2014 - 10.2015
Youth counselor
lutheran services of iowa
04.2011 - 01.2014
Doctor of Social Work - Clinical Therapy
Tulane University
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Wartburg College