Laura Rogers
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dynamic School Social Worker with Granite School District expertise in crisis intervention and advocacy. Proven success in enhancing student well-being through behavioral assessments and effective counseling. Skilled in coordinating community resources, facilitating conflict resolution, and implementing behavioral improvement plans, ensuring a supportive environment for students facing challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Granite School District
Salt Lake City , UT
08.2009 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Assisted teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Served as an advocate for students who are victims of neglect or abuse.
- Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
- Documented full student psychosocial histories as part of evaluation process.
- Worked with teachers, administrators, students, parents and external support agencies to maximize treatment success.
- Advised teachers on strategies for working with difficult students or those exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Tracked attendance of students and noted issues, including submitting truancy referrals where merited.
- Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between peers when needed.
- Provided resources to families in need of assistance such as food banks or housing programs.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students, families, and educators.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with students to discuss social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Implemented behavioral improvements plans by working directly with teachers.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV12-2001
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral assessment
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Community resource coordination
- Advocacy for students
Timeline
School Social Worker
Granite School District
08.2009 - Current
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Utah
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
West Virginia University
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