Lauren Rickels
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Ambitious Social Worker pursuing ESY school social worker position. Results-oriented Social Worker adept at building positive relationships with students to help develop necessary academic and social skills. Collaborates with teachers and families to support progress. Strategic planner and decisive leader. Focused and hard worker. Master of Social Work. Licensed Social Worker. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Plainfield School District 202
Plainfield, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Worked with RISE program at Ira Jones Middle School.
- Worked with 8th grade IEP and Gen Ed students.
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified.
- Documented full student social development histories as part of the evaluation process.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between peers when needed.
- Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions to support student social, emotional and behavioral growth.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) (evaluation/re-evaluation, IEP paperwork, goal writing, IEP meeting participation, FBA/BIP).
- Data collection and observations to assess goal progress.
- Participate in systems-based social work (MTSS) involving student, family, and school personnel in identifying needs, establishing an intervention plan, and collaborating with community agencies to provide additional support.
- Provided School Social Work services across school settings; meeting needs of classroom, small groups and individual students experiencing academic, social, emotional or behavioral challenges.
- Signs of Suicide Presentations to 6th and 8th grade students.
- Crisis prevention, de-escalation and risk assessment.
- Offered personalized assistance to children in need of extra support.
- Consulted with educators, outside providers and community agencies as appropriate.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Helped social worker with teaching students appropriate conduct using behavior modification and stress management techniques.
- Collected data and entered into internal system database (Embrace, e-School, STARS).
- Consulted with teachers, parents and outside professionals to support service plan development.
- Provided resources to families for outside services.
- Medicaid billing.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with students to discuss social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
School Social Worker Intern
Oswego School District 308
Oswego, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Worked with Skills Training and Autism Related Services (STARS) program with a caseload of 29 children.
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified January 2023-January 2024
- Documented full student social development histories as part of the evaluation process.
- Completed and reported on Social skills assessments and adaptive behavior rating scales, such as ABLLS, SSIS-SEL, and Vineland.
- Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions to support student social, emotional and behavioral growth.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) (evaluation/re-evaluation, IEP paperwork, goal writing, IEP meeting participation, FBA/BIP).
- Data collection and observations to assess goal progress.
- Participate in systems-based social work (MTSS) involving student, family, and school personnel in identifying needs, establishing an intervention plan, and collaborating with community agencies to provide additional support.
- Provided School Social Work services across school settings; meeting needs of classroom, small groups and individual students experiencing academic, social, emotional or behavioral challenges.
- Erin's Law Presentation to to all 3rd grade students.
- Crisis prevention, de-escalation and risk assessment.
- Offered personalized assistance to children in need of extra support.
- Consulted with educators, outside providers and community agencies as appropriate.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions for students afflicted with Autism.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Helped social worker with teaching students appropriate conduct using behavior modification and stress management techniques.
- Collected data and entered into internal system database (Embrace, Tyler, Q-Global).
- Consulted with teachers, parents and outside professionals to support service plan development.
- Coordinated Holiday Gift Program for student's in need during the holiday season.
- Provided resources to families for outside services.
- Medicaid billing.
- Planning and facilitating peer mentor group with 5th grade and STARS students.
Intern
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
New Lenox, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and strong communication skill, remaining open to learning new things every day.
- Taking notes during sessions, assessing client condition, monitoring progress, and helping improve life quality.
- Leading group dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) with clients.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for clients.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District 202
Plainfield, IL
01.2020 - Current
- Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
- Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with different learning styles and ability levels.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Long term substitute in the English Language Learners Position from April 2021-June 2021.
Substitute Teacher & Secretary
St. Tammany Parish School District
Mandeville, Louisiana
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with different learning styles and ability levels.
- Managed classrooms of 15 to 30 students during absence of assigned teachers.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
Clothing Boutique Owner
LuLaRoe
Mandeville
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Earned awards trip for achieving sales goals for eight consecutive months.
- Managed 2000 piece inventory.
- Managed monthly Profit and Loss Statement
- Contributed to charitable organizations with special sales events.
- Maintained customer relationships and social media presence.
Loan Processor/Loan Closer
DLO Title, LLC
Franklin, TN
12.2008 - 12.2014
- Completed closing process by collaborating with attorneys, title companies and government clerks.
- Obtained repeat business by building strong customer relations and delivering world-class customer service.
- Performed daily accounting functions like tracking expenses, readying deposits and preparing payments.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle, including compiling and analyzing data, posting and adjusting journal and ledger entries, preparing financial statements and reports and closing books.
Office Manager/Loan Processor
Riney Title & Escrow, LLC
Brentwood, TN
08.2006 - 11.2008
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
- Completed closing process by collaborating with attorneys, title companies and government clerks.
- Maintained complete confidentiality of all submitted information according to release guidelines.
- Communicated with customers in person and via telephone to answer questions, process transactions and resolve issues.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2003
Skills
Driven
Efficient
Quick Learner
Good at Leadership
Excellent communication
Hard Worker
Self-motivated
Additional Information
Professional Educators License with Social Work endorsement will be attained post graduation. Illinois Licensure Test 184 School Social Worker taken and passed July 26, 2022.
Worked from 2004-2014 in the real estate title business. I processed files from beginning to end. I did the processing, conducted closings, cut checks, worked with mortgage companies, and worked closely with the realtors. I was an office manager from 2005-2008. I did the accounting for another company from 2008-2010. I found my passion for working with students and helping others when I started volunteering in the schools which led to Substitute Teaching. I want to reach children and help them through social work.
Timeline
School Social Worker
Plainfield School District 202
08.2023 - Current
School Social Worker Intern
Oswego School District 308
08.2022 - Current
Intern
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District 202
01.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher & Secretary
St. Tammany Parish School District
03.2016 - 08.2019
Clothing Boutique Owner
LuLaRoe
03.2016 - 10.2018
Loan Processor/Loan Closer
DLO Title, LLC
12.2008 - 12.2014
Office Manager/Loan Processor
Riney Title & Escrow, LLC
08.2006 - 11.2008
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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