Mattie Nicholson
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Dependable social worker with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team and client benefits. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Service Facilitator, Social Worker
Eau Claire County, Department of Human Services
Eau Claire
08.2021 - Current
- Serves as the facilitator of a multi-disciplinary unit serving adolescents with a mental health disorder and/or a substance use disorder utilizing principles of psychosocial rehabilitation
- Identifies through the assessment process individual needs which include medical, psychological, vocational, social, familial, and daily living spheres
- Works to achieve voluntary involvement and participation in the design of a self-directed recovery plan developed to support the consumer in a manner that helps achieve the highest possible level of independence
- Promotes and teaches team-based approaches to enhance and sustain the recovery process
- Provides support for individuals and families in individual, conjoint, and group formats.
Domestic Violence Youth Advocate
Family Support Center
Chippewa Falls
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Provide advocacy-based counseling to youth, ages 5-17, who have or are currently experiencing domestic violence in their home; primarily or secondarily
- Support clients via one-on-one throughout the Chippewa County School Districts
- Effectively develop emotional regulation, safety planning, understanding violence, resilience building, and overall coping skills via meditation, mindfulness, gratitude, and self-care with clients
- Facilitate emotional regulation support groups at the Chippewa Falls Middle School and Chippewa Falls Alternative High School
- Administer support groups such as, Mom & Me, Mindfulness & Trauma, and Children-In-Between
- Created multiple curriculums for school-based support groups
- Communicate goals and initiatives with protective parents and school counselors to support youth client
- Attend forensic interviews to advocate for families and inform them of services to utilize after interview
- Cultivate out of the box ideas to establish solutions and multiple approaches
- Competent in socioeconomic diversity and ability to change approach and rapport building accordingly.
Domestic Violence Advocate
Family Support Center
Chippewa Falls
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided advocacy-based counseling for adult victims of domestic violence and teens experiencing teen dating violence
- Supported clients via one-to-one counseling as a result of an abusive relationship
- Provided resources and sheltering options for alternative housing
- Assisted in legal processes such as, restraining orders, divorce, mediation, and child support
- Attended initial appearances, court trials, injunctions, and sentencings for or with clients
- Worked with Clerk of Courts, Victims Witness, Law Enforcement, Housing Authority, and many other community entities in support of the client
- Facilitated support groups at in the Chippewa County Jail for female inmates who have experienced domestic violence and Affinity House, transitional housing
- Administered a domestic violence support group at LE Phillips Libertas Center for Rehabilitation
- Co-facilitated an emotional regulation support group at the Chippewa Falls Middle School.
On-Call Advocate
Family Support Center
Chippewa Falls
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided volunteer on-call services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, who are in emotional or physical crisis, experiencing trauma symptoms, and in need of medical advocacy, or emergency sheltering.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2025
Social Work -
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
05.2015
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Ability to Function Independently
- Strong Communication and Presentation Skills
- Transferable Skills
- Strong Multidisciplinary Facilitation
- Strong Self-Agency
- Knowledge in all Microsoft Programs
- Trauma Informed Care
Certification
- Certified Social Worker
- Certified Peer Specialist
- Mindfulness Fundamentals
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Organizations
05/01/15, 05/01/16, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, On-Call Advocate, Family Support Center, Provided volunteer on-call services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, who are in emotional or physical crisis, experiencing trauma symptoms, and in need of medical advocacy, or emergency sheltering.
Awards
Department of Human Services Highlight - Awarded distinguished employee of the month.
References
Jenna Christianson, Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Youth Team Supervisor, jenna.christianson@eauclairecounty.gov
Timeline
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Service Facilitator, Social Worker
Eau Claire County, Department of Human Services
08.2021 - Current
Domestic Violence Youth Advocate
Family Support Center
05.2017 - 02.2020
Domestic Violence Advocate
Family Support Center
05.2016 - 05.2017
On-Call Advocate
Family Support Center
05.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Social Work
Capella University
Social Work -
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
- Certified Social Worker
- Certified Peer Specialist
- Mindfulness Fundamentals
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