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Megan Jones, LCSW

Geneva,IL

Summary

Dedicated School Social Worker offering 22 years of experience in the educational setting. Expert with issues such as learning difficulties, socialization problems, emotional needs and MTSS. Background working in urban areas of poverty with high population of at-risk students.

Work History

School Social Worker

U-46 School District
Elgin, IL
08.1999 - Current
  • Direct social/emotional support and services to students.
  • Direct services and support to students through the MTSS framework.
  • Participant of service team meetings as the social-emotional expert.
  • Participant on Universal, Tier 2/3 and Data Review MTSS teams.
  • Consultation with all stakeholders to support student's needs, and in development of behavioral intervention strategies, including formal Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Formal Assessments- (Social Developmental Studies) including formal social emotional and adaptive behavior assessments) as part of student's case study evaluations.
  • Crisis intervention.
  • Data collection/Progress monitoring.
  • Provide community resources/contact with community resources.
  • Advocate for students and maintain confidentiality.

School Social Work Intern

U-46 School District
Elgin, IL
08.1998 - 06.1999

Internship at both an elementary and middle school

Youth Outreach Worker

Kane County Regional Office Of Education
Geneva, IL
09.1997 - 08.1998

Youth Outreach Worker for the Truancy Prevention/Dropout Intervention Program

Education

Educational Leadership Certificate -

Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Masters in Social Work -

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Bachelors in Social Work -

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Skills

  • Strong understanding of MTSS Systems
  • Confidential case documentation
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Solution-based interventions
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Risk Assessments

Timeline

School Social Worker

U-46 School District
08.1999 - Current

School Social Work Intern

U-46 School District
08.1998 - 06.1999

Youth Outreach Worker

Kane County Regional Office Of Education
09.1997 - 08.1998

Educational Leadership Certificate -

Aurora University

Masters in Social Work -

University of Illinois At Chicago

Bachelors in Social Work -

Northern Arizona University
Megan Jones, LCSW