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Michaela Schenk

West Bend,WI

Summary

Diligent case worker with a solid background in providing comprehensive support to diverse client populations. Successfully managed complex cases and facilitated impactful community programs. Demonstrated effective crisis intervention and counseling skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Initial Assessment Senior Social Worker

Washington County
08.2020 - Current
  • Promotes family reunification through effective case management and advocacy efforts.
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic care plans addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of clients.
  • Improves client outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized safety plans.
  • Conducts maltreatment investigations to determine if maltreatment occurred and to make a child safety decision under the WI Safety Intervention Standards.
  • Completes face to face interviews to collect evidence and information to make safety and maltreatment determinations.
  • Meets necessary timelines for case documentation.

Match Support Specialist

Big Brothers Big Sisters
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Streamlined processes for better volunteer coordination, resulting in increased engagement and commitment.
  • Built strong rapport with volunteers, families, and participants, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Worked closely with program staff to ensure the ongoing success of matches by addressing challenges and celebrating milestones.
  • Accurately document contacts on agency database.

Intern

The Youth and Family Project
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced client outcomes by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and interventions.
  • Provided guidance on coping strategies, helping children build resilience and overcome challenges as it relates to their strained household dynamics.
  • Implemented creative approaches to engage clients in therapeutic activities such as art therapy, that fostered personal growth and self-discovery.

Intern

Reach Counseling
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Enhanced student engagement by delivering targeted prevention education and outreach initiatives.
  • Developed curriculum materials for violence prevention education, ensuring content was relevant and up-to-date.
  • Deliver prevention education through presentations, books, and anatomically correct dolls.
  • Assist children in learning the private parts of their bodies, understanding different types of abuse, and internet safety.

Lead Teacher

Kohl's Summer Camp
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding children's progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.

Support Teacher

Kohl's Summer Camp
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Assisted lead teachers with the implementation of planned activities.
  • Substituted for lead teacher including lesson planning and activities.
  • Assisted office staff with tasks necessary for camp operations.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by consistently enforcing classroom rules and expectations while fostering mutual respect among students.

Education

Master's - Social Work

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
08.2020

Bachelor's - Social Work

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
05.2019

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Attention to detail
  • Client advocacy
  • Child welfare expertise
  • Parenting education
  • Case documentation
  • Assessment skills
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Resource navigation
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Safety planning
  • Child development
  • Case needs assessments

Accomplishments

  • Social Worker-Advanced Practice Licensure
  • Narcan Administration Training in 2025
  • Attended Drug Endangered Children Academy 101 in 2023
  • Adult Mental Health First Aid Certified in 2022
  • Completed other CEU trainings through PDS
  • Managed a caseload of between 4 and 15 families
  • Developed a strong working relationship with law enforcement, probation agents, and other community partners

Timeline

Initial Assessment Senior Social Worker

Washington County
08.2020 - Current

Match Support Specialist

Big Brothers Big Sisters
02.2020 - 08.2020

Intern

The Youth and Family Project
09.2019 - 08.2020

Intern

Reach Counseling
09.2018 - 05.2019

Lead Teacher

Kohl's Summer Camp
06.2018 - 08.2018

Support Teacher

Kohl's Summer Camp
06.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor's - Social Work

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Master's - Social Work

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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