Michaela Schenk

· Conduct an assessment to evaluate both the strengths and needs of the family.

· Analyze situations, capabilities and problems to determine what services are required to meet the needs of the family.

· Coach the family as they learn to navigate systems and advocate for themselves to remove barriers.

· Address the basic needs of the family, in addition to any therapeutic intervention, to increase effectiveness on issues such as housing, energy assistance and job security.

· Formulate, implement, evaluate and revise goal oriented and strength-based treatment plan.

· Develop a crisis/safety plan for the family.

· Maintain contact with family.

· Coordinate with other service providers and community resources to prevent overwhelm and encourage family success.

· Research resources and utilize them to assist the client in meeting their goals.

· Safely transport clients as needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.

• 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.
• 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.
• Meets necessary timelines for case documentation.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.