Michele Krech, MSW, LSW
Chester Springs,PA
Summary
Trauma Informed, Solution Focused, School Social Worker with years of experience providing therapeutic support to children and families in the home and school environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Pediatric Therapeutic Services
10.2021 - Current
- Provide social work services to students K-12 and their families.
- Collaborate with school staff to identify obstacles that may stand in the way of a student’s educational success and work toward developing solutions to those obstacles.
- Conduct home visits to address issues around residency verification, truancy, housing insecurity and other concerns impacting the student.
- Participate in student attendance meetings, document truancy and make referrals per requirements.
- Assist families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Provide case management support to McKinney Vento students identified as unaccompanied youth.
Mental Health Therapist/Care Manager
Health Advocate EAP
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Immediate, short-term solution focused, therapeutic support and assessment in order to provide triage, resources, and guidance to employees seeking assistance with mental health.
Family Service Worker
Chester County Head Start
08.2012 - 10.2018
- In-home/school based social work with parents/guardians of preschool aged children in order to assure kindergarten readiness as well as goal setting to assist with moving out of poverty.
Mobile Therapist
CCRES
08.2005 - 07.2012
- Provide in-home counseling to families with children challenged with autism, mental health issues, intellectual/developmental or physical disabilities.
Social Worker
Delaware County Children and Youth Services
11.1993 - 05.2005
- Investigate allegations of child abuse and provide community resources and support in order to assure child safety and foster family unity.
- Work independently to provide after hours emergency services.
HIV Case Manager
Family and Community Services
09.1998 - 05.1999
- Mental Health therapist for women with HIV/AIDS
- Facilitated both individual and group counseling sessions.
Education
Masters in Social Work -
Widener University
05.1999
Bachelors in Social Work -
West Chester University
05.1993
Skills
- Solution-Focused Interventions
- Effective Communicator
- Trauma-Informed
- Family Systems
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Risk Assessment
Supervisory
Supervised multiple undergraduate and masters level Social Work students at both CYS and CCIU Head Start Program.
Certification
- PA Social Worker PreK - 12 School Social Worker Certification
- SW135176 PA Social Work License
Volunteer Service
DeafCAN!
Planning board member to establish Deaf Service Organization for Deaf/HOH in Chester and surrounding counties.
Timeline
School Social Worker
Pediatric Therapeutic Services
10.2021 - Current
Mental Health Therapist/Care Manager
Health Advocate EAP
10.2018 - 10.2021
Family Service Worker
Chester County Head Start
08.2012 - 10.2018
Mobile Therapist
CCRES
08.2005 - 07.2012
HIV Case Manager
Family and Community Services
09.1998 - 05.1999
Social Worker
Delaware County Children and Youth Services
11.1993 - 05.2005
Masters in Social Work -
Widener University
Bachelors in Social Work -
West Chester University
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