Michele Mendenhall
Ewing,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated MSW who possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to the wellbeing of clients and families; excellent written and oral communication skills; aiming to acquire additional professional training and to develop skills to advance in the educational services field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Pupil Services/ Guidance
Haddon Heights School District
07.2018 - Current
- Oversaw the daily operations of the Student Services/ Guidance department for the district
- Trained hired Guidance staff
- Completed Summative evaluations for the Guidance counselors, secretaries
- Affirmative Action Officer
- District HIB Coordinator
- Portfolio Appeals Coordinator
- 504 Coordinator
- Updated District 504 policy, procedures in accordance with 504 law
- Coordinated activities to improve relationship with three sending districts
- Reviewed and updated district Guidance curriculum in accordance with New Jersey Students Learning Standards
- Tracked and disputed graduation rate data in NJ Smart
- Member of the Haddon Heights Municipal Alliance
- Member of the Haddon Heights School District Diversity Committee.
Social Worker/ Guidance Counselor/ 504 Coordinator/ HIB Coordinator
Lawnside Public School District
09.2011 - 06.2018
- Provided Individual counseling for students with emotional/ behavioral issues
- Conducted Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) investigations
- Ensured the district was compliant with NJ HIB laws/ regulations
- District HIB Coordinator
- Affirmative Action Officer
- School State Testing Coordinator (NJ ASK, PARCC)
- Completed Social History evaluations on children referred to the Child Study Team
- Co- Facilitated psycho-educational / mentoring group for 8th grade girls
- Completed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for identified students with disabilities
- Coordinated 8th grade transition program with Haddon Heights High School
- Developed behavior plans for students with behavioral disabilities
- 504 Coordinator
- I&RS Team Coordinator
- PBSIS Team Member
- Title IX Coordinator responsible for comprehensive equity plan
- Case Managed 4th- 8th grade Special Education Students
- Completed Special Education portion of the ASSA report
- Completed Special Education portion of the NJ Smart Submissions
- Completed New Jersey HIB state reports
- Provided professional development trainings for school staff/ parents.
Clinical Coordinator: Specialty Bed Services
NJ Mentor
07.2010 - 09.2011
- Provided weekly individual and group therapy in a residential setting for Adolescent males with DSM-IV diagnosis, Juvenile Sex Offense Charges, and additional criminal charges
- Facilitated monthly treatment team meetings with representatives from various social services organizations
- Completed Treatment plans, Strengths and Needs Assessments using the Perform Care system
- Actively participated in Child Study Team Meetings to assist in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Created Crisis plans and Behavior Modification systems for Direct Support Staff to implement
- Conducted Trainings for Support staff on new behavior modification techniques, and Safety plans
- Trained newly hired Clinical Coordinators on NJ Mentor policy and procedures.
Clinical Coordinator: Children's Services North
NJ Mentor
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Provided weekly Individual therapy to Children and Adolescents with a DSM-IV diagnosis in therapeutic foster homes
- Facilitated treatment team meetings with representatives from various social service agencies
- Completed JCR Treatment Plans and Strengths and Needs Assessments using CYBER system
- Counseled Treatment home foster and biological parents on parenting children with behavioral issues
- Developed Behavior Management systems for treatment home parents to implement
- Actively participated in Child Study Team Meetings to assist in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Trained newly certified treatment home parents on the challenges of parenting children with behavioral and psychiatric issues
- Supervised treatment home parents to ensure they are in compliance with the Office of Licensing Rules and Regulations.
Education
NJ Supervisor's Certification -
Rutgers School of Education
New Brunswick, NJ12.2014
Masters in Social Work -
Rutgers School of Social Work
New Brunswick, NJ05.2008
B. S. W. in Social Work -
Rutgers University- New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ05.2007
Skills
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Perform Care
- Tracker
- Easy IEP
- NJ Smart
- PowerSchool
Affiliations
- NASW- New Jersey
- NJPSA
Licensure Certifications
- New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker: 44SC05450200
- New Jersey Clinical Supervisor's Certificate
- New Jersey School Social Work Certificate
- New Jersey Supervisor's Certification
- Dialectal Behavioral Therapy Certification
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
- Trauma Therapy Certification
- Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider
Timeline
Supervisor of Pupil Services/ Guidance
Haddon Heights School District
07.2018 - Current
Social Worker/ Guidance Counselor/ 504 Coordinator/ HIB Coordinator
Lawnside Public School District
09.2011 - 06.2018
Clinical Coordinator: Specialty Bed Services
NJ Mentor
07.2010 - 09.2011
Clinical Coordinator: Children's Services North
NJ Mentor
08.2008 - 07.2010
NJ Supervisor's Certification -
Rutgers School of Education
Masters in Social Work -
Rutgers School of Social Work
B. S. W. in Social Work -
Rutgers University- New Brunswick
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