MIRACLE COLE
Olympia Fields,IL
Summary
Empowering the youth and transforming lives as a licensed social worker. Equipped with a PEL Certification and School Social Work Endorsement. Committed to providing support and advocating for clients well-being. With extensive years of experience, I am dedicated to a strong commitment to serving youth and families. Proven ability to adapt to various working conditions and responsibilities with great exposure to a variety of client populations across the lifespan. Promoting social justice and creating safe spaces for all.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Hazel Crest School Dist 152-5
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
- Monitored progress of identified students using data-driven decision making to adjust intervention plans as needed.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students'' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
School Social Worker
Matteson School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Manage case load of 32 individuals under age of 18, and perform routine IEP and 504 Plans updates
- Provided social work support, including short-term counseling, community resource planning, and crisis intervention
- Designed and implemented individual, small group, and whole group strategies to help clients and enhancing their social skills and self-esteem weekly
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for client who struggled to return to in-person learning
- Developed thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout district, and updated documentation for more 100+ students
- Conduct mental assessments in schools
- Lead after-school program 4 times per week for teenage girls to encourage self-esteem and teamwork with fellow classmates, friends, siblings, and family
- Provide individual assessment, treatment plans, and psychotherapy services to diverse teenage population diagnosed with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders
- Collaborate with families and school Psychologist to create individual treatment plans for 100+ clients.
School Social Worker
Summer School, Flossmoor School District
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Manage case load of 25 individuals under age of 18, and perform social emotional learning skills
- Designed and implemented programs to help clients and enhancing their social skills and self-esteem 4 times weekly
- Provided social work support, including short-term counseling, community resource planning, and crisis intervention
- Provided social work support, including counseling/guidance, community resource planning, and crisis intervention
- Collaborated with classroom teachers for whole group lessons
- Internship
- Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and created relevant IEPs
Western Avenue Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Lead small and individual groups remotely
- Lesson planning, collaborate with classroom teaches, collaborate with other district social workers
- Promote understanding for different learning styles remotely
- Manage case load of 10 individuals under age of 18, and perform weekly check in and check out
- Worked with educational team to provide Positive behavioral
- Interventions and supports (PBIS)
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Intern
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Lead small and individual group meetings
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills
Education
Master's of Social Work - School Social Work
Governors State University
University Park, IL05.2021
Bachelors of Social Work - School Social Worker
Governors State University
University Park, IL05.2020
Skills
- Lead on PBIS Team
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
- Anti-Bullying Program Expertise
- Crisis Intervention
- RTI Familiarity
- Solution-Based Interventions
- IEP Writing Knowledge
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Mental Health Services
- Classroom Observation
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Family Collaboration
- Mental Health Awareness
- Mental Health Assessment
Additional Information
- LICENSE , Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Professional Educators License (PEL)
- CPI Certified Crisis Prevention Institute
Professional Development
Clinical Supervision-LCSW Anticipated
- Developing New Clinical skills and Knowledge
- Clinical Consultation
- Improving the quality of client care
- Ensuring ethical and effective treatment
- Improve client outcomes
Timeline
School Social Worker
Hazel Crest School Dist 152-5
08.2023 - 05.2024
School Social Worker
Matteson School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
School Social Worker
Summer School, Flossmoor School District
05.2021 - 07.2021
Western Avenue Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Intern
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Master's of Social Work - School Social Work
Governors State University
Bachelors of Social Work - School Social Worker
Governors State University
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