Monica Dehek
Hyrum,UT
Summary
Passionate Social Worker who is determined to help all students thrive in individual and community settings with extensive knowledge of community resources, psychology, and human development. Hardworking, enthusiastic, and compassionate with innovative problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker (Intern)
Ridgeline High School
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to promote and support the social and academic success of 25 students (ages 14-18 years old)
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of the needs of students and developing individualized intervention plans accordingly
- Provided crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, ensuring timely assistance and appropriate referrals
- Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group sessions
- Evaluate each student's social and academic progress
- Thoroughly document pertinent information regarding each student
- Meet each student weekly
- Communicate with parents through periodic emails or telephone calls
- Build rapport through active listening and empathetic and clear communication
- Help students develop positive self-image and sense of agency
- Empower students to problem solve
- Encourage and support the student's strengths and resilience
Primary President (Volunteer)
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitated the spiritual growth of 103 children (ages 18 months-11 years old)
- Supported 30 teachers in their roles by providing guidance, resources, and training opportunities
- Strengthened the Primary organization through effective communication with parents, teachers, and church leaders
- Organized meaningful service projects for children to develop a sense of compassion and community involvement
Research Assistant
USU Extension-Healthy Relationships Utah
06.2018 - Current
- Assist in the administrative office of a statewide, nonprofit agency that's educated over 95,000 people about healthy relationships and gathers data from high school teens, at-risk youth, parents, couples, and incarcerated fathers
- Advertise through social media and personal contacts
- Streamlined data management processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings
- Process thousands of pre, post, and 3-month follow up surveys each month
- Update spreadsheets and monitor inventory
- Managed office equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality
- Provide IT support to 36 facilitators
- Assist in conference planning and implementation
- Attend weekly development meetings
- Actively listen, get feedback, solve problems, manage time wisely, maintain consistency, and pay careful attention to detail
Direct Support Professional
Northeastern Services
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Enhanced quality of life for 6 individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client's unique needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2024
High School Diploma -
Mountain Crest High School
Hyrum, UT05.1998
Skills
- Case Planning and Management
- Interpersonal Skills (communication, active listening, and rapport building)
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Conflict resolution and mediation tactics
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptability
- Writing
- Teamwork
- Stress management
Timeline
School Social Worker (Intern)
Ridgeline High School
08.2023 - Current
Primary President (Volunteer)
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
03.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
USU Extension-Healthy Relationships Utah
06.2018 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Northeastern Services
04.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Utah State University
High School Diploma -
Mountain Crest High School
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