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Rachel Hopperdietzel

Madison,WI

Summary

Knowledgeable Case Worker experienced in coordinating services and care for at risk individuals with diverse backgrounds. Desires to positively impact people and be a main support during difficult times. Proactive and resourceful with thorough knowledge of community resources. A strong communicator with a passion for excelling in relationships and community building. Achieves significant participant enrollment increases, and participation through effective community outreach and comprehensive case planning. Demonstrates exceptional emotional intelligence and adaptability in order to fit each participant's unique background and needs.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Case Worker

Employment & Training Association
09.2023 - Current
  • Connect with social workers, employers, principals, case managers, and nonprofit organizations to coordinate services, co-enroll, and ensure participant's diverse needs are being met.
  • Support youth in navigating life while possessing a criminal record and identify resources specific to their needs.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive case management plans to overcome barriers and address participant's needs and goals.
  • Assist at risk clients in navigating job search, work readiness skills, housing, budgeting, and community resources to establish an independent living plan.
  • Lead presentations with community partners to promote our program and increase enrollments.
  • Facilitate outreach activities such as monthly workshops consisting of work readiness, apprenticeship preparation, and financial literacy classes, to promote our program and youth engagement.

Intern

Aging and Disability Resource Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • 400 hour internship consisting of 30 hours per week for roughly 14 weeks. I worked with I&A, APS, and the Home Delivered Meal Program (HDM).
  • Assisted I&A with screenings and long-term care plans and with APS working on referrals concerning alleged abuse or mistreatment.
  • Assisted the HDM Program by performing home visits and screenings to ensure individuals received adequate assistance and benefits.
  • Shadowed staff's advanced work and performed these tasks independently.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
08.2023

Skills

  • Case Planning
  • Relationship Building
  • People Oriented
  • Community Outreach
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Adaptable
  • Team Player
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Youth Advocacy

Certification

Certified Social Worker (CSW) Februrary 2025

Timeline

Youth Case Worker

Employment & Training Association
09.2023 - Current

Intern

Aging and Disability Resource Center
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point