ROBERT B. RICKSTAD
Lowell
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
At-Risk School Social Worker
Lowell Area Schools
10.2016 - Current
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Case Manager - Young Delinquent Intervention Program
D.A. Blodgett - St. Johns
03.2010 - 10.2016
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
Masters of Social Work Intern
Wyoming Junior High
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Counseled clients on life skills and coping mechanisms.
- Planned discharge actions and identified resources within community for continued care.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for students.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for students.
Recreational Activity Leader
City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Planned and implemented a variety of structured and organized recreational and academic enrichment activities
- Monitored and maintained the code of conduct for students participating in the after school program
Community Living Support Aide
D.A. Blodgett - St. Johns
09.2009 - 03.2010
- Mentored children with developmental disabilities by teaching them life and coping skills
- Met with the youth(s) in their homes to teach, train and assist with individualized skills needed to maintain personal self sufficiency
- Maintained consistent documentation and communication with staff
- Provided support to the primary case worker
Department of Human Services
Lenawee County Department of Human Services
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Worked in three different departments within the DHS agency including Child Protective Services, Foster Care and Adult Services
- Involved in the team decision making program which included collaboration with multiple service departments
Education
Masters of Social Work - Advanced Generalist
Grand Valley State University
08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Adrian College
05.2009
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Confidential case documentation
- Solution-based interventions
- Family collaboration
- Counseling services
- Resource advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Threat Assessments
- Student advocacy
- Emotional support
Timeline
At-Risk School Social Worker
Lowell Area Schools
10.2016 - Current
Masters of Social Work Intern
Wyoming Junior High
01.2015 - 05.2016
Case Manager - Young Delinquent Intervention Program
D.A. Blodgett - St. Johns
03.2010 - 10.2016
Recreational Activity Leader
City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation
10.2009 - 03.2010
Community Living Support Aide
D.A. Blodgett - St. Johns
09.2009 - 03.2010
Department of Human Services
Lenawee County Department of Human Services
08.2008 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Adrian College
Masters of Social Work - Advanced Generalist
Grand Valley State University
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