RYLIE LANGER
Moorhead,MN
Summary
Thorough Child Protective Specialist committed to keeping children safe and properly cared for by completing assessments and investigations and working hard to strengthen family units. Excellent communication skills with an organized and systematic approach. Ready to bring 9 months of experience working with the Wilkin County into the work as a graduate student.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Protection Specialist
Wilkin County Health and Human Services
06.2023 - Current
- Managed high-risk cases to ensure safety and well-being of children through timely assessments and appropriate interventions
- Improved client outcomes by developing comprehensive case plans and coordinating services with community partners
- Reduced risk of harm to children by identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate preventive measures.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Facilitated successful reunification by working collaboratively with families, foster parents, and legal representatives
- Advocated for clients at court hearings or meetings with other agencies ensuring that their rights were upheld throughout the process
- Increased access to resources by connecting clients to appropriate financial, housing, medical, and educational services.
- Improved child safety by conducting thorough assessments and implementing effective intervention plans.
- Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
- Fostered trust with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during interactions with diverse populations.
Paraprofessional
West Fargo Public School District - Independence Elementary
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Supervising students- mainly students with developmental disabilities
- Assisting students with activities, homework, etc
- Help minimize classroom disruptions and provide an encouraging environment
- Assist teachers in tracking a student’s progress and create reports to share with their parents.
Direct Service Provider
CCRI, INC
04.2018 - 01.2023
- Provide direct care to clients with developmental disabilities
- Monitor and assist with activities of daily living (wake/sleep routine, nutrition, hygiene, mobility, activity)
- Administer medications
- Facilitate engagement in community services and activities
- Complete daily documentation
- Participate in annual goal meetings
- Manage client funds
- Collaborate with medical providers, pharmaceutical technicians, case managers, social workers, and their family members to help facilitate quality client care.
Student Orientation Counselor
Minnesota State University of Moorhead
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Facilitated orientation for incoming students
- Develop relationships
- Providing resources, and coordinating activities
- Assigned group of 20 incoming students.
CNA, Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Provide in-home care to assigned clients (hygiene, mobility, nutrition, cleaning)
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
CNA
Elders Home
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Provide basic care to residents
- Complete daily patient charting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Customer Service
Pizza Ranch
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Prepare food
- Maintain clean environment
- Operate cash register.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
CNA
Fair Oaks Lodge
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Provide basic care to residents
- Complete daily patient charting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Minnesota State University Moorhead
05.2020
Skills
- Communication: applicant has strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, positive attitude, can collaborate, has team player abilities, is persuasive and informative speaking, presentation abilities, has empathy, and gives constructive feedback
- Advocacy/ Prevention Education: applicant uses this personal YouTube video:https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=UkiSbAFYiugto advocate and educate others on dangers of drinking and driving
- Organizational: applicant has good time management skills, self-motivation, strong work ethic, pays attention to detail, plans strategically, sets goals, works productively, works well under pressure, and has ample engagement skills/experience
- Technology: applicant has ample experience working with Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Publisher)
Awards And Acknowledgements
- National Honor Society (NHS) - 2 years, Wadena-Deer Creek Public High School
- A Honor Roll - 4 years, Wadena-Deer Creek Public High School
- Athletic Letters – Basketball (5 years); Track & Field (3 years); Band (4 years); Choir (1 year)
- Deans List – 2 semesters; MSUM
- Chi Omega- Phi Alpha Honor Society; MSUM
- Certificate of Recognition- Towards Zero Deaths Education, Ottertail Safe Communities Coalition
Community Education
- Applicant gave presentation on the dangers of drinking and driving-
- Wadena Deer Creek, MN- High School- 04/12/2017
- Moorhead, MN- High School- 05/04/2017
- Underwood, MN- High School- 05/10/2017
- St. Cloud State University- Mothers Against Drunk Driving Event- 05/13/2017
- Parkers Prairie, MN- High School- 05/15/2017
- Fergus Falls, MN- High School- 05/15/2017
- Ottertail MN- East Central TZD Conference- 05/24/2017
- Minnesota Driver and Traffic Safety 51st Annual Conference- Brainerd, MN- 04/07/2018
- Staples, MN- High School- 04/19/2018
- Moorhead, MN- High School- 05/02/2019
- Minneapolis, MN- MADD Conference- 05/14/2019
Volunteer Experience
- Eventide, Moorhead MN- 2016
- Ottertail County Safe Communities Coalition- Ottertail, MN-2017
- New Life Center, Fargo, ND- 2019
Timeline
Child Protection Specialist
Wilkin County Health and Human Services
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
West Fargo Public School District - Independence Elementary
01.2023 - 06.2023
Direct Service Provider
CCRI, INC
04.2018 - 01.2023
Student Orientation Counselor
Minnesota State University of Moorhead
08.2017 - 12.2017
CNA, Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
09.2016 - 03.2017
CNA
Elders Home
05.2016 - 08.2016
Customer Service
Pizza Ranch
09.2015 - 04.2016
CNA
Fair Oaks Lodge
05.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Social Work -
Minnesota State University Moorhead
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