Samantha Meyer
Racine,Wisconsin
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong background in student advocacy and crisis intervention. Expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments and collaborating with educational teams to implement effective support strategies. Strong desire to make trusting relationships with students, parents, and community to improve the overall health and well-being of each and every student.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Wilmot Union High School
Wilmot, WI
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student mental health and well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to develop intervention strategies for at-risk students.
- Assessed student needs through comprehensive evaluations, contributing to tailored support plans.
- Advocated for student needs within the school system, ensuring access to appropriate resources and services.
- Monitored student progress consistently, adjusting interventions as necessary to promote academic success.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand support services available to students and families.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
- Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students'' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
School Social Worker
Burlington Area School District
Burlington, WI
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted workshops for parents on topics related to child development and mental health awareness.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
- Implemented peer mediation programs to promote conflict resolution skills among students, reducing instances of bullying and aggression.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation of services provided following ethical guidelines while maintaining client confidentiality.
- Facilitated transition for students changing schools or entering post-secondary education, promoting academic and social success.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating with external agencies, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Conducted assessments to identify students at risk and developed targeted interventions to support them.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environment, leading to improved student academic performance.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Initial Assessment Worker
Racine County Human Services Department
Racine, WI
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Developed and maintained accurate case documentation in compliance with departmental policies.
- Conduct investigations relative to allegations of neglect, abuse of children on behalf of the Human Services Department.
- Petition appropriate court for remedy of situation when necessary, prepare appropriate court reports.
- Develop preliminary service plans to remedy or prevent recurrence of need for protection.
- Coordinate with police, medical personnel, schools, and others in provision of services.
- Respond to emergencies on behalf of the Human Services Department.
- Act as juvenile court intake worker and detain children who require "holding in custody" under Chapter 48.
- Testify in juvenile and adult court matters
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on professional development.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison06-2010
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI06-2016
Skills
- Emotional support
- Student advocacy
- Family support
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis intervention
- Social skills training
- Family collaboration
- Suicide prevention
- Academic support
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Individual counseling
- Compliance
- Solution-based interventions
- Classroom observations
- Referral coordination
- Behavioral intervention plans (BIP)
- IEP collaboration
Timeline
School Social Worker
Wilmot Union High School
08.2022 - Current
School Social Worker
Burlington Area School District
08.2019 - 08.2022
Initial Assessment Worker
Racine County Human Services Department
03.2016 - 08.2019
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
University of Wisconsin - Madison