Sarah Ring
Westerville,OH
Summary
Goal-driven and solution-focused professional who aims the focus on positive relationships with individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Passionate and dedicated to identify gaps and needed assistance for individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential and success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Franklinton High School
08.2022 - Current
- Provided tier 3 counseling services to students to support mental health/emotional, behavioral, and social concerns including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, and grief.
- Intervened in crisis situations, supporting students experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Created safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, food, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
- Facilitated small groups such as a 20 week Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) group.
- Served as a faculty advisor for school's GSA (Gender & Sexualities Alliance) club, promoting sense of belonging among LGBTQ+ students.
- Provided social emotional learning lessons to staff and students through Mayerson curriculum.
- Organized events that promoted parent engagement, fostering a collaborative relationship between home life and education.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Enhanced ethical and professional competence among school staff by providing training on ethics, as well as using restorative practices
Prevention Specialist
Directions for Youth & Families
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Supporting at-risk youth through innovative programs that are resiliency-oriented, trauma-informed, and focus on the reduction of self-defeating behaviors.
- Facilitated middle school and high school level group sessions using the Life Skills curriculum, focusing on healthy decision making skills for teens.
- Improved youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities.
- Facilitated a middle school and high school girls group, addressing topics such as healthy relationships, body image, self-esteem, and leadership.
- Facilitated a self-care group to teach positive coping strategies to youth
- Completed documentation regarding lesson planning, attendance, and daily session outcomes.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven assessments such as DESSA for optimal results and program funding.
- Partnered with local organizations to provide resources and referrals for youth in need of specialized services or assistance.
MSW School Social Work Intern
Pickerington Local School District
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated SMARTLab program, implementing a plethora of intervention methods that focus on stress management and resiliency for students when needing regulation, as well as one-on-one intervention.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to create a supportive and inclusive school environment for all students.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Built a caseload of students to provide weekly and bi-weekly check-ins to provide emotional and behavioral support to.
- Facilitated 3 Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) groups to 7th and 8th grade girls.
- Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records to consult with supervisor with.
School Social Work BSW Intern
JOHNSTOWN-MONROE SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Worked alongside students K-8, facilitating small groups focusing on: impulse control, healthy boundaries and relationships, as well as social-emotional learning.
- Identified appropriate community resources and referrals for services to students and their families in the community.
- Maintained confidential case documentation and sessions with students.
- Created positive relationships with students and school staff, fostering trust and open communication to support progress towards goals.
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed to students.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for students, ensuring all aspects of well-being were addressed.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
The Ohio State University
Columbus05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The Ohio State University
Columbus08.2020
Associate of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH08.2019
Certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid - National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 04/01/19, 04/01/22
- Activities and Programs Working with Minors - The Ohio State University
- HIPAA and Institutional Data Security - The Ohio State University
- Group Facilitator - Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX), 10/01/21, 10/01/23
- Certification as Educator for the Opioid Crisis - The Ohio State University
- Anger Management Certification - The Ohio State University
- Columbia Protocol on Suicide Training - Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
- Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines - Ohio Department of Education
Timeline
School Social Worker
Franklinton High School
08.2022 - Current
Prevention Specialist
Directions for Youth & Families
08.2021 - 12.2022
MSW School Social Work Intern
Pickerington Local School District
01.2021 - 05.2022
School Social Work BSW Intern
JOHNSTOWN-MONROE SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2020 - 04.2020
Master's Degree - Social Work
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The Ohio State University
Associate of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Bowling Green State University
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