Stephanie McDonnell
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Dynamic School Social Worker with extensive experience at Hillsborough County Public Schools and Madison Metropolitan School District, specializing in crisis intervention and student advocacy. Successfully developed tailored support plans and trained staff on mental health awareness, enhancing student well-being and safety. Proven ability to connect families with essential resources, fostering a supportive educational environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Hillsborough County Public Schools
02.2010 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student mental health and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with educators to develop and implement effective intervention strategies for at-risk students.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify student needs and provide appropriate resources or referrals.
- Developed tailored support plans in partnership with families, teachers, and community organizations for holistic student care.
- Trained staff on mental health awareness and crisis intervention techniques to foster a supportive school environment.
- Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
School Social Worker
Madison Metropolitan School District
02.1990 - 01.2008
- Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
- Oversaw case management processes, ensuring timely follow-up on student progress and interventions implemented.
- Advocated for students' rights and access to services within the educational system and community networks.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Conducted workshops on bullying prevention, fostering safer school climate.
- Provided grief counseling to students and staff, aiding school community in coping with loss.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies that reduced incidents of school violence.
Education
Social Work
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05-1989
Skills
- Emotional support
- Family support
- Student advocacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis intervention
- Social skills training
- Suicide prevention
- Multicultural competence
- Risk assessments
- Motivational interviewing
Certification
- Certified School Social Worker, State of Florida Department of Education - 2/01/2008-6/30/2028
- RCSWI 2024
Timeline
School Social Worker
Hillsborough County Public Schools
02.2010 - Current
School Social Worker
Madison Metropolitan School District
02.1990 - 01.2008
Social Work
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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