Motivated MSW Student with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating interventions to support communities and children in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate that builds client rapport, seeks supervision guidance, and advances change for communities and children in need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Case Manager, Intern
MO Department Social Services, Children's Division
05.2023 - 08.2023
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Youth In Need
07.2022 - 05.2023
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Paraprofessional
Confluence Academy Charter Schools
08.2020 - 06.2022
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - English
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
05.2020
Skills
Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS)
Trauma-Informed Care
Substance Abuse Awareness
Behavioral Health Knowledge
Empathy and Compassion
Goal Setting
Case Management
Assessment and Evaluation
Self-Care Strategies
Cultural Competence
Professional Ethics and Boundaries
Self-Reflection & Strong Interpersonal Skills
References
Brittney Gerling (816) 694-6264
Josie Reale (314) 719-7214
Melissa Anthony (314) 332- 4428
Timeline
Social Worker Case Manager, Intern
MO Department Social Services, Children's Division
05.2023 - 08.2023
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Youth In Need
07.2022 - 05.2023
Paraprofessional
Confluence Academy Charter Schools
08.2020 - 06.2022
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - English
Missouri State University
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