Torrie Grubbs
Joliet,IL
Summary
Passionate Social Worker dedicated to developing and implementing services which result in positive outcomes. Efficient in conducting assessments, providing counseling services, and collaborating with professionals to ensure clients are supported through accessible resources. Dedicated to creating positive engagement with clients, their families, and communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Joliet Central High School
08.2023 - Current
- Provide confidential short-term counseling to students in grade 9-12 regarding emotional, social, personal and family issues so they can achieve to their maximum potential.
- Collaborate with teachers and administration. Such as but not limited to progress, treatment plans, attendance, behavior, and grades: interview student(s) and determine what action is needed.
- Develop and facilitate groups for students around topics of concern, which impact their performance in school.
- Work as a member of multi-disciplinary teams as a child advocate.
- Monitors student attendance, behavior, grades.
- Initiates, conducts, and monitors communication with parents, teachers, administrators, community partners and students to promote better understanding of student’s educational needs.
- Initiate, conduct, student development case studies.
- Complete needed assessments
- Monitor and manage student IEP/504, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Improvement Plans
- Assist student's and families with crisis interventions
Capacity Planner
Hub Group
05.2018 - Current
- Provide cost efficient load planning services throughout the U.S.
- Interact timely and effectively with customers and strategic partners.
- Utilize metrics to meet Key Performance Indicator goals.
Social Worker Intern
Will Grundy Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Provide case management services to individuals and families who were homeless or at risk for homelessness.
- Provide effective communication, problem solving, and crisis intervention.
- Liaison and support for families with DCFS Case
- Liaison for McKinney Vento students
- Provided transportation for doctor appointments
- Conducted home visits
- Outreach worker in the community delivering supplies to homeless residing in encampments.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2022
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Case Management
- Ability to work in high stress situations
- Group Facilitator
- Crisis Intervention
- Time Management
- Mental Health Support
- Social Development Studies
- Assessments
Volunteer
Morning Star Mission - Joliet, IL
Get on the Bus - Back to School Administrative Assistant
Mt. Ebal Missionary Baptist Church - Lockport, IL
Single's Ministry Group Facilitator
Affiliations
- Illinois Association of School Social Workers
- Council of Social Work Education
Timeline
School Social Worker
Joliet Central High School
08.2023 - Current
Social Worker Intern
Will Grundy Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Capacity Planner
Hub Group
05.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Social Work
Aurora University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Aurora University