EDUCATION

Temple University, Harrisburg, PA

Masters of Social Work, January 2014

Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA

Bachelor of Social Work, December 2008

TRAININGS

Ethics Training, August 2015

Active Shooters in Public Building, April 2015

Defensive Tactics, specifically: Assailant Control, Trauma Control, and Oleoresin Capsicum, April 2015

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse; Mandating Reporting, March 2015

PA Child Welfare Training Program; Charting the Course Series, June 2009 – January 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

Clinton County Children and Youth Services, Lock Haven, PA

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clinton County Program Director, March 2009 – Present

Help motivate children, volunteers, and college students to reach personal, professional, educational goals

Perform speeches and presentations to local schools, clubs, and other community programs for recruitment and public awareness

Conduct bi-monthly advisory board meetings

Create and maintain positive collaboration and liaisons with other local employers and organizations

Effectively case manage and support all volunteer and families within the program

Organize and perform age appropriate monthly activities for program participants

Effectively provided orientation for new staff and supervised college interns

Parent Partner Counseling, March 2009 – December 2010

Assess family’s psycho-social needs

Engage with families in the assessment, problem solving, referral, and discharge processes

Link parents and families to other community services such as food banks, mental health, drug and alcohol services, and more

MASTERS INTERNSHIP

Sugar Valley Rural Charter School Social Worker, Loganton, PA January 2013 – May 2013

Engaged in one-on-one counseling and life coaching for students in elementary through high school

Planned and taught a three week course in bullying for a sixth grade class

Assessed student’s psycho-social needs

Reviewed and managed case notes for each one-on-one student session

Collaborated with all other teachers and staff in a positive manner

Helped guide students through personal areas of crisis

Communicated and collaborated with parents and guardians of students on a daily basis

SKILLS

Leadership Time management Work well independently Microsoft Word

Communication Public Speaking Work well with others Microsoft PowerPoint

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