SHEILA M. CHECK-MOE

Adjunct Faculty/Online

ad33oe@r.postjobfree.com

715-***-****

*** *** ****** ******* *****, WI, 54481

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – OSHKOSH

Oshkosh, WI

Master of Social Work (Aug 2005)

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - STEVENS POINT

Stevens Point, WI

Bachelor of Science Sociology (Dec 1996)

ROSHOLT HIGH SCHOOL

Rosholt, WI

High School Diploma (May 1986)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Ability to self-manage.

Focus on teamwork.

Organized.

Problem-solving.

Leadership.

Counseling.

Networking.

Effective listener.

Communication.

Critical Thinking.

Attention to Detail.

Responsibility.

Flexibility.

Creativity.

Supervision.

Teacher.

CERTIFICATIONS

State of Wisconsin Certified Social Worker

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Quality-oriented professional with 27+ years of social work experience and a proven knowledge of classroom management, course design, and curriculum development. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Adjunct Faculty/Online role at your company.

EXPERIENCE

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

UMass Global University/ October 2022 – Present

Teach course work by following syllabus and “course-at-a glance” provided by the academic school.

Interact directly with students and Agency Supervisors assigned to the student.

Update contacts and interacts in SONIA.

Provide instruction that integrates the advantages of academic technology.

Access the Blackboard course shell on a regular basis.

Respond to student questions and provide weekly supplemental supervision according to student’s academic needs and goals.

Return graded assignments as required by the academic school using Rubric.

Provide substantial feedback on graded student work, including feedback on writing and formatting.

Post weekly Announcements.

Available to students outside of class by UMass Global email, text, or a virtual meeting platform.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

Upper Iowa University/ August 2018 - Present

Teach a variety of Social Work courses online, I.e., Social Welfare Policy and Programs, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Social Work Methods I- Individuals, and Social Work Methods III-Communities and Social Institutions.

Abide by and uphold the Social Work mission, policies, and core values.

Develop and/or implement the class syllabus once it meets School Standards

Plan and create course materials such as lectures, discussions, and assignments.

Assign grades for students based on such criteria as participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.

Collaborate with colleagues on course design, content, and curriculum.

Meet all scheduled class periods, assignment grading and other deadlines as requested.

Be available for students for individual consultation.

Stay current within field study.

Submit final grades by the specified due date.

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Compassus Home Care, Plover, Wisconsin / Jul 2017 - Present

Provide patient, caregiver, and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses.

May also provide case management or interventions that are designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access healthcare.

Assist patient and caregiver in completion of Advance Directive document, education regarding Emergency Do Not Resuscitation code status, assist in obtaining signed DNR form and band from Primary Care Provider for patient, as appropriate.

Counsel patients, caregivers, and families to help them overcome dependencies; recover from illness and adjust to life.

Educate regarding Caregiver Support groups and counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the patient.

Educate the patient, caregivers, and family members regarding community resources to assist in recovery from physical and/or mental illnesses and to provide referrals, as appropriate, to community services and resources such as transportation; Meals on Wheels; financial assistance; Lifeline services; Private Pay Caregivers; In-Home Support Services Long-Term Care program; Veterans Services; Respite Services; senior and/or disabled housing; assist with transition to Assisted Living; and education regarding the importance of Hospice, as needed.

CARE MANAGER

Care Wisconsin, Wautoma, Wisconsin / May 2017 - Jul 2017

Create member-centered care plans and manage community-based care and services to improve the social, health, safety, and mobility outcomes of our members.

Coordinate services between members and providers in the community.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Inspire, support, and advocate for our members within the county.

Provide wellness and prevention education to promote well-being.

Implement risk-reduction and prevention strategies related to health, safety, and function.

Evaluate and implement social service interventions based on assessment findings.

Counsel members to help them overcome dependencies; recover from illness and adjust to life.

Identify environmental impediments to member progress through interviews and review of patient records.

Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the member.

Refer members to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.

SOCIAL WORKER - INITIAL ASSESSMENTS/CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Portage County Health & Human Services Department, Stevens Point, Wisconsin / Aug 2009 - May 2017

Perform child abuse/neglect initial assessments and submit required reports in accordance with State standards and eWiSACWIS (Wisconsin Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System).

Make determinations as to whether abuse or neglect occurred or was likely to occur according to State statutes and standards.

Collaborate with agency, school, court, law enforcement, Corporation Council, etc., to provide necessary services to children and families.

Provide information for legal petitions and testify in Court.

Assess the need for substitute care services (foster home, group home, residential center) for children.

Evaluate and legally implement appropriate substitute care resources in accordance with the child's treatment needs.

Evaluate substitute care and monitor child safety during placement period.

Provide on-going counseling and support to the foster parents, birth family, and child during placement.

Refer parents/children to services of ancillary agencies.

SOCIAL WORKER - ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT

Portage County Health & Human Services Department, Stevens Point, Wisconsin / Nov 2007 - Aug 2009

Provide dispositional services in accordance with Chapter 48 Wisconsin Statutes and regulations.

Complete assessments, court reports, testify at hearings, and make recommendations regarding Dispositions.

Develop, implement, and monitor coordinated case services treatment plans.

Consult with agency, school officials, court, law enforcement, District Attorney's office, Public Defender, and other assigned attorneys.

File legal petitions and testify in court.

Provide 24-hour juvenile court intake services.

Complete necessary documentation in the eWISACWIS data entry system.

Complete Permanency Plans when necessary.

Provide Substitute Care Services to families.

Assess the need for substitute care services (foster home, group home, residential center) for children.

Evaluate and legally implement appropriate substitute care resources for respective child's treatment needs.

Evaluate substitute care during placement period.

Provide ongoing counseling and support to the foster parents, family, and child during placement.

COORDINATOR - CHILDREN COME FIRST (CCF) PROGRAM

Portage County Health & Human Services Department, Stevens Point, Wisconsin / Nov 2003 - Nov 2007

Service Coordination for Children with Disabilities

Provide comprehensive needs assessment.

Develop individualized service plan.

Provide on-going supervision, monitoring and follow-along to each assigned case.

Respond to emergent situations as they arise.

Coordinate with community service providers, as necessary.

Act as a client advocate when the need arises.

Completion of Mandatory record/case reviews and maintain client confidentiality.

Thorough documentation of all activities as required by various fund sources.

Completes Long-Term Care Functional Screen with children and their families when appropriate.

Provide individual and family counseling, as necessary.

Provide information and referral services, as necessary.

Attend staff meetings.

Provide clients with transportation when appropriate.

SOCIAL WORKER

Association of Treatment Foster Homes, Inc, Madison, Wisconsin / Oct 2001 - Oct 2003

SOCIAL WORKER III

Wood, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin / Feb 1997 - Oct 2001

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