GWENDOLYN E. CHANEY, LMSW

***** *. * **** ****, Southfield, Michigan 48033 313-***-****

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST, AT-RISK SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER -TEAM LEAD

Over twenty years of Social Work experience encompassing clinical, group and individual therapy; Demonstrated Management and Leadership experience; Excellent business presentation skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office and Lotus; Able to multitask effectively and efficiently; Proven ability to produce competitively in an individual or team environment; Team Grant Writer; High level of interpersonal skills; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to work with youth, adults, individuals and families; Experience working with multi-cultural communities.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master’s in Social Work December, 1993

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) 1993

Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) 1995

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chane Reaction Counseling LLC 2/2020-Currently

Remote and On-Site Therapist

Maintain a client list of 20 -30 adults, children and couples for Mental Health issues, anxiety, depression, marriage, parenting and family conflict.

Pontiac Schools District 10/13-09/18

At Risk School Social Worker

Work directly with the Principal to develop and insure necessary services were provided

Communicate on a regular basis with the staff regarding development of student behavioral plans

Provided daily female, male and coed groups interactions

Problem solved with the students to prevent separation from their educational plan

Participated with the Special Services teachers to determine if a student need their services

Develop, Implement and Evaluate outcomes of educational plans

Work closely with the DHS building Social Workers to monitor attendance and family needs

Maintain close relationships with students, families, and outside supportive services

Maintained crisis plans and follow up

Participate in extra curricular activities with school staff, parents and students

Involved community organizations with activities within and outside of the building

Initiated a Girl’s Pride club

Initiated Coffee and Conversation (a daily drop in group for parents)

Participated in any projects the Principal deemed necessary and appropriate

Cass Community Social Services 02/12-07/13

Mental Health Clinician/HIV/Aids Therapist

Provide daily counseling to males and female in a supportive housing setting

Participate in agency planning meetings

Plan activities for adults and children

Assist with program development

Provide daily therapy for the adult HIV/Aids population

Provide opportunities for adults to locate permanent and affordable housing

General Education Consultants 06/01-06/10

Midwest Regional Education Director

Implemented health education programming targeted to middle and high school females

Coordinate talent acquisition, hiring and training throughout the Midwest, California and Texas

Developed and maintain school relationships within territory

Manage bi-weekly payroll responsibilities

Assist in research and development in efforts to provide data for national program launch

Implement and evaluate performance management process

Uphold reporting, compliance and audit procedures

Facilitate new-hire training as well as organizational development functions

Attend and present national trainings representing Procter and Gamble

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Planned Parenthood 01/01-02/02

Director of Education and Research

Management of the educational department of 7 Planned Parenthood locations

Maintenance of national and local reporting

Development of reproductive health and pregnancy prevention programs

Developed and implemented tri-county abstinence programming.

Provided monthly HIV/AIDS and substance abuse programming

Coordinated health fairs within several schools and communities

Marketed Planned Parenthood at community affairs

Participated in data collection and analysis

Assisted with termination decisions and procedures

Supervised a team of 7 Case Managers

Provided individual, home-based, group, case management, and crisis intervention services

Detroit Medical Center 04/95-12/00

Program Manager Project P.O.W.E.R.-Outreach Social Worker

Management of the outreach component for Hutzel Hospital Family Road

Assisted with the development and implementation of a school based life-skills program

Facilitated health programs geared towards the female teen and adult population

Marketed and coordinated events within Hutzel Hospital

Facilitated health education seminars

Generated quarterly reports for Hutzel Hospital and the Michigan Department of Public Health, upheld compliance and audit procedures by completing weekly, monthly and annual reports

Provided psychological assessments and treatment plans for pregnant teen and family

population

Developed and facilitated three-tiered program that focused on education, career and social engagement

Provided crisis intervention as well as emergency services

Assisted with identifying community resources and partnerships

Upheld compliance and audit procedures by completing weekly, monthly and annual reports

Conducted post assessments to evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans

Provided individual, home-based, group, case management, and crisis intervention services to diverse population at-risk youth and their families

Performed intake assessments to determine needs

Supervised a team of 7 Case Managers

Facilitated counseling sessions for clients and their families

Participated in data collection and analysis

Partnered with community service providers

Assisted in developing, Assessing and overseeing the effectiveness of the treatment plan

Developed and facilitated the bi-annual Family Road Board of Directors Meetings

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