Experience

COMSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• School Social Worker

  • Oct 2022 - Present


Bronson Healthcare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical Social Worker

  • May 2022 - Oct 2022

  -Assessed crises, identified immediate social/emotional needs and provided appropriate intervention -Completed mental health assessments and developed a plan of care -Coordinated patient discharges to psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facilities -Collaborated with patient care team members to assess needs and advocate for patients and families Educated, counseled and referred patients and families to appropriate community resources -Assessed crises, identified immediate social/emotional needs and provided appropriate intervention -Completed mental health assessments and developed a plan of care -Coordinated patient discharges to psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facilities -Collaborated with patient care team members to assess needs and advocate for patients and families Educated, counseled and referred patients and families to appropriate community resources



NEWAYGO COUNTY RESA

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator of Health and Prevention Services

  • Feb 2014 - Aug 2020

  -Supervised McKinney-Vento Federal Grant for Newaygo and Oceana counties and ensure compliance among local school districts -Conducted assessments for students needing additional support and established support plans -Carried counseling caseload of students and developed and monitored treatment plans -Facilitated small groups for social emotional needs and truancy, as needed -Collaborated and networked with county agencies to expand services for students and families -Served as Coalition Coordinator for Headway: Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition -Facilitated action planning, strategic planning, and meetings for Headway and the Action Teams -Responsible for grant writing, management, and reporting -Supervised the Assistant Prevention Coordinator



TrueNorth Community Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Self Sufficiency Specialist

  • May 2013 - Feb 2014

  -Manage ESG Housing and PASS Housing programs -Assist chronically homeless individuals in finding safe and affordable housing -Conduct monthly home visits with clients to discuss goal progress -Work with clients to achieve self sufficiency -Responsible for managing grant funds and reconciling accounts -Work with at-risk family and youth and refer to proper services -Attend monthly county-wide meetings and represent TrueNorth Community Services -Responsible to manage fiduciary responsibilities for Sparta Area Migrant Resource Council



Creston High School Health Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

  -Conducted mental health pre-screenings and maintained records -Provided case management services to clients -Assisted clients with completion of Medicaid applications -Represented health center at community events -Implemented and facilitated Peer Conflict Group with students -Participated in Tobacco Grant activities -Updated and redesigned Social Work Intern Orientation/Resource Manuals -Conducted mental health pre-screenings and maintained records -Provided case management services to clients -Assisted clients with completion of Medicaid applications -Represented health center at community events -Implemented and facilitated Peer Conflict Group with students -Participated in Tobacco Grant activities -Updated and redesigned Social Work Intern Orientation/Resource Manuals



Gamma Phi Beta Sorority - Philanthropy Chairwoman

• Philanthropy Chairwoman

  • Nov 2010 - Jan 2012

  Plan and educate members about volunteer opportunities Coordinate and implement primary fundraiser - Crescent Classic Develop and maintain relationships with Camp Fire USA and Camp Blodgett Plan and educate members about volunteer opportunities Coordinate and implement primary fundraiser - Crescent Classic Develop and maintain relationships with Camp Fire USA and Camp Blodgett