Social Work Intern

• Sep 2019 - Present

Teacher Aide

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

Research Assistant

• Sep 2018 - May 2019

- Conducts literary research about the intervention of the Head Start Program and its influence on children in the welfare system- Utilizes ethical research practice in performing quantitative and qualitative research on the child welfare population- Collaborates with faculty members in order to produce a quality, credible research project with the goal of publishing a research article - Conducts literary research about the intervention of the Head Start Program and its influence on children in the welfare system- Utilizes ethical research practice in performing quantitative and qualitative research on the child welfare population- Collaborates with faculty members in order to produce a quality, credible research project with the goal of publishing a research article

Relief Family Support Worker

• Apr 2017 - May 2019

- Responsible for completing respite or support assignment under the direction of the consumer’s therapist- Responsible for documenting and submitting assignment activity and progress in a timely manner- Responsible for providing a variety of services to consumers including: mentoring, consumer transportation, supervision and/or participation in leisure activities with consumers and their families, within the consumer’s homes and communities- Responsible for developing work plans in conjunction with the Therapist, for the support and respite for families of children and adolescents with severe emotional impairments

Case Manager Intern

• Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

Intern in the Foster Care division.- Works with birth parents to guide them in achieving requirements established by Family Court- Acts as case planner in coordinating services and ensuring needs of children are being met in the foster home- Provides guidance and support to foster parents; identify training needs and partner in meeting training needs- Writes progress notes, family assessment and service plans, prepare and review documents and reports for court- Practices collaborative problem solving and visit coaching models; coordinates and facilitates visits between birth parents and their children- Participates in Ingham County Family Court hearings and reviews

Activities Director

• Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

- Responsible for planning enjoyable entertainment for residents- Responsible for supervising residents at religious services- General care duties as requested- Provided a source of hope and comfort to clients in distress - Responsible for planning enjoyable entertainment for residents- Responsible for supervising residents at religious services- General care duties as requested- Provided a source of hope and comfort to clients in distress