Michael Nesbitt, LLMSW
Director of Crisis and Volunteer Services at Avalon Healing Center- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Masters Social Worker Limited License
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory AffairsJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
New Service Provider Training
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual ViolenceJun, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Avalon Healing Center
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Crisis and Volunteer Services
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Mar 2023 - Present
As Director of Crisis and Volunteer Services, I oversee the planning, development, and management of Avalon's First Response/Crisis Response program; while also leading the development, management, and implementation of Avalon's volunteer program. I provide direct supervision to all First Response staff, community volunteers, and provide 24/7 administrative support to all staff. I assist with the implementation of a growing counseling and advocacy program including policy and program development, program support, technical assistance, interviewing, and training. Additionally, I manage internal scheduling platforms and maintain the First Response on-call calendar, including scheduling of staff and coordination of time-off/vacation/emergency coverage. I engage as an active member of Avalon’s leadership team and provide support in developing best practices in the areas of programming, organizational growth, strategic planning, and related organizational initiatives. I monitor monthly statistical reports required for grant contracts, submit requested reports as is necessary, and monitor case files and case notes for all advocacy staff. I provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to adult and adolescent survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking during medical forensic exams and other emergency related follow up care at Avalon’s 6 clinic sites and surrounding hospitals (includes pediatric population). Furthermore, I complete additional tasks and projects assigned by the Executive Director. Show less
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First Response Program Coordinator
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Dec 2020 - Feb 2023
In this role I oversaw planning, development, and management of Avalon's First Response/Crisis Response program. I managed internal scheduling platforms and maintained First Response on-call calendar, including scheduling of staff and coordination of time-off/vacation/emergency coverage. I provided direct supervision to First Response staff, community volunteers, and provided 24/7 administrative support to all staff. I organized and lead volunteer recruitment efforts including marketing and outreach strategies, interviewing, supervision, and placement of volunteers. I provided outreach and education to law enforcement, universities, and partnering agencies about Avalon services, protocol, and barriers that exists for survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking. I assisted with the implementation of a growing counseling and advocacy program including policy and program development, program support, technical assistance, interviewing, and training. I also provided crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to adult and adolescent survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking during medical forensic exams and other emergency related follow up care at Avalon’s 5 clinic sites and surrounding hospitals (includes pediatric population). Show less
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First Responder Sexual Assault Advocate
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Jan 2019 - Nov 2020
As a First Responder, I worked weekly 24/hour on-call shifts and responded to Avalon's 5 clinic sites with a SANE nurse to provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking. I provided follow up and advocacy services that include: attending court with survivors, filing PPO's, assisting with finding shelter, providing resources for housing, and providing additional advocacy needs and referrals. I input and managed client case notes and client follow up. I also provided supervision to first response volunteers and assisted with management of Avalon's volunteer program. Show less
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Covenant House Michigan
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Sep 2020 - Apr 2021
I developed curriculum and facilitated group workshops for youth who were residents at the shelter. Curriculum included topics related to life skills such as developing healthy relationships, budgeting, boundaries, and communication skills. I also held weekly sessions with assigned clients and assisted them in developing and accomplishing their goals during their time in the shelter. Additionally, I reviewed client records and completed case notes. I developed curriculum and facilitated group workshops for youth who were residents at the shelter. Curriculum included topics related to life skills such as developing healthy relationships, budgeting, boundaries, and communication skills. I also held weekly sessions with assigned clients and assisted them in developing and accomplishing their goals during their time in the shelter. Additionally, I reviewed client records and completed case notes.
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Education
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2019 - 2022
Wayne State University
Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work -
2015 - 2019
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
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