IOP and Outpatient Therapist

• Jun 2021 - Present

Child Care Teacher

• Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

Men's Program Clinical Intern

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

Currently completing my clinical social work internship at DAP in their Intervention and Prevention Program (Men's program). DAP's mission is to build communities free from violence by providing holistic healing for every member of the family. Currently, as an intern, I am co-facilitating two group therapy sessions for individuals who used abusive behavior. Experiences include psychotherapy, system coordination, individual services, referral, and diagnostic assessments. Currently completing my clinical social work internship at DAP in their Intervention and Prevention Program (Men's program). DAP's mission is to build communities free from violence by providing holistic healing for every member of the family. Currently, as an intern, I am co-facilitating two group therapy sessions for individuals who used abusive behavior. Experiences include psychotherapy, system coordination, individual services, referral, and diagnostic assessments.

Elementary School Social Work Intern

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

Completed my foundation internship field placement through the Master's of Social Work program at the University of St. Thomas. Gained professional experience in a social work role at a non-clinical setting. Worked alongside educational professionals to better improve the social and environmental outcomes of high need students. Completed my foundation internship field placement through the Master's of Social Work program at the University of St. Thomas. Gained professional experience in a social work role at a non-clinical setting. Worked alongside educational professionals to better improve the social and environmental outcomes of high need students.

Autism Day Treatment Paraprofessional

• Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

Child Life Intern

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

Following the guidance of the Association of Child Life Professionals, this 16 week, clinical intensive internship, will give me the opportunity to practice and master the skills needed to become a Certified Child Life Specialist. This program is designed to fully prepare me for an entry level career in this field. Some, but not all of my roles and responsibilities of a Child Life Intern include: -Participating in daily routines of current CCLS, and practice direct and indirect clinical patient interaction. -Assess and plan developmentally appropriate play activities and therapeutic interventions for individual patients. -Provide preparation and support to children and their families to help them cope with the stress and anxiety of being in the hospital, and having a chronic illness. -Attend interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, and seminars. -Expand and excel in knowledge of Child Development *This Internship was not certified by the ACLP. Show less

Daycare Assistant

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

Assists staff in the nursery and toddler rooms with maintenance of every day activities. Gaining great experience working with infants as well as learning developmentally appropriate expectations of a variety of age ranges of children. Assists staff in the nursery and toddler rooms with maintenance of every day activities. Gaining great experience working with infants as well as learning developmentally appropriate expectations of a variety of age ranges of children.

Child Life Practicum Student

• May 2017 - Jun 2017

Completed the 150 hour Child Life Practicum experience in the pediatric unit of the Nebraska Medical Center. Practicum experience includes receiving one-on-one training from the Certified Child Life Specialists in the general Pediatric unit and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Observed and sat in on numerous procedures and patient interventions including learning about unique distraction techniques and calming exercises. Other experiences included adult patients with children consultations and learned bereavement and grieving techniques for varying ages of children. Learned about and observed other child development specialists including the on-staff pediatric school teacher, and the certified music therapist on the unit. Grasped an understanding of the role of a CCLS and the expected duties and responsibilities of the Child Life department. Received evaluation and experience recommendations to help prepare me for the required Child Life internship, which I will be completing in the spring 2018. Show less

Campus Host

• Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

Desk Assistant

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2015