Candace Yeager, Lmsw Email & Phone Number

Caledonia, Mi, Us

United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Provide crisis intervention, individual, and group counseling for at-risk youth • Function as part of a team of administration, faculty, and support staff to encourage student’s academic and overall success• Develop and perform necessary services in accordance with student’s IEP’s and consult with teachers to accurately measure progress of students identified goals• Document all interactions with students, staff, and families in appropriate reports

Ann Arbor, Mi

• Organized, planned, and executed programs for elementary and middle school youth focused on communication, friendship, self-esteem, goal setting, etc. • Enhanced skills that help lead youth to independent living and positive involvement in the community• Provided individual academic guidance to students through case management while keeping up to date with their teachers and families

Albion, Michigan

• Created and implemented a mentoring program between Albion College students and students at the Albion Community School – 30 to 60 student participants• Trained mentors on how to properly interact and assist their mentees• Supervised and managed the success of the program and made necessary adjustments

• Researched “best practices” in areas such as sexual assault prevention, alcohol and other drug misuse, and physical health to better educate Albion College students• Organized and administered meetings for Peer Educators on campus

Albion Community School

• Supported at-risk youth at Albion Community School with academic and emotional direction• Shadowed social worker during an anti-bullying group with young boys • Mentored students through issues around bullying, race, and poverty

Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Shadowed foster care case workers in legal, residential, and agency settings • Observed and documented visitations between biological parents and foster care parents• Attended administrative meetings and trainings to gain knowledge on relevant cases

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Interpersonal Practice with Children, Youth and Families in Society

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology, Graduated

Activities and Societies: Psychology Major with a Concentration in Human Services and Spanish Minor ; Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Chapter: Chief.

High School

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Volleyball team, Soccer team