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Lorain, Oh

Provided trauma-informed assessments, individual and family therapy, and crisis intervention to children and adolescents. Provided short-term individual therapy in school-setting. Developed treatment plans that emphasized client empowerment and self-determination. Coordinated treatment needs and referrals with community agencies. Provided individual, family, and group therapy at residential program for adolescents involved with the juvenile court system.

Cincinnati, Oh

Worked as a social work intern on an inpatient psychiatric unit. Completed psychosocial assessments with patients’ families within 72 hours of admission. Participated in inter-disciplinary treatment team meetings to ensure continuity of care. Evaluated patient/family safety concerns and assisted with the creation of home/school/community safety plans. Engaged in weekly supervision to review and discuss complex patient treatment and ethical concerns. Completed trainings as they were offered.

Served as a Graduate Research Assistant for the Institute of Health Innovation at NKU with a focus on healthcare workforce development and eliminating Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Position funded through a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) planning grant. Wrote survey questions to determine perceptions of healthcare gaps in Owen County. Conducted surveys with residents and healthcare providers in Owen County.

Batavia, Oh

Provided qualified mental health services (QMHS) to severely mentally ill and emotionally disturbed youth in a day treatment program. Wrote curriculum and facilitated group therapy for clients, including Self-Esteem and Anger Management. Collaborated with clients’ families and other community agencies to ensure quality comprehensive care. Completed documentation and billing in a timely manner. Completed routine Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and certified in CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute). Certified in First Aid and CPR.

Owensville, Oh

Provided qualified mental health services to severely mentally ill and emotionally disturbed youth (ages 3-6) in an early childhood day treatment program. Wrote curriculum and facilitated group therapy for clients. Engaged clients in therapeutic play, songs, and other activities. Participated in weekly staff meetings and addressed behavioral issues as observed in clients. Completed trainings as they were offered, including Conscious Discipline and TF-CBT.

Provided Community Psychiatric Support Treatment (CPST) to severely mentally ill adults. Assessed clients' mental health, basic needs, and strengths to determine appropriate levels of care and support. Assisted clients with navigating and accessing community resources. Established therapeutic relationships, assessed complex problems, selected problem-solving interventions, and helped clients to function effectively in the community. Served as the jail liaison.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Planned and coordinated organization's three fundraising events throughout the year, bringing in over $130,000 net profit. Prepared and adhered to budgets for each event. Negotiated contracts with venues, entertainment, caterers, etc. Secured event sponsorships, as well as created all sponsor materials. Managed agency's United Way Campaign and employee giving campaign. Rewrote agency Volunteer Handbook. Began agency-wide expansion of volunteer program, along with revamping volunteer in-take process.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Managed the Cincinnati Community ToolBank while the Executive Director was on leave. Researched and created a database of Greater Cincinnati area grants for 2013, as well as completed grant applications. Additional responsibilities included managing inventory database, editing and completing agency newsletter, supervising volunteer events, holding meetings, overseeing social media, and processing tool orders.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Assisted in the planning and execution of the Grand Opening events. Conducted everyday office tasks, such as answering calls, filing, scheduling, etc. Responsible for outreach to new member agencies in the Greater Cincinnati area. Oversaw the agency's social media and outreach tools.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Created and updated a database detailing properties throughout the Over-the-Rhine community. Collaborated with the Affordable Housing Advocates and assisted with the revision of their report on the state of affordable housing and homelessness in Hamilton County. Worked with volunteer groups on Saturday mornings on various projects in the community.

Ravenna, Ohio

Worked with at-risk youth at the King-Kennedy Community Center's summer program. Responsible for planning activities, supervising and interacting with the children, and implementing Positive Actions lessons. Also organized and distributed school supplies for a county-wide school supplies drive.

Ravenna, Ohio

Oversaw a caseload of 13 children and their matches. Conducted monthly phone interviews with the children, their parents, and their matches to ensure the relationships were running smoothly. Planned and implemented a free, daylong event for the children and their matches at the Kent State University Recreation and Wellness Center.

Twinsburg, Ohio

Supervised 12 children (ages 18 to 30 months). Created activities to develop children's fine and gross motor skills, speech, and cognitive abilities. Communicated with parents regarding children's behavior, activities, and developmental progress. Completed training in Communicable Diseases, Child Abuse, and First Aid.

Master Of Social Work (Msw)

Micro-credential: Trauma-Focused Care Completed research exploring Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Master Of Community Planning (Mcp)

Activities and Societies: Intramural SoftballConcentration: International Development Completed a content analysis of the national action.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Development And Family Studies, General

Activities and Societies: Human Service Management Student Association (Vice President), Eta Sigma Gamma, Intramural Indoor Soccer (Team.