Created my own group curriculum for a skills building group and ran this independently group once a week
Responded to psychiatric emergencies by utilizing de-escalation techniques while adhering to facility protocols
Case Management Practicum
Bannock House
01.2025 - 05.2025
Currently working to complete 400 hours of case management for youth in a residential group home
Conducted case management tasks including setting appointments, completing monthly progress reports, youth intake assessments, and handling my own caseload
Took part in macro level social work when assisting in grant requests and program assessments for grant renewals
Direct Care staff
M.K. Place
07.2023 - 11.2024
Worked cooperatively with the residents, co-workers and supervisors to ensure I was giving adequate care
Followed approved behavior plans and intervention strategies to support residents progress towards goals
Wrote reports detailing support and service provided throughout each shift
Completed medication administration, meal preparation, and cleaning every shift
Behavioral Technician
Stewards of recovery youth
07.2022 - 07.2023
Supported residents emotionally with positive communication and interactions
Reduced problem behaviors by teaching clients appropriate coping strategies and replacement behaviors.
Education
Bachelors - Social Work
Idaho State University
05.2025
Associate of Arts - Political Science
College of Southern Idaho
05.2022
Skills
Client companionship
Emergency Response
Professional boundaries
Organizational skills
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Trauma-informed care
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certified
Preventing Suicide in Emergency Departments
Assisting with Self-Administration of Medications: The Basic
Motivational Interviewing Training
PREA Training
Trauma in Youth Training
Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation Techniques
Leadership
Idaho State University Speech and Debate Team President (2 Years)