University of Texas Arlington - Social Work
Youth Prevention Director at Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies
Individual & Family Services
Michelle
Young LMSW A.C.P.S.
Dallas, Texas
LMSW seeking a position in the field of social and human services requiring an experienced professional with a strong background in youth prevention working with at-risk juveniles and families, as well as direct practice experience with children and families in an acute care hospital and clinical environment. Excellent clinical evaluation skills and the ability to locate and promote appropriate community services for clients. Proven ability to quickly establish rapport and excellent working relationships with clients. Recognized for outstanding academic achievement and being skilled in Clinical Social Work, Case Management, Alcohol, Tobacco and Substance Abuse Prevention, and Public Speaking.
Social Work Intern
- Administered phone assessments
- Conducted in-home assessments
- Conducted in-office orientations
- Documented case notes
- Assisted in facilitating workshops
- Assisted in providing case management to clients
- Referred clients to community resources
- Created new client intake process
Adjunct Professor
- Teaching undergraduate students in the field of Social Work
- Developing and managing the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and college standards
- Planning and creating lectures, in class discussions and assignments
- Grading assigned papers, quizzes and exams
- Assessing grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments and examinations
- Collaborating with colleagues on course curriculum
- Advising students on how to be successful in class and in the social work field
- Staying updated on innovations and changes within the social work field
Clinical Social Work Intern
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide health services in the continuum of care
- Gained experience in the emergency department, women’s services, labor and delivery, intensive care unit, immediate care unit, palliative care, and other general acute care units
- Conducted psychosocial and needs assessments as well as gathered patient’s demographic information
- Facilitate discharge activities and coordination in determining discharge disposition and transportation to facilities
- Prepare electronic documentation of all activities preformed
Youth Prevention Program Specialist
- Supervise 7 to 10 BSW/MSW Social Work Interns per semester
- Developed curriculum and coordinate the Drug Education program
- Supervise Outreach location
- Facilitate small groups teaching life skills education to children and youth living in high-risk situations in the DFW area
- Prepare lesson plans implementing Rainbow Days’ Curriculum-Based Support Group Program
- Administer Pre/Post testing assessments
- Prepare documentation of individual and group progress
- Conduct alternative activities including Tobacco, Alcohol, AOD, ATOD
- Facilitate presentations to youth and parents on the dangers of Tobacco, Alcohol, AOD, ATOD
Master's Degree
Social Work
I graduated with an MSW with a focus in Children and Families
Bachelor of Science
Social Work
Bachelor of Arts
Sociology
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