ngela Edward, LGSW, LLMSW *angelaedward@rocketmail.com *

Education

Missouri State University Springfield, MO Master of Social Work

Siena Heights University Adrian, MI Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice

Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN Associates of Arts, Liberal Education with a concentration in Spanish

Credentials

License of Social Work (Masters Level) State of Minnesota, #24256

Limited License of Social Work (Masters Level) State of Michigan, #6801100127

Available upon request:

References, volunteer work, and/or most recent trainings

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Experience

School Social Worker, Henry Ford Allegiance Health/East Jackson Elementary School

September 2016 – Present Jackson, Michigan

-Develop Behavior Intervention Plans for students to assure in-school success

-Participate in team meetings with school psychologists, teachers, administration, speech therapist, and

additional social workers to assess students for specialized needs or implementation of Individualized

Education Plans

-Hold meetings with parents and families to discuss support for student’s educational needs

-Refer students and families in need to local community resources for varying needs including but not

restricted to physical and mental health, clothing, food assistance, and housing needs

-Respond to immediate student needs on campus to assure safety and create best learning environment

Case Manager, SOS Community Services

April 2016 – September 2016 Ypsilanti, Michigan

-Engaged families and their existing support systems in developing housing plans

-Met with families in homes, as needed, as determined by Progressive Engagement levels

-Assisted families in creating budgets that are realistic and identify appropriate spending for needs

-Make all appropriate referrals for needs

-Monitored families progress to cross check with HUD and other funders to measure success

Senior Social Worker, Hennepin County

June 2015 – April 2016 Minneapolis, Minnesota

-Assessed vulnerable adults

-Connected community alternatives for disabled individuals

-Adhered to government policies

-Cross checked that clientele are maintaining eligibility of Medical Assistance

-Met with Public Health Nurse team to consult for clinical meetings

Mental Health Practitioner, People Incorporated

September 2012 – April 2016 Burnsville, Minnesota

-Managed calendar and activities budget within program

-Led United Way initiative; recruiting employees to donate to funding

-Provided supportive counseling duties

-Researched community resources to encourage and improve services

-Assessed and evaluated clientele with mental health challenges

-Developed and modified individual treatment plans as needed

-Prepared groups including presentations, activities, and scheduled community travel for specific events