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Lauren Clancy LCSW

Chicago

Summary

Talented School Social Worker familiar with proper evaluation, diagnostic and counseling standards. Excellent attention to detail, communication, and relationship building abilities. Over 25 years of education experience in the Chicago public school system. Committed to cultivating productive relationships with individual students and designing comprehensive plans for student success. Goal-oriented, using strengths based approach and adept helping students to develop necessary academic and social skills. Collaborates with teachers and families to develop comprehensive plans support progress. Understanding about how to help with emotional needs, socialization problems and difficulties in learning.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Social Worker

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
10.2000 - Current
  • Worked teachers, administrators, students, parents and external support agencies to maximize treatment success.
  • Documented full student psychosocial histories as part of evaluation process.
  • Utilized established assessment techniques to evaluate and diagnose social interaction and learning problems.
  • Developed treatment and intervention plans for students needing extra support.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for students, families and educators.
  • Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
  • Implemented behavioral improvements plans by working directly with teachers.
  • Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.

Intern Supervisor

Chicago Public Schools
09.2014 - 05.2015

Field work instructor for school social work intern.

  • Supervised intern activities and adherence to school policies.
  • Monitored student progress and provided ongoing feedback to interns.
  • Developed schedules to optimize intern workflow and resource allocation.
  • Facilitated communication between interns, teachers, and administration teams.
  • Implemented best practices for program development and curriculum support.
  • Evaluated intern performance through regular assessments and meetings.
  • Created an environment conducive for learning by fostering open dialogue between supervisors and interns.

Caseworker

Cook County Circuit Courts
06.1996 - 08.1999
  • Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
  • Developed individualized course of treatment for each client, consistently meeting [Type] and [Type] needs.
  • Monitored and documented status updates on health and wellbeing of each child under care or assessment.
  • Worked with court system and [Type] agencies to coordinate support services.
  • Met with clients to conduct needs assessments, recommending appropriate support and service offerings.

Education

Developmental Specialist Certificate - Infant And Toddler Development

Erikson Institute
Chicago, IL
04.2009

Master of Science - School Social Work

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2000

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
06.1996

Skills

  • Evaluation and assessment
  • Conducting interviews
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Behavioral specialist
  • Emotional support
  • Calm under pressure
  • Community referrals
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • IEP writing knowledge
  • Diagnostic evaluations
  • Team collaborating
  • Educating families
  • Gathering referrals
  • Conducting assessments
  • Best practices knowledgeable
  • Social media expertise
  • Suicidal ideation identification
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention training (CPI)

Certification

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Infant and Toddler Development Specialist Certificate
  • Certified School Social Work Specialist

Accomplishments

- Developed and participated in Response to Intervention (RTI) team provided support to teachers and teams in schools in addressing various educational, behavioral and emotional needs of students.

- Developed and participated in Behavioral Support Team at school level to provide diagnostic support in helping to understand students emotional and behavioral needs.

Timeline

Intern Supervisor

Chicago Public Schools
09.2014 - 05.2015

School Social Worker

Chicago Public Schools
10.2000 - Current

Caseworker

Cook County Circuit Courts
06.1996 - 08.1999

Developmental Specialist Certificate - Infant And Toddler Development

Erikson Institute

Master of Science - School Social Work

University of Illinois At Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Lauren Clancy LCSW