Rebecca Palmer

| 989-750-2512 | palmerre@mail.gvsu.edu http://rebeccapalmersocialwork.weebly.com/

Professional Summary: MSW with experience in crisis residential work, school social work and
after-schol programming. Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and able to utilize verbal
de-escalation techniques with youth.

Education:

Degrees:

Grand Valley State University; Allendale, Michigan

Master of Social Work April 2017

Bachelor of Social Work

Minor in Psychology August 2013

Study Abroad; Northern Italy

GVSU HTM Program
International Food and Culture and Geotourism May 2013

Honors:

Phil Alpha Social Work Honors Society February 2016

Licenses:

Limited License Bachelor of Social Work July 2014

Experience:

Employment:

Arbor Circle The Bridge; Grand Rapids, MI

Residential Crisis Counselor November 2014 - Present

React to crisis situations and use verbal de-escalation techniques with youth
Complete bio-psycho-social assessments
Plan and facilitate psycho-social educational groups
Assist youth in creating and carrying out a treatment plan
Created a list of resources specific to LGBTQ youth
T.E.A.M. 21; Wyoming, MI
Group Leader November 2014 July 2015

Facilitated large groups of fourth and fifth grade students

Planned and lead lessons/activities on science, health, fitness, character
development and art
Assisted youth in solving problems and encouraged positive interactions between
students

Arbor Circle; Grand Rapids, MI

Community Living Support October 2013 November 2014

Planned one-on-one outings, games and projects relevant to improving skills for
youth
Prepared for meetings using creative ideas as well as online and community
resources
Met with therapists and wrap-around coordinators to coordinate services

Internships:

Ravenna Public Schools; Ravenna, MI

School Social Work Intern August 2016 June 2017

Plan and lead psycho-educational and therapeutic groups with students from pre-
school through twelfth grade
Successfully built a peer-support program with a START (Statewide Autism
Resource & Training) team
Complete eligibility reports and write individualized education plans
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop functional behavioral
assessments (FBA) and positive behavior support plans (PBSP)

Bethany Christian Services; Grand Rapids, MI

Refugee Resettlement Intern August 2012 May 2013

Assisted refugees in resettlement into Grand Rapids, Michigan

Prepared and tought lessons on financial literacy

Volunteer:

Family Futures; Grand Rapids, MI

Healthy Start Volunteer September 2011 December 2011

Spoke with new parents to asses developmental progress and provide support
Reminded parents of safety procedures
Answered parent questions about issues or concerns

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