Michelle Lear
CHELTENHAM
Summary
A multifaceted, trained professional with over 25 years of social work practice, providing direct service, supportive student engagement and program development training.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Education Specialist
Temple University School of Social Work
07.2010 - 03.2017
- Secured field placement opportunities for BSW and MSW students during Summer, Fall and Spring semesters.
- Established ongoing relationships with community partners to acquire field placement opportunities.
- Maintained caseload of BSW and MSW students to visit and evaluate in field placement.
- Mentored BSW and MSW students in academic and professional development promoting hard and soft skills.
- Collected and assessed field assignments for assigned students.
- Provided counseling and advocacy for students in need of emotional support and guidance.
- Facilitated field orientation for all students prior to start of field placement.
- Adjunct Professor for BSW students.
Community Partnership Coordinator
Health Federation of Philadelphia~Early Head Start Program
08.2002 - 07.2010
- Developed and maintained partnerships with community organizations to enhance service delivery.
- Coordinated outreach efforts, increasing program awareness among target population in North Central Empowerment Zone.
- Organized and Facilitated staff development training on partnership engagement strategies for recruitment and retention.
- Supervised four (4) service delivery staff members who provided intense case management to families.
- Collaborated with management team to ensure comprehensive delivery of service to children and families.
- Supported grant applications by collecting necessary documentation and community partnership information.
Social Worker
Health Federation of Philadelphia~Supportive Housing Program
06.1998 - 08.2002
- Provided intensive case management for ongoing assessment and counseling to families in shelter and transitional housing.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and streamline service delivery.
- Completed home visits for support with adjustment to transitional and permanent housing.
- Participated in weekly case-review of active families with multidisciplinary team.
- Linked families to appropriate resources to promote self-reliance.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as child care and medical care.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-1990
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strategic decision making skills
Timeline
Field Education Specialist
Temple University School of Social Work
07.2010 - 03.2017
Community Partnership Coordinator
Health Federation of Philadelphia~Early Head Start Program
08.2002 - 07.2010
Social Worker
Health Federation of Philadelphia~Supportive Housing Program
06.1998 - 08.2002
Master of Arts - Social Work
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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