AREAS

OF EXPERTISE
Case Management

Jennifer McVay
Social Worker
PERSONAL SUMMARY

Transition Age Youth

Homelessness
Trauma Informed Care
Adolescent Pregnancy
Mental Health
Senior Resources
Program Development
Physical and Sexual Abuse
Residential Care
Grant Writing
Staff Management

Master of Social Work student with over 4 years of supervisory

experience developing supportive, and engaging work atmospheres
aimed at promoting efficient service delivery and employee growth.
Exceptionally well organized with a track record that demonstrates
intrinsic motivation and initiative to achieve both personal and
organizational goals.

Dynamic career reflecting pioneering experience and performance
working with at-risk children and their families. Advanced experience
as a figure of stability and a source of guidance in the community.
Outstanding success in building and maintaining relationships with
families and advocating for their improved welfare.

CAREER HISTORY
Helen Devos Center for Child Protection

May 2015-May 2016

Member of an interdisciplinary team of medical providers in an
My graduate studies in the advanced
outpatient clinic evaluating for pediatric sexual and physical abuse.
generalist practice have provided a
Performed daily triage duties and presented information to physician
partners.
formative foundation for the practical

implementation of theoretical concepts
Duties:
Lead patient tours of medical suite
such as trauma informed care and the
Obtained medical history from pediatric patients
strengths-based approach. My
Gathered information from law enforcement, child protective
services, and referring physicians
academic knowledge combined with

practical field experience has shaped my Every Womans Place Inc.
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Feb 2013-Jan 2016
personal philosophy that we social

workers are called upon to engage,
Supervised both the Youth Mentor Program and The Maternal Group
Home. Provided case management services to homeless pregnant and
educate and empower through the
parenting youth. Matched qualified mentors with at-risk youth.
unconditional giving of our authentic
Developed and implemented program design, policies, and procedures.

and empathetic selves.
Duties:
Jennifer McVay
Maintained grant/contract compliance
Recruited, trained, and supervised mentors

Co-chaired the Family Resource Center Advisory Board
Completed assessments, developed treatment plans, made referrals

to community resources,

Managed and compiled data through Homeless Information
Management System (HMIS)
CAREER STATEMENT

MSW INTERN

PREVIOUS CAREER HISTORY

PROFESSIONAL

Senior Meals Program Inc.

CPI Certified -2016

Alpha Womens Center

CPR Certified - 2015

PHI ALPHA Honors Society
Empathy Training
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Managing in a Culture of Gentleness

Management Seminars

Dealing with Difficult People

Criticism and Discipline Skills for
Managers

The Ultimate Supervisor

Crucial Conversations

Teen Pregnancy Conference

Exploring the Effect of Trauma in
Pregnancy and Infancy

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Training

PERSONAL SKILLS

CLIENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR

MENTOR/GED TUTOR/INTERN

Personal

Able to remain calm and respond to crisis situations appropriately

Maintains professional boundaries
Aware of confidentiality and protected information under both
NASW guidelines and HIPPA

Skills and abilities

Trained in non-violent crisis intervention

Able to easily adapted to unfamiliar circumstances
Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Grand Valley State University

Master of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts Behavioral Science

Team Building

REFERENCES - Available upon request.

Personable
Articulate

PERSONAL DETAILS

Jennifer McVay
http://jennifermmcvay.weebly.com
Jenniferm.chartier@gmail.com

Feb 2012-Feb 2013

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Volunteerism

Critical Thinking

Feb 2012-Feb 2013

2003-2016