Malorie Venlet

(586)337-4278 malorie.venlet@gmail.com

Academic Background
Grand Valley State University
Master of Social Work
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society
Bachelor of Science Public and Non-profit Administration
Honors College

2016
2009

Professional Licenses & Certifications

State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Limited License Social Worker

2016

Professional Development
Improving MI Practices Motivational Interviewing Training Modules 1-10
Bridges to Social Work Employment Conference, Grand Valley State University
Art and Science of Aging Conference, Grand Valley State University
Handle with Care Training, Wedgwood Christian Services
Recipient Rights Training, Wedgwood Christian Services

2015
2016
2016
2015
2015

Related Experience
Tandem365 | Grand Rapids, MI
MSW Intern | May 2015- present
Manage case load of ten participants. Provide in-home services such as assessment of mental
health using Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung Anxiety Scale, and Lawton ADL scale.
Provide empathetic listening and utilize motivational interviewing to understand the
participants needs and ambivalence toward change
Advocate for clients needs by connecting them to community resources such as Go Bus!,
Meals on Wheels, Community Rebuilders, and People First payee service to connect
participants with services and advocate for their needs
Assist participants with Medicaid application, including application for Medicaid Waiver
program
Advocate for participants and work with clients and families considering Assisted Living facilities
or transition to Hospice care
Wedgwood Christian Services | Kentwood, MI
Youth Treatment Specialist | August 2015- December 2015
Provided day-to-day structure, support, and rule implementation for no more than 12
adolescent girls on a behavioral unit
Built trusting relationships with the young women living on the unit by teaching and modeling
skills such as respect, self-control, accountability, and honesty
Gained insight into the child welfare system and foster care system
Mercy Health Saint Marys | Grand Rapids, MI
Compensation/Benefits Administrator | March 2013- August 2015
Collaborated with subject matter experts to create best in class compensation models to meet
market demands; analyze job descriptions and assign pay scale passed on market data

Malorie Venlet

(586)337-4278 malorie.venlet@gmail.com

Worked with Director to create a Management Pay bonus program based on individual and
departmental achievement of organizational objectives
Administered all aspects of the annual merit increase process for approximately 3,000
employees
Administered organizations benefit program including annual Open Enrollment and budget
preparation for approximately 4,000 employees including Physicians and Directors.
Participated on a Trinity Health corporate team to implement benefits portion of new HRIS
(Human Resources Information System) system, Work Day
Benefits Administrator | July 2011- March 2013
Administered benefit programs, facilitate annual Open Enrollment process, prepare annual
benefits budget
Maintained relationships with benefit vendors and various organizational departments
Consulted with and advocated for employees in the navigation of their health and welfare
benefits
Created and distributed annual compensation and benefit letters to approximately 500
employees.
Benefit/Payroll Coordinator | May 2009 June 2011
Reconciled benefit invoices, maintained employee data in HR system conducted benefit
meetings
Human Resources Assistant | December 2008 May 2009
Explained benefit plans to new hires, performed data entry for new hires, status changes, and
terminations, and liaised with benefit companies.

Fair Haven Ministries | 2008-2014

Volunteer Youth Leader
Mentor, guide and teach teenagers
Prepare and present teachings following established curriculum
Model positive behaviors and facilitate meaningful conversations
Technical Skills

Human Resources Information Systems including PeopleSoft, Kronos and Workday.

Proficient in Vision medical record system.

Research and Academic Interests

Mental health public policy
Population health
o Social determinants of health