Kylee Swartz

kyleeswartz0@gmail.com

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Skills Proficient In:
Microsoft Suite, conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, critical thinking and problem solving, written and
verbal communication, teamwork, self-motivation, and maintaining professional boundaries
Developing Skills In:
NextGen, OMNI
Certificates:
LGBTQI Youth: Queer Criminology Training Grand Valley State University: 2017
Mentally Disordered Prisoners MDOC Training MTU: 2017
Prisoner Reentry MDOC Training MTU: 2017
Ethics in Corrections MDOC Training MTU: 2017
Suicide Awareness MDOC Training MTU: 2017
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
Master of Social Work Anticipated Graduation: April 2018
Bachelor of Social Work Graduated: April 2016
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Graduated: April 2016
SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Michigan Department of Corrections Ionia, MI
MSW Intern: September 2017- Present
• Conducting individual therapy services to inmates with a diagnosed mental disorder
• Facilitating group counseling using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and other
therapeutic techniques to encourage group members to think critically and gain new
perspectives
• Identifying individual goals and developing and implementing treatment plans
• Extensive online training and knowledge in Michigan Department of Corrections
• Working with custody staff to promote the well-being and safety of mentally ill inmates
through education, observation and collaboration

Cedar Crest Elementary School Greenville, MI

BSW Intern: September 2015- April 2016
• Facilitated group therapy sessions of six students to aid in the development of social skills
• Developed the Key Player program, which recognized at risk students’ success through
positive behavior
• Worked collaboratively with families, teachers, specialists and other key stakeholders to
develop and implement treatment plans

The Salvation Army Grand Rapids, MI

Program Volunteer: August 2013 - January 2014
• Training in the Utility Assistance Services Program
• Member of the Toys for Tots program
• Provided advocacy, support and information about services provided by The Salvation Army