Keegan La Schiava - MSW, LICSW

Experience

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  Lake Forest College

  Aug 2009 - May 2013

  Library Circulation Student Employee

  • Educated patrons in library programs and online systems• Assisted students in locating materials and fielded their questions• Organized and archived books, newspapers, magazines and journals

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  Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern & Volunteer with Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault

  • Attained 40 hours of training required by ICASA’s standards to become a medical advocate volunteer• Monitored crisis hotline calls for 12 hour overnight shifts weekly, and responded to hospital calls• Operated SPSS, generated & closed client files, and assembled materials for emergency hospital call-outs• Observed court trials to provide legal advocacy for clients supported by the organization

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  Department of Children and Family Services in Illinois

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Intern for Communications and Operations Departments

  • Provided administrative support by summarizing cases and reporting information to the head of the department• Managed data collection and tracking on DCFS wards involved in foster placement rejection• Supported the Office of Communications with assisting in filing daily media inquiries• Reviewed and summarized media inquiries for the Director of Communications

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  Public Allies

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  AmeriCorps Member

  Public Allies is a highly selective 10-month leadership program in which a group of 25 allies work with a non-profit organization to increase its capacity while gaining valuable leadership training in the form of workshops, guest speakers, and conferences

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  Volunteer Coordinator

  • Conducted visits to Club Sites to increase knowledge and develop individualized volunteer plans with staff• Reviewed volunteer needs to increase retention and strengthen service programs• Enhanced volunteer tracking system to assist in grant proposals and aid volunteer appreciation and engagement• Recruited individual and corporate volunteers while delegating their placement and program activities• Established volunteer orientations and trainings to provide support to volunteers Show less

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  AmeriCorps CTEP

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Digitial Technology Coordinator

  • Facilitated 6 drop-in computer & tech help labs to assist 20-30 patrons on a weekly basis with various technology related questions• Designed and implemented 6 new technology skill courses for Ramsey County Public Libraries• Initiated partnership with community organizations and provided assistance to incarcerated adults for technology training and workforce skills• Trained staff and volunteers to better assist patrons and help raise community awareness of the digital divide

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  Lifetrack

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  AmeriCorps CTEP Member

  •Developed curricula and instructed classes on technology skills for refugees and those with mental illness•Streamlined digital literacy education to better address Lifetrack clients needs•Cultivated relationship with nonprofit Breaking Free to assist survivors of human trafficking in job skills•Provided instruction to Lifetrack staff to enhance their technology literacy skills to better serve clients

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  Domestic Abuse Project

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Men’s Intern Therapist

  • Co-Facilitated weekly Education and Process Groups for 40-50 men who perpetuate abusive behaviors• Performed intakes by interviewing clients, communicating with collateral contacts and updating agency database• Lead and participated in case consultations to improve therapeutic relationships and support client success• Conducted outreach and education presentations of agency programming to community partners• Managed weekly crisis line shift by signing callers up for services, and providing resources and referrals Show less

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  Hennepin County

  Sept 2017 - now

  • Investigated alleged reports of abuse and/or neglect of children in order to determine child safety • Collaborated with tribal representatives, community agencies and CP Workers to gather information regarding reported concerns and to enhance client success in family stability and preservation• Built rapport promptly with a diverse clientele in challenging circumstances• Maintained accurate client files and upheld county standards for timely documentation of case notes

  • Child Protection Ongoing Case Manager

    Jun 2018 - now

  • Child Protection Investigations Intern- ICWA & Mainstream Unit

    Sept 2017 - May 2018