Christopher Warner

warnchri@mail.gvsu.edu
christopherwarner.weebly.com

Education
Grand Valley State University
Masters of Social Work

2016
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Northern Michigan University

Bachelors of Science Sociology/Liberal Arts GPA: 3.55

2010
Marquette, Michigan

Northern Michigan University

Bachelors of Social Work
Minor: Human Behavior GPA: 3.46

2009
Marquette, Michigan

Dawson College
Diploma of Collegial Studies Social Sciences
Champlain Saint-Lambert Regional College

2005
Westmount, Quebec, Canada
2003
Saint-Lambert, Quebec, Canada

Experience
Wedgwood Christian Services
August 2015 Present
Intensive Outpatient MSW Intern
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Facilitate and co-facilitate substance abuse treatment groups with youth aged 12-18
Employ motivation-to-change model of treatment in a holistic approach
Provide other interventions related to substance abuse treatment, such as anger management, life
skills and relationship skills
Complete biopsychosocial in-take assessments for youth, complete progress notes for groups as
well as address treatment plans on an individual basis for each client served
Wedgwood Christian Services
June 2014 Present
Activities Wellness Specialist
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Coordinate and plan activities (3 on 3 campus basketball tournament, weekly self-expressive
journal group, independent living and life skills group)
Restore, remediate and rehabilitate client's level of functioning and independence in daily life
Work on treatment plans and aide with coping skills to deal with life issues
Promote health and wellness, as well as reduce or eliminate activity limitations and restrictions
Wedgwood Christian Services
April 2012 June 2014
Shift Supervisor/ Youth Treatment Specialist
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Coordinated and planned shift activities
Distributed client medication
Managed the milieu and processed with clients in crisis
Worked on treatment plans and aided with coping skills to deal with life issues and moments of
crisis

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Ulluriaq Adolescent Center

September 2010 October 2011
Educator
Rivieres-des-Prairies, Quebec, Canada
Supervision of clients daily tasks (hygiene needs, cultural foods and religious meditation)
Maintained a safe environment, encouraged clients, processed at a comprehensive level
Maintained adequate records of clients activities
Coordinated and conduct activities to teach basic life lessons
Processed with clients after crisis
Notified managers of all daily events within facility
Sunshine Academy Elementary School
September 2010 June 2011
Integration Aide
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec, Canada
Aided students with behavioral issues and daily routine activities within the classroom
Supported students with Individual Educational Plans
Assisted teacher in maintaining structure and discipline
Enforced rules and regulations of the institution
Boys and Girls Club of LaSalle
June 2010 November 2011
Leadership Program Counselor/Basketball Coach
LaSalle, Quebec, Canada
Coordinated Summer Leadership Program (activities, workshops, field trips)
Supervised, motivated, encouraged positive leadership qualities
Taught fundamental skills to youth ages 9-13
Organized practices, games, travel arrangements
Promoted positive attitudes and sportsmanship
Encouraged youth to employ positive aspects of basketball in their everyday lives
LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School
May 2010 June 2010
Integration Aid
LaSalle, Quebec, Canada
Assisted students on the Autism spectrum with daily classroom routine and activities
Supported teachers in maintaining overall discipline in the classroom
Multicultural Educational and Resource Centre College Tour
April 2010
Counselor
Marquette, Michigan
Supervised and tutor youth in the college preparation program
Coordinated and animate activities (Leadership skill groups, ice breaker and trust games)
Security oversight of students and enforced rules of program

Activities
Northern Michigan University Mens Basketball (Div. II)
Team Captain 2008-2010
Team Most Valuable Player 2008-2009
Kip Taylor Award Recipient for Courage and Leadership
GLIAC All Defensive Team 2008-2009 & 2009-2010
All Academic Honors 2008-2009 & 2009-2010

Volunteer

Boys and Girls Club of LaSalle

Brookside Christian Reformed Church Mobile Food Pantry
Kids Food Basket