Kelly Arrington

3632 39TH AVE S ∙ MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406 ∙ 515-771-2248 kellyannarrington@GMAIL.COM

LICENSURE:
School Social Worker PreK-12 Expires: 6/30/2019
Minnesota Board of Social Work – LICSW Expires: 11/2019
Social Work Licensing Supervisor

EDUCATION: Specialist in Educational Leadership

K12 Principal License, Anticipated May 2019
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

Masters of Social Work, August 2009

Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Concentration: Children and Families

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, December 2007

Luther College, Decorah, IA

PROFESSIONAL
LEADERSHIP: Minnesota School Social Work Association – Region 5 Board Representative

INSTRUCTION: ProPay Instructor- Spring 2018

Professional Development Instructor- Minnesota State Wide

EXPERIENCE: School Social Worker, August 2016 – Present

Minneapolis Public Schools, Jenny Lind Elementary, Minneapolis Public Schools
 Manage due process for Federal Setting III Special Education, K-5th students.
 Support teachers and facilitate implementation of trauma-focused behavior
support building-wide.
 Quickly respond to crisis both for students and staff and respond accordingly.
 Support social work colleagues in all traditional MPS School Social Worker
duties.

Leadership roles: Instructional Leadership Team Member- 2 yrs

Behavior Support Team – 2 yrs
Budget Team Member – 2 yrs
Interview Team Member – 2 yrs
Admin Designee in Administrators Absence – 1 yr

School Social Worker, August 2014 – August 2016

Minneapolis Public Schools, MPS Metro SJ, Minneapolis Public Schools
 Manage due process for Federal Setting III Special Education program for 32
K-8 students. Help coordinate the intake of new students and the reentry back
into mainstream buildings for discharging students.
 Work with providing community agency in the ongoing care of students as it
relates to their educational needs and ongoing goals moving forward.
 Assume admin role when assigned admin is off-site; quickly respond to crisis
both for students and staff and respond accordingly.
 Perform all traditional MPS School Social Worker duties.
 Leadership roles: Instructional Leadership Team Member-2 yrs
Positive School Wide Engagement Member- 2 yrs
Budget Team Member – 2 yrs
Interview Team Member- 1 yr

Mental Health Therapist, August 2013-August 2014

School-Based Therapist
Headway Emotional Health Services, Minneapolis, MN
 Provide mental health services to school students and parents in high school
 Conduct mental health screening for students with concerns
 Provide mental health awareness, group counseling, referral processes and
linkage to outside agencies to support students and families
 Provide staff education regarding mental health issues
 Participate on student assistant team, when requested by host schools
 Develop groups and facilitate groups at schools as requested by school
personnel or as demonstrated by need
 Participate in school meetings pertaining to mental health
 Participate in all required Headway meetings such as Consultation and
Supervision as needed
 Provide presentation to students and staff on relevant topics regarding mental
health
 Participate in annual goal setting and planning for services
 Assist in collection and reporting on outcome indicators
 Standard file set up, charting and closing including weekly tracking tools and
outcome paperwork
 Complete diagnostic assessments and treatment plans using the DHS Rule 47
models

Family Therapist, May 2011 – July 2013

Children and Families of Iowa, Des Moines, IA
 Provide individual therapy for children and adolescents
 Clients short-term and long-term and self-referred, court-ordered, community
and school referred
 Case management responsibility for all clients to meet necessary legal and
professional standards
 Coordinate care with other community agencies, physicians, school-based
counselors, attorneys and other court-related agencies and individuals
 Maintain knowledge of local service providers and agencies in order to make
long-term referrals and placements
 Provide initial assessment, diagnose, and case plan for all clients