1. Emily Bassarear
600 E. Coy Drive Fort Collins, CO 80521
603-831-0687
emily.bassarear@gmail.com
Education, Awards and Certifications
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Colorado State University, May 2015
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work- Cum Laude, Colorado State University, May 2013
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Stipend Recipient, 2014
• Certifications: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY); Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI); Structured Analysis
Family Evaluation (SAFE); Motivational Interviewing; TIPS-MAPP (Trauma-Informed Partnering For
Safety and Permanence - Model Approach To Partnerships In Parenting); Infant, Youth and Adult
CPR/First Aid; and Youth Mental Health and First Aid
Work Experience
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY)
CASE COORINATOR II, January 2016 – present
• Assisted in developing a treatment foster care program by helping create administrative and clinical
procedures, duties and expectations
• Attended weekly face-to-face visits with foster families
• Ensured ongoing licensure compliance of foster families
• Educated foster families on creative, current and evidence-based trauma-informed interventions
• Facilitated trainings on trauma-informed foster parenting
• Coordinated educational and medical plans for foster youth
• Provided 24/7 on-call support to foster youth and families in crisis
• Maintained pre-placement, placement and licensure documentation
• Attended professional meetings to support and advocate for foster family and children’s needs
• Supported biological families in achieving reunification
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY)
FAMILY SPECIALIST, May 2015 – December 2015
• Provided in-home and community-based clinical support to youth and caregivers who have
experienced various forms of trauma
• Educated families on effective, trauma-informed interventions to support emotion regulation
• Developed and maintained relationships and contact with youth, caregivers and collaterals
• Created individualized safety and treatment plans for youth and caregivers
• Attended weekly home visits as well as family meetings, school meetings and court appearances
• Advocated for youth in home, school and community settings as well as court appearances
• Provided 24/7 on-call support to youth and caregivers in crisis
Larimer County Dept. Human Services
DASH INTERN (Detention Alternative Support Homes), August 2014 – May 2015
• Screened community-based host families as well as detained youth for the DASH program

2. • Connected youth and families who struggle with substance use, homelessness, truancy, and legal
involvement to local resources
• Utilized the Trails computer system to complete documents including imminent risk assessments,
social histories, treatment plans and contact notes
• Coordinated, facilitated and attended family and school meetings
• Advocated for youth in court and completed necessary court documentation
• Maintained weekly face-to-face contact with youth and families
• Worked with youth and families to create safety and treatment plans for youth to adhere to after
release from detention
• Organized pro-social activities, individual and family therapy, and tracking/monitoring plans
Larimer County Dept. Human Services, November 2012 – May 2013
NYPUM INTERN (National Youth Project Using Mini-bikes)
• Facilitated weekly groups with at-risk youth ages 10-16
• Supported youth and families in creating individualized goals to promote healthy lifestyles and
positive choices
• Maintained weekly contact with families and collaterals to track participants’ progress on goals
• Provided crisis intervention and case management to individuals and families
Colorado State University, January 2013 – May 2013
TEACHING ASSISTANT – SOWK 410 SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
• Gave presentations; helped modify the syllabus and teaching plans; aided in administering tests;
assisted in conducting classes and group exercises
Partners Mentoring Youth, September 2011 – May 2012
PARTNER/MENTOR INTERN
• Served underprivileged, at-risk youth in the school setting; worked with youth to set and accomplish
goals; educated youth on healthy relationship skills
ChiroCare of Fort Collins, January 2010 – December 2010
BACK-OFFICE CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT
• Educated, positioned and monitored clients on therapeutic modalities; created marketing strategies
and tools; managed inventory and ordering of office and equipment supplies; assisted with
insurance billing
Autism Outreach, January 2007 – May 2007
ABA THERAPIST
• Worked one-on-one with children with autism to develop verbal, behavioral, cognitive and motor
skills to increase overall functioning within their family as well as their community
Circles of Support and Accountability, 2003 – 2005
CERTIFIED VOLUNTEER
• Supported adjudicated youth in transitioning from residing in placement facilities to living in a
family-based home; supported and educated youth on topics related to social skills, job skills,
substance abuse, homelessness and healthy relationships; facilitated large and small groups with
youth, natural supports, and other volunteers