Honor Society® member
Benjamin Fendrich
Case Manager at Community Advocates
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Master of Social Work
- Class of 2016
- Milwaukee, WI
Member since December 2014
About
My name is Ben Fendrich and I am graduate student in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I have two semesters left until I graduate in May 2017 with my MSW. Once I obtain my MSW I plan on working towards to my clinical social work license (LCSW) and becoming a certified substance abuse counselor (CSAC). I would like to become therapist that specializes in substance abuse and working with young adults ages 18-25.
Education
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Master of Social Work
2015 – 2017
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Ripon College
Political Science
2006 – 2010
Honors and awards
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Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors Youth Foundation Scholarship 2015-2016 School Year
This scholarship award is for students enrolled in the Master of Social Work Program interested in helping youth.
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Youth-Oriented Substance Abuse and Trauma (YOSAT) Fellowship 2015-2016 School Year
This scholarship exposes students enrolled in the Master of Social Work Program to specialized training in both substance abuse and trauma counseling for youth while also providing students with fellowship money.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
To become a therapist and obtain my LCSW and my CSAC licenses.
- Graduate school interests
To become a licensed clinical social worker. Obtain certificates in Trauma Informed Care and Substance Abuse.
- Outside the classroom
-Coaching soccer
-Reading
-Playing and watching sports
Experience
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Case Manager
Community Advocates
Mar 2013 – Jan 2016
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Peer Specialist
Community Advocates
Dec 2012 – Mar 2013
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Education and Outreach Assistant
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Milwaukee
Jun 2011 – Sep 2013
Volunteering
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Soccer Coach
Team Milwaukee U16 Boys
Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
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Board of Directors
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Miwlaukee
Mar 2013 – Jan 2016
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Youth Soccer Coach
Milwaukee Kickers, Milwaukee East Region
Sep 2012 – May 2014
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Team Captain NAMI Walk Annual Fundraiser
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Milwaukee
May 2012 – May 2015
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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