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Payton Mueske

@paytonmueske

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Compassionate Master of Social Work focused on youth and families.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles supporting children, youth, and families using trauma-informed, strengths-based practice with opportunities for clinical growth and community impact.

I am a Master of Social Work candidate with hands-on experience supporting children, youth, and families across community, educational, and home settings. I bring demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, program coordination, and resource linkage developed through internships, shelter advocacy, and long-term nanny roles.

During my CESA 6 internship I provided 1:1 mentoring for youth with behavioral needs, helped plan and facilitate a poverty simulation, and completed evidence-based professional development. At Pathfinders Youth Shelter I completed client intakes, provided crisis counseling and referrals, and supported hotline and house management operations.

I hold TF-CBT and CBT Processing Therapy-related training and have coordinated community initiatives such as school district homeless drives. I am eager to join a diverse social work environment where I can expand my clinical skills and continue supporting youth and families with trauma-informed, strengths-based care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Individualized Youth Mentor Intern

Current

CESA 6

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Provided 1:1 mentoring support to youth with behavioral needs in school and community settings, helped plan and facilitate a poverty simulation event, and completed evidence-based professional development training.

Mentoring Crisis Intervention Trauma Informed Care Program Coordination Facilitation Youth Development Case Documentation

Current

Part-time Nanny

Current

Private Family (Molly S)

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Provided part-time childcare and developmental support while maintaining schedules and ensuring child safety across multi-year engagement.

Childcare Scheduling Communication Developmental Support

Current

Part-time Nanny

Current

Private Family (Zoë H)

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Delivered ongoing part-time childcare, supported daily routines and enrichment activities, and maintained consistent communication with guardians.

Childcare Routine Support Enrichment Activities Communication

Part-time Nanny

Private Family (Natasha B)

Oct 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Provided part-time childcare and supervision, supported routines and developmental activities, and coordinated care with family needs.

Childcare Supervision Routine Support Communication

Full-time Nanny

Private Family (Trinity K)

Sep 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year)

Provided full-time childcare and developmental support for a child, managing daily routines, safety, and enrichment activities to support social-emotional growth.

Childcare Developmental Support

Assistant Advocate

Pathfinders Youth Shelter

Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 (9 months)

Completed client intakes and documentation, provided crisis counseling and referrals to youth and families, and supported house management and hotline operations to improve client safety and service continuity.

Referrals Documentation Shelter Management Youth Services Hotline Operation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Master of Social Work, Social Work

Activities and societies: Internships and practicum experience including youth mentoring and crisis intervention; participation in poverty simulation and professional development trainings.

Master of Social Work from the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, completed in August 2025 with specialized experience supporting children, youth, and families.