Experience

Point Pleasant Borough High School

• School Social Worker

  • Feb 2021 - Present



HBH Counseling, LLC

• Brick, NJ

• Clinical Therapist

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Provide office-based therapy to a variety of client populations including adolescents and young adults Assist clients with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, life transition issues, and children/family issues Educate parents in conflict resolution and parenting skills Participate on insurance panels and interact with community mental health professionals and primary care physicians to establish best practices for client care Provide solution focused, short-term therapy to individuals and families referred by private and Federal Employee Assistance Programs Show less



Middletown Township Public Schools

• Middletown, NJ

• Social Behavior Support Specialist

  • Feb 2018 - Feb 2021

  -Chair Intervention & Referral Services meetings; coordinate meetings with parents, teachers, specialists and administrator -Ensure tiered interventions are implemented and data recorded consistently as well as maintain open communication between school and family -Collaborate and communicate with Reading and Math specialists regarding student progress and unique needs -Chair 504 Plan meetings with parents and staff; ensure modifications and accommodations are known to all teachers and are implemented for students -Support student social and emotional development as well as enhance coping skills through regular group counseling, as well as individual counseling as needed -Support student success through staff education, training and communication regarding various behavioral diagnoses -Collect behavioral data through observation, teacher interview, parent interview -Develop and implement behavior intervention plans and formal behavior assessments tailored to students' unique needs -Ensure that behavior plans and/or behavior charts are consistently implemented within the classroom -Monitor and adapt behavior plans as needed -Contributing member of multidisciplinary Child Study Team -Conduct Social Assessments for students, and complete formal Social Assessment Report -Liaison and advocate for homeless students; trained in McKinney Vento Education for Homeless Students law -Liaison for all DCP&P cases and referrals -Advocate for students' access to services within the community -Regularly communicate with students' outside service providers to ensure multidisciplinary approach to support -Conduct all Threat Assessments, documenting according to district policy & procedure -Building HIB Specialist; conduct HIB investigations and interviews; consult with administration to reach final determination; abide by all state regulations for HIB Show less



Chefs International

• Belmar, NJ

• Bartender/Server at 9th Ave Pier, Wharfside Patio Bar

  • Nov 2008 - Oct 2018

  Provide superior customer service in two Chefs International owned, fast-paced restaurants. Train new employees. Handle large volume of cash. Perform opening and closing procedures for establishment. Provide superior customer service in two Chefs International owned, fast-paced restaurants. Train new employees. Handle large volume of cash. Perform opening and closing procedures for establishment.



Shore Clubhouse

• Long Branch, NJ

• Staff Generalist

  • Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

  Shore House is a membership organization dedicated to providing resources and supportive services to people with mental illness so that they may have a fulfilling life, including access to employment, education, housing, health care, and the opportunity to be productive, contributing members of their community. Shore House strives to achieve the above by operating under the guidelines stated in the International Standards for Clubhouse Programs (TM) as determined by Clubhouse International. •Facilitate assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner, maximizing members’ skills, talents, engagement, and leadership. •Plan and coordinate work to meet the needs of the Clubhouse and its Members. •Develop long and short-term plans for Clubhouse work; support keeping the work on-task; and develop work in collaboration with Members, Staff and Executive Director. Lead Clubhouse projects as needed and assigned. •Complete paperwork as assigned, meeting all deadlines. •Facilitate Supported and Independent Employment, and Educational opportunities for members in the community, as needed. •Participate in on a rotating basis, evening, weekend, and holiday social programs. •Assist Members to develop and assess personal, career, housing, healthcare and social goals and objectives. •Provide education and support in conjunction with community resources that promote well-being, self-determination, independence, satisfaction, self- sufficiency, and foster self-advocacy, including areas such as Financial Benefits, Community Support Services, Career Development, Mental and Physical Health, Job, Family, and Friends. •Advocate for Members with community service providers such as Housing, Doctors, Psychiatrists, Department of Rehabilitation, including attending appointments with Members when needed to advocate, direct and model communication between members and service providers. •Provide training and support to new members, interns, volunteers, and Clubhouse colleagues as necessary. Show less



Monmouth University

• West Long Branch, NJ

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  The Asbury Park Choice Neighborhood transformation plan aims to gain insight into the needs, preferences and views of residents living on the West Side of Asbury Park, NJ. Partners for research, planning and execution include Monmouth University, Asbury Park Housing Authority, Department of Housing and Urban Development and most importantly, west side residents of Asbury Park, NJ. Topics of interest include: public safety, health, education, youth, transportation and more. All survey participants were given the opportunity to submit any narrative or comments they felt inclined to share with researchers. It is my hope that the information collected from residents can be analyzed and used as a powerful piece of data to insight planning and action that will benefit residents. Responsibilities include: -assist with revisions of survey instrument for final draft -engage with community partners for opportunities to connect with residents interested in having their voices heard through Asbury Park Choice Neighborhood assessment -administer surveys to diverse groups of residents throughout west side of Asbury Park at various locations including Lincoln Village, Asbury Park Village, Kula Cafe, Asbury Park Senior Center, Community Affairs and Resource Center & more -lead data entry to ensure readiness for statistical analysis -spearhead various interviewing events, providing survey supplies and helping to organize students, residents & community partners -engage with residents in both one-one-one and group survey settings -participate in panel discussion on "Asbury Park Choice Neighborhood" -Panel members included: one other student researcher, Dr. Mezey Associate Dean of School of Social Sciences, Tyrone Garrett Executive Director of Housing Authority, Heather Schulze Community Outreach Coordinator at Interfaith Neighbors, Dr. Jen McGovern lecturer Department of Political Science & Sociology, Laurel Schwab of WRT Design & Dr. Robin Mama Dean of the School of Social Work Show less



Hackensack Meridian Health

• Jersey Shore University Medical Center

• Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  Social Work intern for NICU, Pediatric and Maternity units. Conduct initial assessment for patients Conduct needs assessments for patients Provide weekly care management updates for all patients within NICU, maternity and pediatric units Connect with patients who are struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, providing both emotional support/counseling as well as connection to services within the community Provide referrals to assistance programs such as Madonna House, WIC, Healthy Families program, local shelters, counseling services and more Maintain culturally competent, ethical decision making processes Continue to build on cultural competence through experience with diverse clients and through individual research Liaison with DCP&P Consult and provide resources as well as emotional support to patients with qualifying score on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Assist with adoption process between parents and agency Advocate for services for patients Consult and provide resources as well as emotional support for patients experiencing a fetal demise Understand needs and trends within diverse populations of patients Document all details of client interaction and care management in a timely manner Attend professional trainings, such as psychological trauma training, palliative care training and more Show less



Point Pleasant School District

• Ocean Road Elementary School & Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

• School Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  Conduct social assessments with parents/guardian as part of a student's initial eligibility evaluation for special education and related services Write formal report based on information obtained through social assessment Become familiar with NJ Special Education laws and regulations Attend initial referral meetings, evaluation plan meetings, eligibility meetings and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings (including initial, 30 day review, annual review and tri-ennial re-evaluations) Assist homeless families within the school district Provide families with community resources such as food pantry referrals, donations, counseling, holiday assistance and more Collaborate with members of Child Study Team Provide individual counseling for a diverse caseload of children Co-facilitate weekly social skills group Observe children in academic and social settings as per social assessment requirements Develop understanding of child development & milestones Create comprehensive guides for educators working with non-English speaking students Monitor attendance improvement program in elementary school Show less



Long Branch Free Public Library

• Long Branch, NJ

• Teen Services Associate

  • Feb 2015 - Sep 2015

  Teen Services Assistant focuses on the needs and services of our young adult patrons at the Main Library. This position includes constant contact and collaboration with young adults (typically ages 12-18) with diverse backgrounds and abilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Plans and execute programs for teens -Monitors teen tech-time -Provides reference assistance and bibliographic instruction -Provides assistance with homework -Performs circulation desk duties Show less