School Social Worker

• Sep 2021 - Present

Social Worker

• Sep 2019 - Jun 2022

Social Worker

• Sep 2018 - May 2019

· Provide social work services at elementary school serving 400+ children from Pre-K3 to 5th grade in low-income, urban community. · Support the school district in developing new school-community partnerships to meet the needs of students and parents (Cohoes Holiday Hope, School-Based Behavioral Health Center, Walk-In Sick Clinic). · Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services to address an array of student issues that disrupt classroom participation and educational achievement. · Conduct assessments and classroom observations, participate in IEP meetings and support planning special education services. · Provide individual counseling to students on topics including home and family issues, appropriate classroom behavior, and age-appropriate social skills. · Deliver classroom-based Strong Kids curriculum to promote social-emotional learning. · Provide consultation to two behavior support classrooms serving children who have significant learning and behavior challenges. Show less

Social Worker

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

· Provided an array of social work services at 183-bed licensed facility providing inpatient treatment for addiction to alcohol or drugs. · Conducted biopsychosocial assessments on patients being admitted to the detoxification unit. · Developed treatment plans for patients that covered physical health, mental health, and withdrawal procedures. · Set up out-patient treatment appointments and assist with transferring patients to in-patient rehabilitation. · Facilitated a patient-family group to initiate dialog about the impact of substance abuse on both the individual and their family. Show less

Activities Leader

• Jun 2015 - Apr 2018

· Developed and delivered patient-focused activities to provide entertainment and promote socialization among 30+ seniors participating in an adult day care program. · Monitored and reassessed patient progress to identify emerging needs and ensure provision of quality care. · Developed and delivered patient-focused activities to provide entertainment and promote socialization among 30+ seniors participating in an adult day care program. · Monitored and reassessed patient progress to identify emerging needs and ensure provision of quality care.

Social Worker

• Jan 2016 - May 2017

· Develop programs that focus on increasing healthy lifestyles in at-risk communities. · Analyzed archival data to identify communities to include in the Healthy Lifestyle Zones programming. · Outreached to women of child-bearing age living in high-risk communities to provide education about perinatal care and connections to services to promote positive maternal and child health outcomes. · Facilitated Community Cafes to provide support to new mothers and education on topics such as infant care and breastfeeding. Show less

Social Worker

• May 2015 - Jun 2015

· Conducted recreational group therapy activities and provided a friendly presence to residents. · Assisted nursing staff with developing specialized group activities for residents with dementia and related conditions. · Conducted recreational group therapy activities and provided a friendly presence to residents. · Assisted nursing staff with developing specialized group activities for residents with dementia and related conditions.