Experience

Cold Spring Harbor High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Social Worker

  • Sep 2019 - Present



Partnership with Children

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Social Worker

  • Mar 2015 - Jul 2019

  Work Hands on with students ages 14-21 on short term individual and group therapeutic level. Perform psychosocial assessments; provide crisis and individual counseling while developing treatment plans and obtainable goals. Facilitated 3 support group weekly focused on: Job Readiness, Self- esteem, Goal setting, Societal Views, and Empowerment.Assisted with creating unique strategies to increase attendance goals and high school completion. De-escalate crisis situations between students and assist with mediation. Served on the social-emotional school based team and maintained collaborative relationships with other emotional support professionals.



FEGS, Partners in Caring

• School Social Worker

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  Provided social work services for four (4) private Jewish Day Schools throughout Nassau County, Long Island.Responsibilities included assessment, referral; short term individual, group, and family therapy.Conducted seminars for school staff on topics such as Self Care, Children and Digital Media, and Inclusive Classrooms.Developed workshops and emotional support groups for students (Cyberbullying, Body Image, and Stress Management).Built and maintained collaborative relationships with other emotional support professionals in the schools.



FEGS, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief

• Disaster Relief Specialist

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

  Provided individualized, short term therapy, to children, adolescents, and adults impacted by Hurricane Sandy.Utilized a client-centered approach and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.Maintained a high level of documentation for all services rendered.

• Disaster Case Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2013

  First hire for Hurricane Sandy disaster relief in all of Long Island. Co-developed early procedures for response and crisis intervention, some of which continue to be in practice. Conducted intakes and assessments to develop unique recovery plans for each client.Provided crisis counseling and support for a caseload of at least 35 at any given time.Advocated on behalf of clients with FEMA, insurance companies, legal services, and other organizations.

• Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Provided individual counseling, information/referral, and crisis intervention for congregants of Long Island synagogues. Helped design workshops and curriculums for religious school programs on bullying, hunger 101, and Jewish values. Co-facilitated psycho-educational groups on parenting, eating disorders, and digital dangers. Provided individual counseling, information/referral, and crisis intervention for congregants of Long Island synagogues. Helped design workshops and curriculums for religious school programs on bullying, hunger 101, and Jewish values. Co-facilitated psycho-educational groups on parenting, eating disorders, and digital dangers.



AIDS Council of Northeastern New York

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011

  Provided individual counseling and case management to clients who have a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS or at risk of diagnosis.Helped clients improve social, emotional and cognitive functioning by developing symptom management skills.Utilized agency documentation guidelines to develop client service plans, assessments and progress notes. Provided individual counseling and case management to clients who have a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS or at risk of diagnosis.Helped clients improve social, emotional and cognitive functioning by developing symptom management skills.Utilized agency documentation guidelines to develop client service plans, assessments and progress notes.