Alexis Van Patrick
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with 5+ years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of individuals to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Garden State Youth Correction
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address correctional client’s needs.
- Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities.
- Completed intake assessments with correctional clients and drafted community re-entry plans.
Teaching Professional
Uncommon Schools
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Remote Banking Specialist
Toronto-Dominion Bank
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Recommended enhancements and updates to system software based on performance data and user feedback.
- Delivered software solutions consistent with product roadmap and meeting release plan milestones.
- Mitigated risk and exposure of security breaches through development of robust contingency plans exceeding federal mandates.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information, directed specific questions to appropriate branch personnel and exceeded customer service satisfaction ratings.
Shift Supervisor
McDonald's Restaurant
04.2014 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
- Coordinated shift workers for inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
- Assessed operations and adjusted scheduling to maximize productivity.
- Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
Social Worker
Delta-T Group, North Jersey Inc.
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers.
- Coordinated mental health assessments for children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services.
- Provided mental health support to homeless clients and connected each with community resources.
Assistant Childcare Provider
Ricestuff Learning Center
06.2010 - 02.2017
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Ewing High School
Ewing, NJ06.2012
Skills
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Discharge Planning
- Crisis Assessment
- Cultural Competency
- Community Outreach Expert
- Case Documentation
- Case Needs Assessments
- Client Advocacy
Timeline
Social Worker
Garden State Youth Correction
07.2023 - Current
Teaching Professional
Uncommon Schools
04.2023 - 07.2023
Remote Banking Specialist
Toronto-Dominion Bank
07.2022 - 01.2023
Social Worker
Delta-T Group, North Jersey Inc.
10.2019 - 09.2022
Shift Supervisor
McDonald's Restaurant
04.2014 - 01.2023
Assistant Childcare Provider
Ricestuff Learning Center
06.2010 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Lincoln University
High School Diploma -
Ewing High School
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