Allison Palmeri
Summary
Emerging social work professional with nearly 5 years of experience supporting children and adolescents across a wide age range (2–19) in school, clinical, and community settings. Skilled in counseling, crisis intervention, and youth development, with a strong foundation in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
Bergen Family Center
04.2025 - Current
- Provide healthy youth development services and programs to adolescents 14 to 19 years old in Bergen Family Center's high school-based mental health program, “The ZONE.”
- Develop and facilitate fun & engaging socioemotional activities.
- Interview applicants for the summer apprenticeship program, which provides students with work experience.
- Offer support and de-escalation for students, as needed.
Social Work Intern
Bergen Family Center
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Addressed socioemotional and academic needs through individual counseling to 7th and 8th grade students in Bergen Family Center's middle school-based mental health program, “The ZONE.”
- Lead mental health and wellness programs during lunch and after-school programs.
- Offered on-the-spot support and de-escalation for students throughout the school day.
- Analyzed food insecurity data from middle and high school students.
Clinical Intern
Pathways to Housing DC
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided therapy to homeless clients through the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings with clients, focused on developing crisis plans and positive coping skills.
- Conducted home visits for clients in Pathways to Housing DC's housing program.
Counseling Intern
Hawthorne Elementary School
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with clients, ages six to ten.
- Presented character education lessons to students, with topics ranging from leadership and diversity to kindness and acceptance.
- Monitored peer-mediated conflict resolutions and provided support to the school administration.
Preschool Co-Teacher
Apple Montessori School
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with the Head Teacher to provide a safe and secure environment for students ranging from two to five years old.
- Planned and implemented activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the students.
- Supervised and maintained after-school daycare.
Assistant Psychosocial Teacher
The Quad Manhattan
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with the Head Teacher to organize enrichment clusters as well as group projects.
- Followed students to talent development, accompanied them to parks and field trips, and supported their psychosocial goals and strategies.
Chief Intern
The Quad Manhattan
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Managed the program's interns and aided with teaching twice-exceptional children social and executive functioning skills throughout the summer program.
- Assisted with the administration and overall management of the summer program.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.2021
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Leadership
- Cultural Competence
- Counseling
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Teaching
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation
- Case Management
Timeline
Youth Development Specialist
Bergen Family Center
04.2025 - Current
Social Work Intern
Bergen Family Center
08.2024 - 04.2025
Clinical Intern
Pathways to Housing DC
08.2023 - 08.2024
Counseling Intern
Hawthorne Elementary School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Preschool Co-Teacher
Apple Montessori School
11.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Psychosocial Teacher
The Quad Manhattan
06.2021 - 08.2021
Chief Intern
The Quad Manhattan
07.2020 - 09.2020
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Villanova University
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