Angela Orlando Cameli
CHICAGO,IL
Summary
Skilled School Social Worker versed in evaluating, diagnosing and counseling students. Possess strong problem solving and communication skills. Decisive and proactive leader with years of experience in multiple settings. Approachable, focused and motivated worker with extensive knowledge of childhood trauma, emotional and behavioral disorders with an interest in substance abuse treatment. After twelve years of being a stay at home parent, I am looking forward to getting back into the social work field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Hillside Elementary School
Hillside, IL
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Facilitated group and individual therapy for special and regular education students with multiple diagnoses.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies to provide best supports for students.
- Helped students develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Participated in IEP, RTI,WRAP, Crisis Intervention and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
School Social Worker
Proviso Area For Exceptional Children
Maywood, IL
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Supported students with severe emotional, learning and behavioral problems and their families during crisis situations.
- Collaborated with schools, family services and health care providers to determine services and aid with psychosocial assessments.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Homeless liaison.
- Trained and guided teachers on how to identify and support students.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
School Social Work Intern
New Trier High School
Northfield, IL
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.
- Developed IEPs for students with special needs and advocated for comprehensive teaching methods.
- Facilitated conflict resolution group therapy during lunch and after school hours.
- Designed assessment plan for students with specific needs to streamline IEP or behavioral plan processes.
Development Team Intern
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless
Chicago, IL
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Managed data bases, contributions, donors, correspondence and assisted in organization of fund raising events.
- Associate Board Member.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Intern
Heartland Alliance International
Chicago, IL
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Provided group and individual therapy for dual diagnosis (severe mental illness and substance abuse) homeless adults.
- Initiated, facilitated and implemented two new psychosocial skills building groups to teach healthy living skills.
- Facilitated substance use counseling utilizing harm reduction approach.
- Linked homeless participants with appropriate community resources and advocated on their behalf in medical, legal, psychiatric, educational, financial and vocational fields.
- Participated in medication monitoring and home visits.
- Promoted and sustained Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Program. (DBT)
Child Life Intern
UIC Medical Center-Child Life Program
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Accommodated individual and group therapy sessions utilizing music, play, clown, relaxation and art therapeutic techniques for hospitalized children, their parents and family members.
- Organized and hosted annual Oncology Thanksgiving festival. Secured donors, sponsors and special interest groups. Prepared and coordinated activities.
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
UIC-In Touch Hotline
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Supplied telephone crisis coverage. Orchestrated intervention, counseling, and referrals to callers with various psychosocial problems.
- Provided mentorship for incoming volunteers.
English Tutor
World Relief International Health Services
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Tutored Somali refugee families in English and helped them establish basic skills needed to acculturate. Literacy Works Certified.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2005
Skills
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Behavioral Assessment, Intervention and Plans
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Life Skills Development
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Outreach and Fundraising
- Published author
- Classroom Observation
- Family and Individual Counseling
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Organizational Abilities
Timeline
School Social Worker
Hillside Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2010
School Social Worker
Proviso Area For Exceptional Children
08.2008 - 06.2009
School Social Work Intern
New Trier High School
08.2007 - 06.2008
Development Team Intern
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless
08.2006 - 06.2008
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Intern
Heartland Alliance International
08.2006 - 06.2007
Child Life Intern
UIC Medical Center-Child Life Program
08.2005 - 06.2006
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
UIC-In Touch Hotline
08.2005 - 06.2006
English Tutor
World Relief International Health Services
08.2005 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
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