Anika R. Gartenbaum
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
I am Anika R. Gartenbaum and I am seeking an internship placement to work with children at Bay Area Behavioral Connection. I want to apply ethics-based support skills with clients to support client wellness, and promote the welfare of all children and their families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Bay Area Behavioral Connection
San Jose, CA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented behavioral plans in homes under parent supervision designed by Bay Area Behavioral Connection teams for children with developmental delays most often with Autism diagnosis.
Workshop Volunteer
Home First
San Jose, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with case managers to provide a client centered environment to address needs and concerns of the clients and case managers. Workshops included Information Technology (use of phone: alarm, calendar, set up email, etc.), Mindfulness Excercises and Coping Skills Groups. Topics included anxiety, safe spaces, guided meditation, substance use, CBT, etc.
Phone Counselor Volunteer
Bill Wilson Center
San Jose , CA
06.2023 - Current
- Collected relevant information from callers to determine support needs and resources
- Updated accurate and timely log sheets of daily callers to show per-call and overall shift activities.
- Trained to connect callers to trained workers to handle advanced mental health issues.
- Filter calls
- Trained to respond to crisis calls
- Phone Etiquette
- Respond to TAY and Suicidal Callers (trained)
- Provided an ear 90% of the time for callers
- Provided callers with resources
Residential Services Coordinator
Lifemoves
Mountain View/San Jose, WI
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to clients when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and clients to find workable solutions.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Provide safety supervision of program participants
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting client and staff needs.
Care Coordinator
Pathways
San Jose, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- liason between clients and their families, medical and mental health practitioners, and criminal justice agencies.
- Educated clients on the benefits of attending to their daily living activities and clinical treatment ensuring a positive treatment experience
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care and conditions which might hinder patient well-being.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Liaised effectively with clients, promoting communication and interaction.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to advocate for individual patient needs and insurance coverage.
- Demonstrated flexibility during changes to patient care practice.
- Received and routed care team messages and documents to appropriate staff.
- Submitted various medication requests
- Improved patient outcomes through value-added services.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Received patient inquiries and directed to appropriate staff members.
Student Peer Mentor
Pathways Recovery Services
San Jose, CA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with peer mentoring program members to devise new methods to generate interest and participation.
- Implemented opportunities for joint collaborative groups among peers.
- Facilitated regular roundtable sessions for peer group focused on evidence-based strength based topics, including check-ins and AOD to support their knowledge and understanding of drugs and alcohol and how people become affected.
- Checked group attendance
- Utilized social media sites utilizing cultural competence (at all times) to communicate topics covered
- Mentored participants throughout semester with strong ethical leadership and service.
- Provided support for those experiencing mental health challenges with my experience and attended CEU trainings.
- Collaborated with the clients to create a safe space
- Facilitated 25 clients for various topics focused on the present populations of the participants
- Used creative and motivational enhancement strategies for groups
- Gauged interests and facilitated activities for the communitys' interaction.
- Supported clients providing my personal experiences when it would support them individually or with the group
- Advocacy
- Maintained confidentiality upon unspoken and verbal agreement
- Provided support for clients to follow rules and build healthy habits
- Supported clients and staff to help resolve situations
- Provided helpful tools at all times
- Worked at all times following protocol in which I was trained
- Coordinated support with staff and collaborated to always meet the client where they are at and to provide tools and skills what will benefit them
Behavior Interventionist
Bay Area Behavioral Connection
San Jose, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans for children with autism.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA2024
Certification of Specialization - ADS Studies
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA05.2022
Associate of Science - Humanities and Behavioral Science : General Education
Alameda College
Alameda, CA05.2021
Mental Health Stipend Scholarship Recipient
San Jose State University
San Jose, CASkills
- Great At Listening Time Management
- Organizational Skills Ability to Collaborate and Lead Groups
- Ability to be non-judgmental Good Assessment and Observation
- Skills
- Good Interpersonal, Relational and
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Demonstrate Ability To Work With Team
- People Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Planning & Organizing
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Computer Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer Service
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Good Work Ethic
- Basic/Intermediate Spanish
Interests
I have a continued interest in numerous trainings and workshops that I continue to attend: -Behavioral Health Documentation -Motivational Interviewing -Current Trends in Opioid Use Disorder Amongst Youth and Young Adults - Helping Families to Reduce Risk and promote well-being for LGBTQ children and youth -Integrated Behavioral Health -Leadership -Provider Education -RISE/SOGIE -Representing Clients with Traumatic Brain Injury -Solution Focused Based Therapy, Life Moves- Residential Services Coordinator Present in Integrated Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependency classes. While attending school I have volunteered at the American Red Cross, Alameda Hospital, S.F. and Alameda County Food Bank as well as Cathedral of Faith.
Timeline
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Bay Area Behavioral Connection
09.2023 - 05.2024
Behavior Interventionist
Bay Area Behavioral Connection
09.2023 - Current
Workshop Volunteer
Home First
07.2023 - Current
Phone Counselor Volunteer
Bill Wilson Center
06.2023 - Current
Care Coordinator
Pathways
05.2022 - 08.2022
Residential Services Coordinator
Lifemoves
02.2022 - Current
Student Peer Mentor
Pathways Recovery Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Jose State University
Certification of Specialization - ADS Studies
San Jose City College
Associate of Science - Humanities and Behavioral Science : General Education
Alameda College
Mental Health Stipend Scholarship Recipient
San Jose State University
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