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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Caroline Castellone

Brookline,MA

Summary

Dedicated social worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans and serving alongside them to advocate for their rights and individual needs. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for serving others.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Work Intern

Yachad New England
09.2023 - Current
  • Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized service plans.
  • Assisted clients in navigating community resources for optimal support and services.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care and improve overall wellbeing.
  • Created curriculum for support groups
  • Worked 1-on-1 in therapy sessions with clients

Nanny

Self
01.2021 - Current
  • Worked for 5 families in supporting their children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.

Communications Coordinator

Visual Thrive
06.2018 - Current
  • Boosted audience engagement through creative content creation for social media platforms.
  • Manages marketing strategies of 25+ small businesses
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing strategic communication campaigns.
  • Developing + Managing Marketing Campaigns
  • Analyzed SEO outreach goals and presented findings to marketing director.
  • Enhanced small business growth through targeted marketing strategies and financial analysis.

Program Specialist

NEEDS Center
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • MIncreased client progress by implementing individualized treatment plans targeting specific behavioral goals.
  • Trained in ABA strategies to promote consistency and generalization of skills across settings.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify triggers and develop effective intervention strategies.
  • Established rapport with clients, fostering trusting relationships that facilitated successful therapy sessions.
  • Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary to ensure safety of clients, staff, and families.

Music Teacher

Self
05.2019 - 05.2023
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
  • Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.

PASS Worker

Ocean State Behavioral
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Personal Assistance Services and Supports
  • Providing guidance and redirection for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
  • Presenting opportunities for rewarding social interactions
  • Writing organized and in-depth daily contact notes and keeping data collection on service plan goals
  • Enhanced participant engagement with tailored support strategies for individual needs.

Education

Master's in Social Work - Social Work

Columbia University School of Social Work
Manhattan, NY
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - General Psychology

Boston University
Boston
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Boston University
Boston, MA
05.2023

Skills

  • Cultural Competency
  • Social Advocacy
  • Progress documentation
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Early Childhood Development

Accomplishments

    Owen Award Recipient for Service & Stewardship: Traveled to Vietnam and Guatemala to engage in service work with children and adults with disabilities, and built homes while working with ESL educational initiatives in local communities.

Certification

SPSS Fluency, CPR + Red Cross First Aid for Infants, Children and Adults. CITI Training: Research, Ethics and Compliance Training.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Social Work Intern

Yachad New England
09.2023 - Current

Program Specialist

NEEDS Center
04.2022 - 05.2023

Nanny

Self
01.2021 - Current

PASS Worker

Ocean State Behavioral
01.2020 - 12.2021

Music Teacher

Self
05.2019 - 05.2023

Communications Coordinator

Visual Thrive
06.2018 - Current

Master's in Social Work - Social Work

Columbia University School of Social Work

Bachelor of Science - General Psychology

Boston University

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Boston University
Caroline Castellone