Cristina Harris
Bergenfield,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable School Social Worker focused on helping students excel in academic and social situations by working with teachers, families and outside resources to build powerful support network.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Mott Hall High School
09.2021 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling for students, assessing and addressing the social emotional needs of students.
- Provide consultation and support to teachers and administration in working with and understanding the emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Provided referral linkage to school-based support services and community resources.
- Function as part of a team of administration, faculty and support service personnel to encourage student’s academic success.
- Developed and performed necessary services in accordance with IEP’s and consulted with classroom teachers to measure progress of students in relation to identified goals.
- Manage crisis interventions involving student population.
- Provide services through "push-in" classroom support in addition to traditional individual and small group settings.
- Successfully improve student participation in the classroom through integration of social emotional skill development and creative group exercises.
- Build rapport and work closely with parents and teachers to provide the most effective support for students academic and social emotional development.
Social Worker
Jewish Child Care Association
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Completed initial review summary
- Generated individualized treatment and discharge plans.
- Assessed service needs and assist family in creation of service plan.
- Complete permanency hearing reports.
- Performed ongoing clinical assessment of youth and family.
- Document progress of treatment in Connections and Evolv.
- Attended family conferences and conduct family home visits including home safety assessment.
- Assessed and teach parenting skills.
- Provided individual and group counseling to youth weekly utilizing CBT, and collaborative problem solving.
- Provided family therapy.
- Facilitated and participate in in family and/or sibling visits as clinically indicated.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Jewish Childcare Association
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Built and maintained strong relationships with residents by successfully resolving issues and reporting to interdisciplinary team.
- Provided recovery oriented supportive counseling, verbal de-escalation and conflict resolution.
- Minimized resident crisis through effective communication and problem resolution.
- Helped residents achieve short term goals through resolution of crisis event.
- Influenced positive coping skills to aid youth in avoiding conflicts.
- Demonstrated flexible and creative management of disciplinary issues.
- Maintained records (crisis intervention reports and up to date progress notes) in an accurate and timely manner.
- Monitored residents while receiving medication to ensure proper adherence to medication management.
Social Work Intern
Bergen County Housing Health & Human Services
09.2017 - 07.2019
Completed intakes and psychosocial assessments for single homeless individuals entering shelter.- Conducted mental health and substance use assessments.
- Referred clients to community resources such a financial assistance, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, and job skills training.
- Maintained client's files to include progress towards goals and documentation of any incidents.
- Recorded client data in HMIS system adhering to agency/county policies.
- Created and facilitated weekly art therapy group sessions to promote coping skills, emotional processing, and non-verbal expression.
- Supported clients during crisis situations by providing brief crisis intervention and counseling.
Residential Youth Counselor
Jewish Child Care Association
12.2013 - 01.2017
- Maintained a therapeutic and safe environment for at-risk adolescents.
- Completed and maintained accurate records or reports regarding residents' daily activities, progress and other required information.
- Provided crisis intervention and or physical restraints as needed.
- Assisted in the development of life skills for residents, leading to increased self-sufficiency and independence.
- Counseled youth whose behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated a need for assistance.
- Developed meaningful and healthy relationships with youth, focusing on their strengths and using positive praise to build skills, coping strategies, and self-esteem.
- Coordinated recreational activities that encouraged socialization, team building, and stress relief for residents.
Education
Masters of Social Work - School Social Work
Rutgers University School of Social Work
New Brunswick, NJ08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY06.2016
Skills
- Attendance monitoring
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual Counseling
- Resource advocacy
- Student Advocacy
- IEP Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Data collection and management
Certification
LMSW)- License # 109966
NYSED Permanent School Social Worker License
NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
License # 44SL06585200
Mental Health First USA Certified
NJ Standard School Social Worker Certificate
NYS Mandated Child Abuse Reporter
NYS-Dignity for All Students Act
NYS-School Violence Intervention & Prevention
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Timeline
School Social Worker
Mott Hall High School
09.2021 - Current
Social Worker
Jewish Child Care Association
09.2019 - 09.2021
Social Work Intern
Bergen County Housing Health & Human Services
09.2017 - 07.2019
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Jewish Childcare Association
02.2017 - 08.2019
Residential Youth Counselor
Jewish Child Care Association
12.2013 - 01.2017
Masters of Social Work - School Social Work
Rutgers University School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of New Rochelle
LMSW)- License # 109966
NYSED Permanent School Social Worker License
NJ Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
License # 44SL06585200
Mental Health First USA Certified
NJ Standard School Social Worker Certificate
NYS Mandated Child Abuse Reporter
NYS-Dignity for All Students Act
NYS-School Violence Intervention & Prevention
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
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