Maintained accurate records of client progress including documentation of services provided.
Advised families on available governmental assistance programs such as SNAP or TANF.
Facilitated communication between parents, children, and other family members.
Facilitated home visits to assess the safety of a family's environment.
Conducted assessments of family needs and developed individualized service plans.
Bilingual Special Education Teacher's Assistant
YAI NY League for Early Learning
Brooklyn, New York
01.2007 - 05.2015
Organized materials and resources needed for daily activities in the classroom.
Attended IEP meetings to discuss student goals and objectives.
Responded appropriately to challenging behaviors exhibited by special education students.
Provided one-on-one assistance to individual students with special needs.
Collaborated with various professionals, such as school psychologists, speech therapists and social workers to provide comprehensive services to special education students.
Bilingual Social Worker Assistant
Sheltering Arms Children's Services
New York, New York
02.2000 - 12.2007
Attended court hearings with clients to provide moral support and guidance.
Assisted clients in completing necessary paperwork for social services applications and benefits.
Acted as an advocate for clients during meetings with government officials or other service providers.
Helped arrange transportation services for appointments or activities outside the home.
Maintained accurate records of client progress reports, case notes, assessments.