Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
Participated in creating individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Monitored student progress through regular meetings with faculty members and by reviewing student records.
Documented full student psychosocial histories as part of evaluation process.
School Social Worker
Garfield Park Academy
Willingboro, NJ
09.2000 - 02.2002
Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with students to discuss social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
Child and Family Social Worker
Staten Island Mental Health Society Inc
Staten Island, NY
06.1998 - 08.2000
Assisted families in identifying and accessing resources to meet their needs.
Conducted home visits with clients to assess family dynamics and identify potential areas of improvement.
Facilitated group therapy sessions for families dealing with issues such as substance abuse, mental illness, parenting skills, domestic violence.