Dana Barker
New York
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with expertise in case management, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessments. Skilled in coordinating care, advocating for client, and providing trauma-informed support to diverse populations. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans and connect individuals to vital resources. Committed to delivering compassionate, client-centered care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
HELP USA
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
- Provided clinical supervision to team and case managers
- Developed crisis intervention protocols that effectively addressed emergent mental health concerns among the client population served by the agency.
Social Work Case Manager
Brownsville Community Justice Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Promoted self-advocacy skills among clients by providing information, tools, and encouragement to make informed decisions.
- Conducted weekly one-on-one therapy sessions, establishing and maintaining therapeutic rapport with clients to foster a trusting and supportive environment.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for a girls' group aimed at fostering personal development, confidence, and positive peer interactions.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate the public on available services.
Family Service Coordinator
Help Usa
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted intake interviews and completed assessments to understand client needs and discover issues that affect treatment.
- Identified and reported signs and symptoms of violence, abuse, and neglect for immediate intervention and remediation.
- Administered case management for families to provide counseling and formulate treatment plans to determine long-term placement.
- Offered family crisis intervention to manage conflict and identify peaceful resolutions.
Care Coordinator Intern
Innovative Resources For Independence
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Supported patient care excellence via planning and interpretation of programs.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
Academic Counselor
Borough Of Manhattan Community College
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness, and academic value.
- Coordinated follow-up and student outreach to monitor the academic progress of at-risk students.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on a reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Give mental and emotional guidance to students while referring resources to further manage stress.
Education
Cabrini Hunter Fellowship
Masters Of Social Work - Social Work
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2022
Associate of Science - Human Services
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2019
Skills
- Case Planning and Management
- Counseling Services
- Mental Health Assessments
- Service Referrals
- Client Interviewing
- Compassionate Care
- Trauma-informed care
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Social Work Case Manager
Brownsville Community Justice Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Social Worker
HELP USA
08.2023 - Current
Family Service Coordinator
Help Usa
03.2022 - 08.2023
Care Coordinator Intern
Innovative Resources For Independence
08.2021 - 03.2022
Academic Counselor
Borough Of Manhattan Community College
08.2019 - 06.2021
Cabrini Hunter Fellowship
Masters Of Social Work - Social Work
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Associate of Science - Human Services
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
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