Motivated Masters in School Counseling student seeking an internship in an elementary, middle or high school setting. I am outgoing and friendly with a strong drive to succeed. Highly motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Intern
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Lincoln Park, NJ
01.2014 - Current
Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
Provided individual and group counseling services to elementary school students.
Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
Supported teachers and students during Individual Education Plan (IEP) development.
Family Service Specialist/Intake Specialist
Department of Children and Family Services
Secaucus, NJ
06.2011 - 02.2018
Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children
Maintained effective working relationships with law enforcement, court officials and medical professionals to give families comprehensive and effective support
Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services
Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts
Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys.
Bilingual Family Service Worker
Department of Children and Families
Bayonne, NJ
07.2008 - 06.2011
Discussed eligibility requirements for different services to help families gather
required information and documentation
Monitored program activities and participation to assess utilization and close service
gaps
Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices
Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of
relevant mental health topics
Evaluated personal characteristics and home conditions of foster home or adoption
applicants
Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
Program Specialist/Board Member
Paterson Family Success
Paterson, NJ
09.2006 - 07.2008
Created and implemented strategies to obtain funds for program activities
Gathered statistical data and wrote reports on program outcomes
Liaised with stakeholders to answer questions and better promote program mission
Developed and delivered educational and informational presentations on program
initiatives
Coordinated and organized various drives and fundraising events to financially benefit
organization
Collaborated with community leaders and public agencies to promote programs within
community.
Family Services Assistant
Department of Children and Families
Paterson, NJ
05.2006 - 07.2008
Supported needs of at-risk families with housing, food and other critical assistance
Maintained effective working relationships with law enforcement, court officials and
medical professionals to give families comprehensive and effective support
Monitored program activities and participation to assess utilization and close service
gaps
Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-
family care
Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
Family Service Specialist/Intake
Children and Family Services
Paterson, NJ
05.2005 - 05.2006
Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults,
adolescents and children
Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly
with attorneys
Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized
plans for each case
Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and
technical reports
Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
Corporate Recruiter
Kaplan Inc
New York, NY
03.2003 - 02.2005
Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates
Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate
pipeline
Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and
streamline candidate experiences
Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business
partners
Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing
procedures
Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation
needs and other qualifications.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Montclair State University
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
New Jersey City University
05.2004
Skills
Evaluation and assessment
Cultural competency
Conflict mediation
Rational problem solving
Community resource intelligence
Group sessions
Case notes
Crisis intervention
Practiced in family assessments
Languages
English:
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish:
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Lincoln Park Elementary School
01.2014 - Current
Family Service Specialist/Intake Specialist
Department of Children and Family Services
06.2011 - 02.2018
Bilingual Family Service Worker
Department of Children and Families
07.2008 - 06.2011
Program Specialist/Board Member
Paterson Family Success
09.2006 - 07.2008
Family Services Assistant
Department of Children and Families
05.2006 - 07.2008
Family Service Specialist/Intake
Children and Family Services
05.2005 - 05.2006
Corporate Recruiter
Kaplan Inc
03.2003 - 02.2005
Master of Science - School Counseling
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
New Jersey City University
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