Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Social Worker
East End Hospice-Zinberg Family Bereavement Center, LMSW Bereavement Counseling
Westhampton Beach, NY
08.2021 - Current
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Conducted individual bereavement counseling sessions each week.
Facilitated Bereavement Groups for loss specific and general monthly group.
Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
Conducted assessments for bereavement for children and adults.
Utilized supervision for increased professional understanding.
Community Habilitation Coach/Job Coach
Independent Support Services
Long Island, NY
10.2014 - 12.2021
Work closely with Circle of Support for a participant with developmental disabilities in the Self-Direction program
Assist individual with working on valued outcomes as specified in their plan to strive for independence with compassion and respect.
Promote and demonstrate positive decision making and social skills that are best suited for the client's well- being
Research educational and therapeutic techniques to educate on social skills.
Abide by the code of conduct of Support Staff as specified from Independent Support Services
Communicate with Circle of Support and family with daily feedback of individual’s progress
Advocate on behalf of the individual to ensure their safety and inclusion in the community and review areas of improvement for self direction.
Social Work Intern
East End Hospice
Westhampton Beach, NY
09.2020 - 05.2021
Assisted home hospice visits under licensed social worker supervision to educate families of hospice services.
Supported hospice family members through monthly telephone calls to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Participated in weekly team meetings to learn the process of patient care and patient status.
Learned the inner workings of Hospice by visiting Kanas Center under the supervision of social worker.
Offer bereavement counseling support to bereaved clients.
Participated in weekly supervision to process interactions with clients.
Social Work Intern
F.R.E.E At Saddle Rock Ranch
Middle Island, NY
09.2019 - 05.2020
Offer social supports to individuals attending day program for individuals with developmental and mental disabilities
Provide individual counseling with participants and staff
Weekly meeting with supervisor to discuss activity during intern hours
Complete Supplemental Security Income Reports, Social Security Disability Update Reports and Psychosocial reports.
North Babylon Youth League, North Babylon Athletic Club
North Babylon, NY
01.2005 - 01.2016
NBYL Baseball Challengers Division: Fund Raise; Concession Stand, Volunteer with NBAC Football: Create Yearly Journal, Photograph events; Concession Stand
Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Plate’ Therapy
Quogue, NY
01.2015 - 10.2015
Created and maintained office database including client and insurance information
Assisted therapist with scheduling of clients
Performed clerical duties such as photocopy and organizing filing system
Long Island Independent Field Inspector
General Information Services, LLC
North Babylon, NY
10.1999 - 10.2013
Inspected local homes for home owner insurance companies to establish replacement costs and determine liabilities
Use digital camera and upload photos to company program on computer
Schedule work weekly and complete reports in expected time frame
Contact insured to schedule appointment for inspections.
President of Woods Road PTA and Committee Member
PTA Of North Babylon
North Babylon , NY
01.2003 - 01.2013
Initiate annual budget, monthly meetings, and daily tasks of PTA
Train and mentor PTA volunteers
Chairperson of several events annually while working with the students at such events
Plan and implement charitable events and fundraiser events for groups between 25 to 200 attendees.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Education
Bachelor - Business
Hofstra University
09.1992 - 05.1995
Master - Social Work
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
09.2018 - 05.2021
Skills
New York Licensed MSW
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Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers
Timeline
Social Worker
East End Hospice-Zinberg Family Bereavement Center, LMSW Bereavement Counseling
08.2021 - Current
Social Work Intern
East End Hospice
09.2020 - 05.2021
Social Work Intern
F.R.E.E At Saddle Rock Ranch
09.2019 - 05.2020
Master - Social Work
Stony Brook University
09.2018 - 05.2021
Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Plate’ Therapy
01.2015 - 10.2015
Community Habilitation Coach/Job Coach
Independent Support Services
10.2014 - 12.2021
North Babylon Youth League, North Babylon Athletic Club
Health Care Support Worker at Sue Ryder Neurological and Bereavement SupportHealth Care Support Worker at Sue Ryder Neurological and Bereavement Support