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Francine Plata

Social Worker
Bronx,NY

Summary

Licensed Social Worker with expertise in providing direct clinical mental health services to students and schools due to strong communication and collaboration skills with clients, school administration, families, case managers, community organizations, and other service providers. Well-versed in collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to ensure continuity of treatment. Experience training and supervising staff to certify the delivery of client services and activities. Proven track record of punctuality and high attendance. Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

High School Social Worker

Inwood Academy for Leadership
11.2017 - Current
  • Provide individual and group counseling to students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and those identified by Student Support Team
  • Contribute to the positive development of the school culture by engaging students during recreational activities
  • Assist with de-escalating students after a physical or verbal altercation has taken place
  • Provide support at times of emotional distress.

Health Care Integrator Supervisor

Abbott House - Bridges to Health, N.Y.C Program
08.2015 - 11.2017
  • Oversaw the daily implementation of the Bridges to Health (B2H) program
  • Protected and promoted children's health, safety, and well-being, receiving B2H Waiver Services
  • Accurately documented clients' needs as well as the services and treatments utilizing guidelines developed by the Office of Children and Family Services in a timely manner, with the goal of tracking behavioral progress
  • Monitored services provided to clients to ensure quality and non-biased treatment is provided at all levels.

Health Care Integrator

Abbott House - Bridges to Health, N.Y.C Program
11.2013 - 08.2015
  • Provided advocacy, academic, behavioral, and familial support to children/adolescents who are currently, or were, in the Foster Care system who have a Serious Emotional Disability, Developmentally Disabled, or Medically Fragile Waiver Type
  • Facilitated meetings with four stakeholders on a quarterly or semi-annual basis in order to overview the client's strengths and areas of development and develop measurable goals and transitional plans.

Education

Doctorate of Science in Social Work -

Yeshiva University - Wurzweiler School of Social Work
New York, NY

Master of Science in Social Work - undefined

Yeshiva University - Wurzweiler School of Social Work
New York, NY

Bachelor of Art in Social Work - undefined

Bronx
Bronx, NY

Skills

Staff Training and Leadership

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Certification

Licensed Master Social Worker, New York, 093609, 08/31/2025

Training

  • Corporate Compliance Policy Training
  • Respect in the Workplace Training
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Cultural Competency/Communication Training
  • Interaction-B2H and Child Welfare
  • Child Development Behavior Management/Support Training
  • Safety Plan Development
  • Marzano The School Wellness Wheel
  • Collaborative Problem Solving

Timeline

High School Social Worker

Inwood Academy for Leadership
11.2017 - Current

Health Care Integrator Supervisor

Abbott House - Bridges to Health, N.Y.C Program
08.2015 - 11.2017

Health Care Integrator

Abbott House - Bridges to Health, N.Y.C Program
11.2013 - 08.2015

Doctorate of Science in Social Work -

Yeshiva University - Wurzweiler School of Social Work

Master of Science in Social Work - undefined

Yeshiva University - Wurzweiler School of Social Work

Bachelor of Art in Social Work - undefined

Bronx
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