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Gina Van Winkle

Gina Van Winkle

Paterson,NJ

Summary

Goal Orientated professional with over five years of work experience in social services and educational fields. Exceptional abilities in working with culturally diverse populations. Robust assessment and interpersonal skills. Solid experience in working with youth with mental health and behavioral challenges. Solution-focused and resource-driven. Recognized by management for having exceptional analytical, communication, and organized skills. Known to manage priorities within a critical situation.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Manager

Circle Of Care
Woodland Park, NJ
01.2016 - Current
  • Manages a caseload of 17 plus families to ensure adequate services
  • Coordinate, facilitate, and advocate for youth and families via The Child and Family Team
  • Link youth/families to resources in the community, including outpatient mental health, help for housing, social services entitlements, sports, recreation, after-school programs, etc
  • Utilize the Wraparound approach philosophy and the Nurtured Heart Approach in all work related to youth and families
  • On-call responsibilities to ensure 24/7 coverage
  • Completed required training and obtained certifications
  • Comply with State regulations ( e.g., Medicaid, HIPPA) and Agency standards.

Substitute Teacher K

Paterson Public Schools
Paterson, NJ
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for implementing and executing lesson plans within the classroom
  • Experience working in self-contained classes for Special Education
  • Remain flexible to withstand unpredictable changes to the mandated curriculum
  • Ensure IEP requirements are met and implemented daily
  • Monitor students for destructive behavior and report concerns to counselors
  • Met with parents/guardians to discuss student progress at least once per period
  • Work closely with the head teacher to ensure a quality education is always maintained in the classroom.

Counselor’s Aide

Eva’s Village
Paterson, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Assisted with the daily programs to ensure mother and child received the help needed to reunify the family
  • Responsible for ensuring the program’s rules and regulations were followed by clients
  • Maintained ongoing communication with both staff and clients daily
  • Assisted with outpatient and inpatient intake processes
  • Worked closely with clients under the guidelines of a License Drug and Alcohol Counselor ( LCADC)
  • Participated in weekly therapy meetings with clients.

Registrar, Support Staff

PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Paterson, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Assisted in all related functions of the Registrar’s office to ensure all students received the support needed
  • Updated and managed students’ Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Assistant Family Service Specialist

DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
Paterson, NJ
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Assisted the Division with visitation requirements, out-of-home placement, home assessments, and psychiatric bonding evaluations; responsible for supervising visitations between non-custodial parents and their children
  • Maintained ongoing reports of visitations to be presented during court hearings
  • Conducted out-of-state safety assessments with the Family Service Specialist
  • Attended court hearings for termination of parental rights, foster care arrangements, and adoption finalization
  • Obtained necessary information from community organizations as it pertained to clients served.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work MSW

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
05.2023

B.A. - Sociology, Criminal Justice

William Paterson University

Certification in Human Services -

Passaic County Community College

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

MSW Intern

Manchester High School
Haledon, NJ

Skills

  • Knowledge of
  • Microsoft word OS
  • Facilitator
  • Exceptional Problem Solver
  • Crisis Management skills
  • Behavior Management
  • Group Instruction
  • Google Classroom
  • Relationship Building
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Student Progress Reporting

Timeline

Care Manager

Circle Of Care
01.2016 - Current

Substitute Teacher K

Paterson Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2016

Counselor’s Aide

Eva’s Village
01.2011 - 01.2012

Registrar, Support Staff

PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2008 - 01.2010

Assistant Family Service Specialist

DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
01.2003 - 01.2008

Master of Arts - Social Work MSW

Ramapo College of New Jersey

B.A. - Sociology, Criminal Justice

William Paterson University

Certification in Human Services -

Passaic County Community College

Ramapo College of New Jersey

MSW Intern

Manchester High School

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