Gloria E Feliciano Perez
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dedicated bilingual School Social Worker with NYC Public Schools, skilled in emotional support and student advocacy. Expert in case management and compliance, fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to address social-emotional needs and connect families with vital community resources.
Professional with strong background in school social work, ensuring students' well-being and fostering academic success. Skilled in crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and creating supportive environments. Collaborative team player focused on achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs and challenges. Known for effective communication, empathy, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CSE School Social Worker
NYC Public Schools
The Bronx, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Updated student documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed families to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate recommendations.
- Educated families on rights, due process, and on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Advocated for families to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Conducted scales/assessments for students to identify conditions they may be at risk of having.
- Conducted Manifestation Determination Reviews to determine whether or not a student's behavior in question was as a result of their disability.
- Observed student behavior during classroom observations
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students'' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions and service planning.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Bilingual School Social Worker
NYC Public Schools
PS 53/MS 117/Young Women's Leadership High School
10.1995 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
- Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
- Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Assisted parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
- Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Conducted assessments to identify students at risk and developed targeted interventions to support them.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
Education
Master of Social Worker - Clinical Social Work
New York University
New York, NY05-1995
Skills
- Emotional support
- Student advocacy
- Family support
- Verbal and written communication
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Case management
- Compliance
- Classroom observations
- IEP collaboration
- Behavioral intervention plans (BIP)
- Referral coordination
- Risk assessments
- Functional behavioral assessments (FBA)
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
LMSW
SIFI (Seminar in Field Instruction)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CSE School Social Worker
NYC Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
Bilingual School Social Worker
NYC Public Schools
10.1995 - 06.2019
Master of Social Worker - Clinical Social Work
New York University