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Hilary Forrest

New York,USA

Summary

Social worker with a dual degree in Social Work & Jewish Studies, dedicated to advocating for clients and advancing change in the community

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Synagogue Partnership Outreach Social Worker

DOROT
02.2022 - Current
  • Supporting DOROT's Synagogue Partnership Program with 8 synagogues in Manhattan, completing intake and assessments for referrals made by their clergy to support the evolving needs of older congregants and their caregivers
  • Evaluating clients' social, emotional and psychological needs through a home assessment, identifying and connecting seniors with appropriate community resources
  • Addressing concerns of social isolation and loneliness by connecting congregants to friendly visiting, caring calls, or one of the many companionship services provided by the agency
  • Facilitating Aging Alone Together - a six week workshop providing older adults with tools and strategies to deal with aging and end-of-life decisions

Special Events & Operations Associate

Temple Emanu-El Of New York
06.2021 - 10.2021


  • Managed administrative logistics of lifecycle events, ritual ceremonies, and a High Holiday experience for 2,500 synagogue members
  • Facilitated bi-weekly meetings with the Young Members Circle to assist with the coordination of social and educational events for the 20s & 30s community
  • Maintained relationships with outside vendors, venues, and other stakeholders to curate successful programming

New York Community Assistant

OneTable
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Empowered Jewish millennials across New York City to become valuable members of the OneTable community by hosting and participating in weekly Shabbat dinners
  • Connected regularly with platform users, helping individuals create and sustain a meaningful and authentic Shabbat practice
  • Published the blog Hosting a Solidarity Shabbat to inspire OneTable hosts to incorporate social change and meaningful dialogue into Shabbat
  • Interviewed 25+ OneTable hosts about the significance Shabbat & continuity held during the pandemic and uncertain times

Clinical Social Work Intern

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Performed short-term therapy through in-person sessions & telehealth to 9 clients of JFS and 4 students at Huron High School
  • Documented case notes, clinical assessments, treatment plans, and referrals through JFS's online database
  • Presented clinical documentation and observations through weekly supervision to my clinical advisor
  • Supported the JFS food pantry during the pandemic, in partnership with FEMA, to organize 2000+ meal deliveries each month across Washtenaw County, Michigan

Recruiting Associate

ExecOnline
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
  • Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives by attending job fairs at universities across New York
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates

Program & Event Coordinator

Manhattan Jewish
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Coordinated all social & education programming including weekly discussions, high profile speaker panels, a monthly Shabbat, and their annual fundraising Gala for 300 people
  • Assisted with marketing, advertising and social media campaigns in efforts to retain & recruit new participants
  • Managed the profit and loss statement for each event by maintaining detailed records of marketing, food costs, and designed outcomes


Education

Master of Social Work - Jewish Communal Leadership Program

University of Michigan School of Social Work
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy

Ford School of Public Policy
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
05.2016

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Canva graphic design
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Case Management
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Event & Program Coordination
  • Cultural Competency
  • Community Referrals

Timeline

Synagogue Partnership Outreach Social Worker

DOROT
02.2022 - Current

Special Events & Operations Associate

Temple Emanu-El Of New York
06.2021 - 10.2021

New York Community Assistant

OneTable
05.2020 - 05.2021

Clinical Social Work Intern

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
09.2019 - 08.2020

Recruiting Associate

ExecOnline
12.2018 - 08.2019

Program & Event Coordinator

Manhattan Jewish
01.2018 - 12.2018

Master of Social Work - Jewish Communal Leadership Program

University of Michigan School of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy

Ford School of Public Policy

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