IMANI SANDERS
White Plains,NY
Summary
I am an empathetic and proactive professional with experience supporting diverse populations in healthcare and retail settings. I am looking for the opportunity to utilize my education to enhance the lives of many individuals, as well as the special needs population. Known for my compassionate approach, I manage multiple tasks efficiently while paying attention to detail. I’m eager to apply my client care skills to make a positive impact and contribute to company growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
St. Vincent's Hospital
Harrison, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Meeting individually with clients to provide counseling, emotional support, and assess ongoing needs.
- Facilitating or co-facilitating group sessions on coping skills, stress management, or communication techniques.
- Composed of prepared correspondence, case notes, and narratives, with computer-based applications.
- Attended meetings, and training to advance professional knowledge.
Residential Counselor
Search for Change Inc.
Mamaroneck, NY
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisting residents with their daily, personal tasks.
- Providing residents with community resources.
- Updating and maintaining reports on each resident.
- Ensure clients receive the proper types and amounts of medication, as prescribed by their physician.
Social Work Intern
Amani Public Charter School
Mount Vernon, NY
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Creating individualized intervention plans and strategies to improve student success.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals, and improve communication skills.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
Teachers Aide
Mamaroneck Avenue School
Mamaroneck, NY
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported students by monitoring their progress, answering questions, and helping with assignments.
- Support teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals in creating a successful learning environment.
- Arranges the classroom daily and does important tasks for the teacher.
- Supervises children for safety.
Direct Support Professional
Living Resources
Albany, NY
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Performed personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and healthcare-related tasks
- Ensured client safety and maintaining a safe environment for clients
- Performed home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and assisted in feeding and clean-up
Rehabilitation Specialist
Community Based Services
Yonkers, NY
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted with individualized treatment plan goals of patients
- Ensured the safety, living comfort, and hygiene needs of patients are met while fostering independent functioning
- Provided/arranged for transportation, and escorted patient to medical appointments and outings
Education
Masters Degree - Social Work
New York University Silver School of Social Work
true05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY05.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05.2020
Skills
- Computer skills
- Task prioritization
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Organized
Timeline
Social Work Intern
St. Vincent's Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Residential Counselor
Search for Change Inc.
11.2023 - 12.2024
Social Work Intern
Amani Public Charter School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Teachers Aide
Mamaroneck Avenue School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Direct Support Professional
Living Resources
09.2021 - 06.2022
Rehabilitation Specialist
Community Based Services
07.2021 - 08.2021
Masters Degree - Social Work
New York University Silver School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY At Albany
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Westchester Community College
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