Jean Yves Valcourt
Phillipsburg,New Jersey
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker / Counselor
Haiti Community Hospital
11.2009 - 12.2019
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
Education
Certified - Social Work
Faculty of Human Sciences
Ave ChristopheSkills
- Compassionate
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Motivational Interviewing
- Empathy building
- Multicultural Competence
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Capacity Building
- Life skills counseling
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Patient support
Certification
Social Work
Psychotherapy
Bible studies
Languages
Creole, French
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Social Worker / Counselor
Haiti Community Hospital
11.2009 - 12.2019
Certified - Social Work
Faculty of Human Sciences
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