Jennifer Gomez-Hernandez
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and social work skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company and client success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Resource Manager
Franklin Youth Center
Somerset, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Manage clerical, safety, and program staff.
- Designed youth center programs and events.
- Administering the Municipal Alliance and Youth Service Commission grants to meet all eligibility and compliance.
- Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals, and improve communication skills for the youth center members.
- Identifying appropriate community resources and providing referrals for services or sponsorships.
- Developed and implemented the mental health component of the Franklin Youth Center.
Head Start Social Worker
Newark Board of Education
Newark, NJ
05.2023 - Current
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support students and families needs.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
Intensive In-Home Therapist (IIC)
Hope Esperanza Services
Dunellen, NJ
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked with children, parents, or family for in-home/in the community intensive services.
- Maintained confidential progress notes and documentation for client records using Cyber and Theranest.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients or patients.
- Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs.
School Social Worker
New Brunswick Board Of Education
New Brunswick, NJ
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided crisis intervention support for students, families and educators.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Supported students by facilitating weekly/monthly sessions.
- Worked with teachers, administrators, students, parents and external support agencies to maximize treatment success.
Case Manager Specialist
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Integral member of the multidisciplinary team at RWJ’s Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP).
- Conducted biopsychosocial and intake screening evaluations for new clients and developed individualized treatment plans that address their behavioral, emotional, mental, and social needs.
- Performed case assessments, monitor treatment plans for progress, service any changes, and terminate if appropriate.
- Provided post-screenings and follow-up care on- and off-site with an emphasis on empowering and supporting the participants.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Forensic Social Work
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2021
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ06.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg Township, NJ05.2017
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Organizational Leadership
- Staff Management
- Social Work
- Program/Event Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Patient-Centered Care
- Compassionate
Certification
- Certified School Social Worker
- Certified Forensic Social Worker
- Certified Trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA)
- CPR, First Aid, AED
Timeline
Youth Resource Manager
Franklin Youth Center
11.2023 - Current
Head Start Social Worker
Newark Board of Education
05.2023 - Current
Intensive In-Home Therapist (IIC)
Hope Esperanza Services
04.2022 - 06.2023
School Social Worker
New Brunswick Board Of Education
11.2021 - 03.2023
Case Manager Specialist
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
12.2020 - 11.2021
Masters of Social Work - Forensic Social Work
Long Island University
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Raritan Valley Community College