Jeremy Pecorella
Lindenhurst,NY
Summary
Diligent and innovative Social Work Intern with aptitude for effectively communicating with clients. Skilled at helping clients develop life skills and coping mechanisms. Well-versed in applying conflict resolution techniques to help clients gave new perspectives. Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
Victory Recovery Partners
Farmingville, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Developed treatment plans to address identified issues.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as therapists and medical personnel to coordinate services for clients.
- Organized and maintained case records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Observed client interactions in order to evaluate progress toward goals set forth in treatment plans.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, including responding to emergency calls regarding potential suicide or domestic violence situations.
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy during counseling sessions.
- Educated clients about available community resources that could benefit them.
- Collaborated with community agencies to offer clients additional support.
- Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
Supervisor
Hope House Ministries
Port Jefferson, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Filed paperwork and submitted reports to upper management.
- Responded to needs and concerns of residents and visitors.
- Monitored daily performance and patient outcomes to maintain quality assurance.
- Enforced state and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures for strict compliance.
- Directed and supported internal case management and client advocacy.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Used motivational interviewing to educate, support and motivate change.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
Childcare Worker
Montfort Therapeutic Residence
Port Jefferson, NY
02.2021 - Current
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
Utility Person
Suffolk County Water Authority, Highway
Oakdale, New York
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Locate, diagnose, and repair water main breaks
- Fix, repair, and test fire hydrants
- Excavating a trench using a Backhoe
- Preparing and laying down the water mains
- Completing a water main tap
- Use of hydraulic bullet to pull copper under roadways
- Flagman to ensure safety for co-workers and traffic
- Daily use of jackhammer
Education
Human Services
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2024
High School Diploma -
Sachem North High School
06.2002
Skills
- Progress Reports and Documentation
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Activities Leadership
- Social and Emotional Development
- Educational Support
- Communication and Cooperation
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Decision Making
- Problem-Solving
- Child Supervision
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Calm Under Pressure
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- First Aid and CPR
Certification
* Career Progression Training Program Certified in video, data, and voice services
* ARC/TCI certified
* Certified in CPR
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Victory Recovery Partners
09.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Hope House Ministries
08.2022 - Current
Childcare Worker
Montfort Therapeutic Residence
02.2021 - Current
Utility Person
Suffolk County Water Authority, Highway
01.2008 - 01.2014
Human Services
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Sachem North High School
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