Jessica Canonico
Carmel,NY
Summary
Reliable, patient, hard-working individual with a community-oriented focus and a dedication to health and safety standards for all clientele. Displays effective communication with staff, and the client population. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building, and
service provider skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home and Community Based Services Counselor
Green Chimneys
07.2022 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling services to clients with diverse backgrounds.
- Created treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other professionals.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed.
Assistant Unit Supervisor
Green Chimneys
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Provided leadership and direction to team members, ensuring all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Recorded residents' daily progress, noted trends and addressed negative behaviors to help redirect actions and improve progress. Created opportunities for residents to utilize coping skills for common triggers and situations. Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain a calm environment and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Completed Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR Trainings.
Intern
Arms Acres Addiction Treatment Center
Carmel, USA
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Observed and facilitated a variety of different therapeutic groups including IOP (intensive outpatient), criminal thinking, early recovery, and opiate group. Assisted in the intake process.
- Completed Narcan training.
Intern
New Paltz Youth Center
New Paltz, USA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Supervised and interacted with middle school and high school aged kids after school. Provided ELA tutoring during the school day.
Intern
Mathew Patterson Elementary School
Patterson, USA
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Facilitated one-on-one counseling sessions. Provided assistance with children in the classrooms. Sat in on crisis intervention meetings with parents to discuss a behavioral plan.
Intern
Kent Elementary School
Kent, USA
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Shadowed and learned the role of the school social worker
- Built rapport with clients, facilitated group counseling and one on one counseling sessions
Education
Master’s - Social Work
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with a Concentration in Human Services
State University of New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2019
Associates of Science - Human Services
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2017
Skills
- Crisis Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Family Therapy
- Active Listening
- Communication
Timeline
Home and Community Based Services Counselor
Green Chimneys
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Unit Supervisor
Green Chimneys
09.2019 - 07.2022
Intern
Arms Acres Addiction Treatment Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
Intern
New Paltz Youth Center
01.2018 - 05.2018
Intern
Mathew Patterson Elementary School
01.2017 - 05.2017
Intern
Kent Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2016
Master’s - Social Work
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with a Concentration in Human Services
State University of New Paltz
Associates of Science - Human Services
Dutchess Community College
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