Joralis Nivar
Newark
Summary
Compassionate social worker and coach with expertise in case management, conflict resolution, and client advocacy. Committed to empowering student-athletes and families through tailored support plans and effective communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach
Newark Tech
Newark, NJ
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance player skills and team performance.
- Coordinated practice schedules and game strategies to optimize team readiness.
- Mentored student-athletes on sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership qualities.
- Engage and mentor student-athletes, encouraging discipline, teamwork, and helping them become the best versions of themselves both on and off the court.
CST Social Worker
Essex County Schools of Technology
Newark, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized support plans for students facing social and emotional challenges.
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective behavioral intervention strategies.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and appropriate resources.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution support within school environment.
- Facilitated workshops on coping strategies and resilience-building for students and families.
- Maintained accurate documentation of case notes and student progress reports.
- Coordinated with community agencies to connect families with local services and support systems.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Conduct social history interviews and distribute social history questionnaires to students and families to gather relevant background information.
- Analyze collected information to identify social, emotional, and environmental factors impacting student success.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05-2023
Master of Science - Social Worker
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ05-2022
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Assistant Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach
Newark Tech
07.2025 - Current
CST Social Worker
Essex County Schools of Technology
09.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
Monmouth University
Master of Science - Social Worker
Saint Elizabeth University
2024 Educational service professional of the year
I was honored to be recognized as the 2024 Educational Service Professional of the Year, an award that reflects my commitment to supporting students, collaborating with staff, and contributing positively to the school community. This recognition highlighted my dedication to providing meaningful support to students, advocating for their academic and social-emotional needs, and working closely with educators and families to help students succeed. Receiving this award was a meaningful milestone in my professional journey and reinforced my passion for making a positive impact on students' lives.