Julia Rasmussen
Albany,NY
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
University at Albany
Albany, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Provide individual support to students with disabilities at UAlbany through Disability Access and Inclusion Student Services.
- Support students in navigating academic, social, and institutional resources.
- Collaborate with professional staff to promote inclusive practices.
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical and professional standards.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to individuals in crisis via the Crisis Text Line.
- Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with supervisors to insure client safety.
- Assist individuals in crisis develop personalized safety plans for ongoing support and long term well-being.
Purple Threads Coordinator
University at Albany
Albany, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the Purple Threads professional clothing program serving UAlbany students.
- Coordinate clothing donations, inventory, and distribution to support student career readiness.
- Provide assistance to students selecting professional attire for interviews and employment.
- Organize and promote programming events through events, and campus partnerships.
- Supervise staff and volunteers and ensure an organized, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
Special Education Teacher (Substitute)
Camp Colonie, Easterseals New York
Cohoes, NY
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Led a group of eight to ten campers and supervised two camp counselors in an integrated summer camp setting for individuals with diverse abilities ages five to twenty one.
- Reviewed and interpreted Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to tailor activities and support strategies to each camper’s specific needs and goals.
- Organized and oversaw daily schedules, including activities such as music, recreation, and life skills development, ensuring adherence to safety protocols at all times.
- Communicated regularly with families to provide updates on camper progress and experiences.
- Documented camper progress throughout the program and wrote formal end-of-summer progress reports for submission to their respective school districts.
Camp Counselor
Camp Colonie, Easterseals New York
Cohoes, NY
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Fostered a safe and supportive environment where campers felt encouraged to participate and engage in activities to the best of their abilities.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop and implement inclusive activities for campers.
- Followed professional procedure and training protocol for safely handling issues that arose.
Direct Support Professional
Springbrook Support Services
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided community habilitation to a client with developmental disabilities, facilitating and supporting client's participation in their community.
- Adjusted daily activities based on the client's goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major, Social Welfare Studies Minor
University At Albany
Albany, NY05-2025
Timeline
Social Work Intern
University at Albany
09.2025 - Current
Purple Threads Coordinator
University at Albany
08.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher (Substitute)
Camp Colonie, Easterseals New York
07.2024 - 08.2024
Camp Counselor
Camp Colonie, Easterseals New York
07.2023 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Springbrook Support Services
05.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major, Social Welfare Studies Minor
University At Albany