Karima Meloni
Queens,USA
Summary
Experienced social work professional with a Master of Social Work and a strong background in youth services, program coordination, and case management. Skilled in supporting interdisciplinary teams, managing service delivery, and improving program systems. Proven ability to work with diverse communities, meet reporting requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective social services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Coordinator
Neighbors in Action, Center for Justice Innovation
04.2024 - Current
- Oversee the Individual Practice Team, including vision development, systems implementation at the management level, and coordination of grant reporting.
- Provide direct support and professional guidance to social workers, case managers, and youth advocates delivering individualized services.
- Collaborate with organizational leadership to shape strategic planning and develop innovative social work programming.
- Manage all aspects of social work staff recruitment, placement, training, and supervision to ensure high standards of care.
- Partner with the Program Manager on long-term planning, program development, and outcome-based service design.
- Monitor and ensure fulfillment of all reporting and contractual deliverables, including grant requirements.
- Coordinate and track youth referrals for alternatives to incarceration, manage court-related communications, and maintain consistent individual youth engagement.
- Lead the launch and execution of new initiatives, programs, and special projects in alignment with agency goals.
Social Work Specialist
SNAP Caregiver Program
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine clients' needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Lead counseling sessions, discussing coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal relationships within group settings.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, progress notes, and reports, adhering to confidentiality and legal requirements.
- Assist in organizing and leading community outreach events to raise awareness about available services and resources.
Executive Assistant
New York State Assembly District 18
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported Assemblywoman Taylor Darling of District 18 of Hempstead, Long Island.
- Scheduled/coordinator meetings, and events and took meeting minutes for staff community meetings.
- Maintained and ordered office supplies and kept up with inventory.
- Expenditures within budgetary limitations.
- Managed calendars of Assemblywomen and executive staff.
- Managed high-volume calendars, last-minute scheduling changes, scheduled travel, and booked reservations.
- Managed end-to-end board meeting processes by preparing board meeting material and planning executive community dinners.
- Kept track of and maintained invoices/expense reports within Excel spreadsheets.
Therapeutic Case Worker
SCO Family of Services
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Coordinated with senior management report on ongoing cases and receive new assignments.
- Reviewed all new cases and scheduled an introductory meeting.
- Made assessments to the amount of service they need, appeal to management for any recommended change affecting a cases household.
- Worked with families one on one to help enlighten them on how to maximize their potential, providing counseling to family members in need.
Quality Assurance for Vulnerable Youth / Administrative Assistant
Community Counseling and Mediation
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with clients from the ages 14-24 for Department of Youth Community and Development Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Met regularly with the Supervisors and Staff for program monitoring, provide supportive and corrective feedback to staff to promote positive outcomes.
- Initiated case reviews which require coordination among internal stakeholders and departments.
- Over saw a team of interns as well as delegate task to fellow interns.
- Created & Analyze data reports to be used for tracking, identifying trends and areas in need of improvement.
- Troubleshooted client and direct reporting staff program problems and made decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Developed and implemented crisis prevention and/or intervention strategies to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Yeshiva University
Manhattan, NY06.2021
Timeline
Social Work Coordinator
Neighbors in Action, Center for Justice Innovation
04.2024 - Current
Social Work Specialist
SNAP Caregiver Program
02.2022 - 03.2024
Executive Assistant
New York State Assembly District 18
03.2021 - 01.2022
Therapeutic Case Worker
SCO Family of Services
10.2019 - 02.2021
Quality Assurance for Vulnerable Youth / Administrative Assistant
Community Counseling and Mediation
03.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Social Work -
Yeshiva University
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