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Certification
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Kia Carbone, LMSW

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Candidate for PhD seeking to enhance knowledge of mental health and wellbeing of children. Dedicated to pursuing research of generational trauma, and the effects of experiences of first responder parents on their children.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Director

Friends Of Firefighters
06.2021 - Current
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations, including clinical team providing care to approximately 250 clients.
  • Developed children's program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
  • Spearheaded fundraising efforts to secure resources necessary for program sustainability and success.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional program outcomes within budget and time constraints.
  • Collaborated with clinical team of fourteen (14) to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
  • Scheduled and supervised meetings with staff of ten (10) to discuss new ideas, update participants on program details and milestones.

Social Work Intern

Dwellness Therapy
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
  • Offered community resource guidance to approximately fifteen (15) clients to meet family needs for assistance.
  • Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
  • Maintained detailed case notes, documenting progress towards goals and critical incidents for accurate reporting.
  • Enhanced client self-sufficiency through goal setting, problem-solving, and skill-building activities.

School Social Worker

Prospect Alternative Learning Center
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
  • Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
  • Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff of fifteen (15) on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
  • Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual student needs holistically.
  • Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
  • Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
  • Created safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Critical & Visual Studies

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
02.2009

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts & Science

Bard High School Early College
New York, NY
05.2004

Skills

    • Child Development
    • Group and Individual Instruction
    • Strategic Planning
    • Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
    • Applied Behavioral Analysis
    • Life Skills Development
      • Family Collaboration
      • Counseling Services
      • Student Counseling
      • Project Management
      • Organizational Skills
      • Time Management

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Published Undergraduate thesis in Inquiries Journal.
  • Designed and painted mural of FDNY Firehouse Door on permanent display at the 9/11 Museum of Remembrance.
  • Completed the NYC Marathon in 2017, 2019, and 2022.

Certification

  • Licensed Master of Social Work | September 2023
  • First Aid Certified
  • CPR Certified
  • Child Abuse Identification & Reporting Certified


Timeline

Program Director

Friends Of Firefighters
06.2021 - Current

Social Work Intern

Dwellness Therapy
09.2020 - 06.2021

School Social Worker

Prospect Alternative Learning Center
09.2018 - 06.2019

Master of Science - Social Work

Columbia University in The City of New York

Bachelor of Arts - Critical & Visual Studies

Pratt Institute

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts & Science

Bard High School Early College

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