KIMBERLY L. HOPKINS
Piscataway,USA
Summary
MSW graduate and Licensed Social Worker with proven experience in leadership, program coordination, and providing support to foster and adoptive children, youth, and families. Skilled in building strong community partnerships, delivering trauma-informed services, and coordinating programs that promote safety, stability, and positive outcomes. Dedicated to empowering diverse and disadvantaged populations through compassionate and culturally responsive care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Miriam’s Heart
Bound Brook, NJ
02.2025 - Current
- Researches, plan, and design trauma informed, culturally responsive events for children alongside leadership team
- Responsible for onsite event coordination and planning
- Creates reliable financial system and work within financial budget
- Oversees volunteers and coordinate assignments to ensure adequate support for all program and event needs.
- Evaluates program effectiveness and identified areas for improvement.
- Collaborates with community partnerships to leverage resources for program success.
Outpatient Intern Therapist
A Freemans Place Counseling
East Brunswick, NJ
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations under licensed supervision
- Provided individual and group sessions for clients with diverse mental health needs and applied evidence-based approaches
- Attended in weekly supervision meetings and case consultations with licensed counselors and therapists
- Monitored client progress, adjusted treatment goals as needed, and documented outcomes
- Attended professional development workshops and trainings relevant to outpatient clinical practice
Behavioral Technician
Circle Care Services
Highland Park, NJ
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided 1:1 applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy to children to implement evidence-based ABA techniques
- Received supervision weekly from a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst
- Implemented and monitored behavioral plan developed by clinical team for client
- Collected and maintained documentation in client records in a timely manner
Education
Masters - Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2025
B.A. - Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2024
A.A. - Human Services/Pre-Social Work
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ05.2022
Skills
Service coordination
Compassionate
Interpersonal communication
Community outreach
Trauma-informed care
Certification
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Timeline
Program Director
Miriam’s Heart
02.2025 - Current
Outpatient Intern Therapist
A Freemans Place Counseling
08.2024 - 04.2025
Behavioral Technician
Circle Care Services
03.2022 - 06.2024
Masters - Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
B.A. - Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
A.A. - Human Services/Pre-Social Work
Middlesex County College