Kira Weilerstein
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Diligent Social Worker with specialized experience in guiding and advocating for clients impacted by the justice system. Adept at assessing and de-escalating high-risk/crisis situations. Documented success in providing clinical assessments, treatment plans, and resources to clients. Skilled at building rapport with clients and coworkers. Specialized in building community support and strategic partnerships with providers. Dedicated to aiding and advocating for underserved populations utilizing an anti-oppressive practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Social Work Intern
Center for Justice Innovation
09.2023 - Current
- Communicated with participants in multiple stages of their ATI program including: incarceration, pre-plea, post-plea and throughout their mandate
- Facilitated communication on behalf of participants, including but not limited to Defense Attorneys, District Attorney's office, and Judges
- Engaged in weekly court hearings & updates to report and advocate for participants
- Conducted clinical evidence based practice assessments with participants to create individualized treatment plans to be approved by the court
- Submitted referrals to appropriate service providers for participants
- De-escalated high-risk situations.
Event Coordinator
Events By Sheavonne
09.2022 - Current
- Oversee vendors in execution and implementation of successful events
- Maintain schedule and coordinating of timeline for all events throughout reception
- Oversee and assists with correct set up of event
- Direct guests to appropriate areas as needed throughout events
- Handled crisis management situations promptly, minimizing negative impact on event outcomes and client satisfaction.
School Social Work Intern
Pathways to Leadership
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Manage a caseload of 8-12 students
- Implement assessment tools, creative interventions and maintain engagement with students
- Develop collaborative strengths based treatment plans with students and faculty
- Provide psychoeducation to students and staff within the school.
Functional Support Specialist
Community Partners
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Manage a caseload of 16-20 clients with social/emotional challenges
- Utilize a strengths-based approach to engage clients in developing treatment plans
- Provide therapeutic services to clients and their families in homes, schools, and community
- Participate in a multi-disciplinary team of child psychiatrists, therapists, case managers.
Teacher
Nature's Classroom Company
- Taught a number of science and outdoor related classes to children ages 8-14
- Lead groups of children on hikes and taught them about the environment around them
- Organized and facilitated activities around communication and teamwork with children.
Section Head & Trip Leader
North Country Camps
- Current
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
New York University
NY, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Goucher College
Baltimore, MD05.2019
Skills
- Decision Making
- Treatment Planning
- Leadership
- Discharge Planning
- Intervention Planning
- Project Organization
- Crisis Assessment & Intervention
- Restorative Justice Certified
- Relationship Development
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
- Restorative Justice Practices
Timeline
Forensic Social Work Intern
Center for Justice Innovation
09.2023 - Current
Event Coordinator
Events By Sheavonne
09.2022 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Pathways to Leadership
09.2022 - 05.2023
Functional Support Specialist
Community Partners
03.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher
Nature's Classroom Company
Section Head & Trip Leader
North Country Camps
- Current
Master of Arts - Social Work
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Goucher College
- Restorative Justice Practices
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