Kwanji Valentine Jordan
Midland Park,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Clinical MSW with a strong foundation in generalist practice and a clinical concentration in family and individual therapy, complemented by expertise in casework and advocacy. Committed to leveraging skills to add value within a dynamic team while embracing opportunities for professional growth in challenging environments. Proven ability to build rapport with clients and navigate complex situations, ensuring effective support and positive outcomes. Eager to contribute to an organization prioritizing holistic care and community impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
10.2021 - Current
- Conducted therapy sessions for individuals
- Implement evidence-based interventions to help children and families based on desired goals and outcomes.
- Conduct bio psycho-social assessments and diagnose clients according to DSM-5 criteria
- Present new client cases to clinical team in weekly clinical meetings.
- Create and develop individualized clinical treatment plans and goals
- Update treatment plans every 90 days to reflect client progress
- Provide case-consultation to other clinicians during clinical meetings
- Provide grant funded weekly therapy to high school clients.
- Work collaboratively with parents, families, and teachers to advocate for high school students/clients
- Occasionally provide on-call risk assessment to high school adolescents in crisis
- Carry a minimum of 12 clients per week as per agency requirement
- Attend weekly clinical supervision with Clinical director
- Facilitate and develop curriculum for groups where needed
- Complete continuing education requirements as need for Social Worker CEU’s
Social Work Intern/Clinical Field Internship
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Individual Therapy
- Conducted initial biopsychosocial assessments with new clients
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions with clients each week.
- Created effective interventions and treatment plans based on needs of clients
- Assessed and diagnose new clients with the approval of clinical supervisor
- Intake and Advocacy
- Managed initial intake processes for aid advocacy department, addressing senior services, clinical therapy, and food pantry needs.
- Referred clients to programs and resources based on their needs
- Conducted clinical intakes and assess needs of caller
Social Work Intern/Generalist Field Internship
Bergen County Housing – CCDCDC Shelter
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Engaged in personalized client consultations.
- Performed shelter intakes by establishing files and documenting case notes.
- Conducted client meetings to revise housing plans.
- Provided case management for clients who do not have assigned case-workers
- Facilitated and developed weekly curriculum for life skills group
- Submitted weekly process recordings
- Performed client triage ahead of intake.
- Presented client cases to director for shelter response/acceptance
- Input client data to determine homelessness vulnerability scores
- Training and Advocacy
- Attended weekly group meetings with Social Work Supervisor and field interns
- Attended agency social work trainings
- Advocated for clients and their housing needs
Education
Masters Clinical Social Work - undefined
Fordham University Graduate School of Social Work
New York, N.Y.01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, N.Y.01.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite [Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point]
- Myevolve software
- Certified, NJ DOE School Social Worker
Accomplishments
- Phi Alpha National Honor Society for Academic Achievement-Fordham University
- Certified in Mental Health First Aid- National Council for Behavioral Health
Timeline
Clinician
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
10.2021 - Current
Social Work Intern/Clinical Field Internship
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
09.2019 - 04.2020
Social Work Intern/Generalist Field Internship
Bergen County Housing – CCDCDC Shelter
09.2018 - 07.2019
Masters Clinical Social Work - undefined
Fordham University Graduate School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice