LAURA CLEARY
Monroe,CT
Summary
I'm a creative and enthusiastic social worker passionate about supporting people to make positive changes in their lives. I have extensive experience building trust and rapport with clients with an empathetic, non-judgmental approach both in person and virtually. I am seeking an opportunity that will allow me to be a part of a team working to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of diverse peoples.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Associate
Project Well
11.2020 - Current
- Work remotely utilizing varied software and communication tools
- Assessment and intake of members for Project Well ‘food as medicine’ pilot program.
- Manage caseload of members, providing support and health education.
- Collaborate with Outreach and Dietitian team to serve members and solve problems.
Youth Services Director
Town of
Weston, CT
09.2018 - Current
- Supervise daily operations of the Youth Services department.
- Develop, market, and implement new programs for youth and parents.
- Provide crisis intervention and short-term solution focused coaching for parents.
- Facilitate community training and educational programs for youth, parents, and seniors.
Presenter
Sandy Hook Promise
10.2015 - 11.2019
- Present violence prevention programs to school assemblies and community groups.
- Train school staff and law enforcement to implement SHP programs in their schools.
Parent Coach
09.2017 - 09.2019
- 1:1 virtual parent coaching.
- Freelance writing on parenting topics.
Coalition Coordinator
Town of Ridgefield
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Coordinate substance abuse prevention and harm reduction efforts.
- Provide crisis intervention and short-term, solution focused coaching for families.
- Provide community education trainings including Narcan & Mental Health First Aid.
Educational Counselor
New Milford Youth Agency
12.2007 - 12.2015
- Develop and implement programs for youth and families.
- Facilitate support groups for parents on issues of substance use and mental health.
- Collaborate with schools for mental health support and prevention programs Post Graduate continuing education: Motivational Interviewing, Community Reinforcement & Family Training, Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Narcan Trainer, Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer, and Signs of Suicide (SOS) Trainer, Yale Child Center SPACE training (Parenting anxious children) 2.
Education
Master of Social Work -
MSW San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
St, s University
Skills
Written Communication
Remote Work
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)
Motivational Interviewing
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer
Signs of Suicide Trainer
Timeline
Outreach Associate
Project Well
11.2020 - Current
Youth Services Director
Town of
09.2018 - Current
Parent Coach
09.2017 - 09.2019
Coalition Coordinator
Town of Ridgefield
12.2015 - 12.2017
Presenter
Sandy Hook Promise
10.2015 - 11.2019
Educational Counselor
New Milford Youth Agency
12.2007 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
St, s University
Master of Social Work -
MSW San Diego State University