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LEICY PEREZ

Social Worker
Bridgeport,CT
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LEICY PEREZ

Summary

Dedicated MSW candidate at Columbia University offering 3.5 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services, High School counseling and Child Welfare system. Looking for opportunities in Clinical Social Work concentration to serve communities by providing guidance for clients in need.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
15
Certification
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Wilbur Cross High School, New Haven, CT

Social Work Intern
2023.08 - Current (1 year & 1 month)

Job overview

• Meet with students in caseload once a week or as needed and assess goals and progress.
• Analyze data from caseload to create hypotheses related to school and student challenges.
• Co-facilitate a group for Wellness Wednesdays activities.
• Advocate for the student as part of the intervention process and contact family members/providers as needed.
• Adhere to Mandated Reporting laws. Report child abuse and neglect. Seek support from the Supervisor or Academy Leader when faced with the need to report.
• Attend the Child Study Team and other staff meetings prepared to present cases.
• Come to individual supervision prepared with questions, observations, & requests for input & feedback.
• Read and understand Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
• Identify what barriers exist for clients and their community through the lens of oppression and discrimination.
• Identify and discuss socio-economic differences and how those differences influence thought, behavior, and access to services.
• Discuss the behaviors of clients and the ways the agency, system, community, and society promote or deter them from achieving health and well-being from a Clinical Social Work perspective.

Cardinal McCloskey Community Service, Bronx, NY

Case Planner
2019.07 - 2022.09 (3 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Promotes trauma-informed, therapeutic, and working relationships with families and Implements programmatic and individual strategies for improvement.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Educates families on how their behaviors impact family functioning and child welfare involvement.
  • Aides in developing comprehensive assessments to identify familial strengths and needs while providing casework counseling that reinforces safety for children and reduces or eliminates risk factors.
  • Upholds strong collaboration and communication with ACS and maintains contact with service providers consistently for case planning and collaboration.
  • Makes diligent efforts to meet ACS minimum casework contact standards for caseload of up to 12 families and makes sure documentation reflects casework counseling dynamics.
  • Provides casework services to continually access level of family engagement, extent of behavior change related to circumstances that led to preventive referral, and level of in-home functioning.
  • Adheres to ACS standards for Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and Family Team Conferencing and incorporates action plan into case practice.
  • Refers child/family to appropriate service providers including community-based service organizations as well as city and state agencies, to promote safety and overall well-being.
  • Actively participates in supervisory sessions and ensures that documentation is updated in advance of case supervision and that documentation reflects follow-up on supervisory directives.
  • Attends and participates in all staff meetings, conferences, and required ACS/program training.

Rosenfeld Plastic Surgery, Bayside, N.Y

Medical Office Assistant
2017.10 - 2019.04 (1 year & 6 months)

Job overview

  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
  • Organized and maintained patients' charts filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information, and mandated forms.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for consultations.
  • Coordinated over 100+ patient scheduling weekly, check-in, check-out, and billing payments.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Restocked each medical room with adequate supply of medications and supplies in preparation for patients.
  • Improved timely payment of bills by developing flexible payment plans for patients.
  • Scheduled surgeries for multiple surgeons and booked operating rooms.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.

Catering Services, Columbia University, Manhattan, NY.

Faculty
2016.08 - 2017.01 (5 months)

Job overview

  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for up to 70 guests per event.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
  • Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.

Child Care, Manhattan, NY.

Summer Camp Counselor
2013.06 - 2013.08 (2 months)

Job overview

  • Worked with children of varying age (5 to 12 years old), interest, skill and developmental levels.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
  • Counseled individuals on self-discipline and personal accountability.

Education

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

Master of Science from Social Work
2023.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)

The City College of New York , New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
2018

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: Developmental Psychology, Community Psychology, Psychology of Prevention Science, Multicultural Issues in Counseling, Parent-Infant Relation, Introduction to Clinical Counseling, Family Psychology, Psychology, and Black Experience, Housing and Community Development, Experimental Psychology, and General Psychology.
  • Dean's List on 2017 Fall Semester.

Hostos Community College , The Bronx, NY

A.A from Liberal Arts & Sciences
2016

Skills

  • Crisis Situations
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Team Communication
  • Social/Mental Health Support
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Time-Resource Management
  • Organization
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Active Listener
  • Detail Oriented
  • Microsoft Office
  • ACS CONNECTIONS
  • PROMIS

Languages

Spanish
English

Certification

  • Safety and Risk
  • Infant Safe Sleep Practices
  • NY Workplace Sexual Harassment
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Identifying and Addressing Intimate Partner Violence
  • Understanding and Undoing Implicit Bias
  • Mandated Reporter
  • HIPAA
  • Confidentiality
  • Justice Center
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Sanctuary Training
  • FTC Integrated Learning Program (VILT) - SCR Reform Bill
  • Courtroom Presentation & Preparation
  • LGBTQ+

Volunteer Experience

Office Secretary|Lord and King Ministries Bible Institute

Bronx, NY - August 2014 - June 2018


  • Responded to inquiries from callers and students seeking information.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.


Group Team Leader|Lord and King Ministries Inc

Bronx, NY - September 2013 - November 2020


  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Led up individual sessions per week and group therapy meetings.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer groups, families, schools, and communities and developed strategies for intervention
  • Communicated closely with the Pastor to devise group activities, including community services.


Academic Tutor|Luis Lorens Torres School – SCAN Afterschool

December 2017 - April 2018


  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Maintained a fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.

Intership

Psychology Intern|Henry J. Carter Hospital

Manhattan, NY - May 2017 - July 2017


  • Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
  • Observed clinical psychology staff and attended hours of supervision to discuss and develop practical knowledge and abilities.
  • Conducted psychological assessments for adults and children to help address a variety of clinical concerns.
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Timeline

Social Work Intern

Wilbur Cross High School
2023.08 - Current (1 year & 1 month)

Columbia University in The City of New York

Master of Science from Social Work
2023.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)

Case Planner

Cardinal McCloskey Community Service
2019.07 - 2022.09 (3 years & 2 months)

Medical Office Assistant

Rosenfeld Plastic Surgery
2017.10 - 2019.04 (1 year & 6 months)

Faculty

Catering Services, Columbia University
2016.08 - 2017.01 (5 months)

Summer Camp Counselor

Child Care
2013.06 - 2013.08 (2 months)
  • Safety and Risk
  • Infant Safe Sleep Practices
  • NY Workplace Sexual Harassment
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Identifying and Addressing Intimate Partner Violence
  • Understanding and Undoing Implicit Bias
  • Mandated Reporter
  • HIPAA
  • Confidentiality
  • Justice Center
  • Corporate Compliance
  • Sanctuary Training
  • FTC Integrated Learning Program (VILT) - SCR Reform Bill
  • Courtroom Presentation & Preparation
  • LGBTQ+

The City College of New York

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology

Hostos Community College

A.A from Liberal Arts & Sciences
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