Madison Florio
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate social worker with a strong foundation in social services and a genuine commitment to empowering individuals and communities. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of social work principles and practices gained through academic training and hands-on experience. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing personalized intervention plans, and advocating for client needs. Proven ability to establish rapport with diverse populations and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate positive outcomes. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic social work environment where I can utilize my skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
RUMC Behavioral Health Outpatient
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for outpatient treatment seekers with behavioral health or substance use disorders
- Collaborate with teams to determine suitable treatment programs based on assessments
- Facilitate intake processes and coordinate referrals
- Ensure tailored support and resources for patient recovery
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with medical standards
- Stay updated on available resources and treatment options
- Collaborate with external agencies to enhance access to mental health services
- Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and cultural competence in patient interactions
- Assisted individuals in addressing mental health concerns, symptoms, and stressors through psychotherapy sessions
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients
- Documented weekly progress notes.
Group Leader Counselor
UAU
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated team-building activities and organized daily schedules for groups of 15-20 campers aged 5-6
- Ensured the safety and well-being of campers by implementing and enforcing camp rules and regulations, resulting in zero major incidents throughout the summer
- Mentored and provided emotional support to campers, resolving conflicts and promoting positive peer interactions among diverse groups of children
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to plan and execute themed events and weekly camp-wide activities.
Social Work Intern
Project Hospitality
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked in the drug harm prevention program directly with recovering drug and alcohol users and the hiv/aids population
- Offered supportive individual and group counseling services
- Co-facilitated group therapy sessions
- Assisted and completed with intakes and reassessments for clients
- Assisted with referrals made for medical appointments and
Part time produce worker
Shoprite
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Pack out produce for customers
- Customer service assistance
- Responsible for making fruit platters and special orders for customers.
Social Work Intern
Person Centered Care Services
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Completed residential emergency needs project for those with developmental disabilities who have no place to live
- Assisted the FI dept
- With reviewing files to ensure certain documentations are in compliance
- Reached out to care managers or support brokers to obtain documentation for disabled clients life plans, and updated them in their eVero system
- Making program recommendations for disabled clients.
Part time after school program staff
Bricks 4 Kidz
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Worked directly with elementary school students and assisted with after school activities
- Helped children design and make different projects using legos.
Education
Masters in Social Work -
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY05.2024
Bachelors in Social Work -
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY05.2023
Skills
- Time management
- Organization
- Leadership experience
- Documentation
- Strong Communication
- Empathetic
- Crisis Response
- Mental Health Support
- Individual Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Psychosocial assessments
Training
- Developing staff through effective team building and collaboration RUMC training 12/6/23
- Laughter is the best medicine: Healing through humor RUMC training, 11/30/23
- Narcan trained, 10/11/23
- Overview of Different Types of Disabilities, 3/23/22
- Fire, Health and Safety training, 3/24/22
- Handling Aggressive Behaviors training, 3/24/22
- Preventing, Identifying, and Responding to abuse and neglect training, 3/24/22
- Sexual Harassment training, 3/24/22
Timeline
Social Work Intern
RUMC Behavioral Health Outpatient
09.2023 - 04.2024
Group Leader Counselor
UAU
07.2023 - 08.2023
Social Work Intern
Project Hospitality
09.2022 - 05.2023
Part time produce worker
Shoprite
06.2022 - 05.2023
Social Work Intern
Person Centered Care Services
03.2022 - 05.2022
Part time after school program staff
Bricks 4 Kidz
08.2019 - 01.2022
Masters in Social Work -
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Bachelors in Social Work -
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York