Melanie Progar
Medford
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Total Family Solutions
Voorheesville
06.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and resources.
- Coordinated referrals to community services and resources.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
Therapist Intern
Total Family Solutions
Voorhees
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized empathy and active listening to build relationships with clients.
- Maintained clinical documentation of goals and progress.
- Promoted client awareness and growth with therapeutic interventions.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
- Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs.
- Performed comprehensive assessments for each patient.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
Intern
Y.A.L.E. School
Cherry Hill
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated small group counseling sessions focused on topics such as anger management, peer relationships, self-esteem building.
- Supported school administrators in developing policies aimed at promoting positive behavior among students.
- Joined IEP meetings to observe plan development and goal establishment.
- Assessed and evaluated student social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Clinical Associate
Brett Dinovi and Associates
Mount Laurel
08.2022 - Current
- Supported teaching staff in day-to-day operations.
- Worked 1:1 with learners with autism and other disabilities
- Completed discrete trial training with learners
- Completed 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training
Substitute Paraprofessional
Lenape Regional HSD
Southampton
01.2021 - Current
- Supported students in a multiple disabilities classroom to help master their IEP goals
- Supervised a student with catatonia and autism 1 to 1
Sales Associate
DSW
Mount Laurel
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Maximized customer service and communication skills
- Created seasonal displays along with other team members
- Demonstrated critical problem-solving skills accurately
Sales Associate
Hollister Co
Moorestown
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided quality customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Processed transactions on register through POS terminal
- Selected floor display on overnight shifts
II
Princeton Child Development Institute
Princeton
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked 1 to 1 with pre-school and school age children diagnosed with Autism
- Assited in the office as needed with clerical tasks
Princeton Child Development Institute
Princeton
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Prepared curriculum materials for full time staff
- Assited staff in generating session materials
Education
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2025
BA - Psychology
University of Delaware
05.2022
SKILLS CITIGCP-SocialandBehavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research Substitute Teacher Certified -
05.2022
Skills
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Evidence-Based Interventions
- Goal Setting
- Behavioral Support Plans
- Social Skill Development
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Data Management
- CPI Certified September 2022
Timeline
Social Worker
Total Family Solutions
06.2025 - Current
Intern
Y.A.L.E. School
05.2024 - 08.2024
Therapist Intern
Total Family Solutions
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Associate
Brett Dinovi and Associates
08.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
DSW
06.2021 - 08.2022
Substitute Paraprofessional
Lenape Regional HSD
01.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Hollister Co
12.2018 - 12.2020
II
Princeton Child Development Institute
06.2018 - 08.2018
Princeton Child Development Institute
06.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
BA - Psychology
University of Delaware