Meredith Kurland-Ross
Randolph,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated School Social Worker offering 26 years of experience in education environments working
with students with learning difficulties, social, emotional and behavioral needs, and mental health
issues. Well-versed in evaluating, diagnosing and counseling students as well as conducting risk
assessments and crisis management. Possess strong problem solving and communication . Background in working in urban and suburban areas with at-risk students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Bernards Township Board Of Education
02.2006 - Current
- Provided case management, counseling, and complete social histories for elementary and high school students with learning disabilities, as well as social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
- Trained and guided teachers on how to identify and support students.
- Collaborated with schools, family services and health care providers to determine services and aid with psychosocial assessments.
- Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect and conducted screening for suicidal risk and threat assessments.
Bilingual Social Worker
Lavelle School For The Blind
09.1997 - 01.2006
- Provided individual and group counseling to students aged 5-21 with visual impairments and multiple disabilities (emotional, behavioral, physical).
- Provided crisis intervention in instances of physical and sexual abuse, suicidal and homicidal ideation, and acting out behavior, and assisted in developing crisis intervention policy and behavior management plans.
- Led parenting workshops and Spanish speaking support groups.
- Supervised two Columbia University School of Social Work graduate students.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients
Adolescent Mental Health Program Coordinator
Hudson Guild
11.1996 - 11.1997
- Designed and implemented innovative adolescent program, incorporating student feedback to further develop and improve overall mission and objectives.
- Recruited and marketed for new program, and developed all marketing materials.
- Interviewed, selected and trained peer counselors.
- Provided individual counseling for adolescent and their families.
- Led psychoeducational workshops on diversity, relational violence, substance abuse, and conflict resolution.
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
Bilingual Social Worker
Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center
06.1994 - 07.1996
- Provided individual and family therapy for children 4-17 with varying psychiatric diagnoses.
- Conducted intake, psychosocial and diagnostic assessments
- Provided case management and crisis intervention in cases of physical and sexual abuse, suicidal and homicidal ideation, antisocial acting out, and episodes of psychotic decompensation.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs
Education
Master of Science - Social Work. Minor in Law
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Majors in Psychology And Spanish
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, MO05.1992
Skills
- Counseling Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Risk Assessments
- Special Needs
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Proficient in Spanish
Timeline
School Social Worker
Bernards Township Board Of Education
02.2006 - Current
Bilingual Social Worker
Lavelle School For The Blind
09.1997 - 01.2006
Adolescent Mental Health Program Coordinator
Hudson Guild
11.1996 - 11.1997
Bilingual Social Worker
Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center
06.1994 - 07.1996
Master of Science - Social Work. Minor in Law
Columbia University in The City of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Majors in Psychology And Spanish
Washington University in St Louis
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