Naomi Herman
Englishtown,NJ
Summary
Compassionate School Social Worker with 20+ years of experience in public school settings. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail while implementing student programs. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families, children, and staff.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Woodbridge Township School District
Woodbridge, NJ
11.2005 - Current
- Masters in Social Work
- 20+ years as a School Social Worker on the Child Study Team.
- Case Manager for 70+ students.
- Therapeutic Counselor 40+ students.
- Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Writes Individualized Educational Plans.
- Maintains confidential case documentation.
- Participates on the Intervention and Referral Service Committee.
- Conducts student observations.
- Functions as part of a team with administration, faculty, and support service personnel.
- Works with teachers, administrators, students, parents and external support agencies to maximize treatment success.
- Implements behavioral improvements plans by working directly with teachers.
- Assists teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students.
- Documents full student social histories as part of evaluation process.
- Provides crisis intervention support for students, families and educators.
- Participates in ongoing training enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Experience with specialized programs in district.
- Experience with out of district programs.
School Social Work Intern
Marlboro Township School District
Marlboro, NJ
09.2003 - 05.2005
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Consulted with teachers, parents and outside professionals to support service plan development.
- Joined IEP meetings to observe plan development and goal establishment.
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
- Documented client social history, treatment and related information.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Visited special needs schools.
Voluntary Worker
SJK Foundation for the Blind
Long Island, NY
12.2000 - 05.2003
- Coordinated Fundraising Events
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2003
High School Diploma -
Marlboro High School
Marlboro, NJ06.1999
Skills
- IEP Writing Knowledge
- Case Management
- Therapeutic Counseling
- Emotional Support
Additional Information
- Alison Kim Levy Memorial Award Scholarship Recipient (Based on volunteer service)
- Order of Omega Inter-Fraternal Honor Society ( Based on academic performance)
- Psi Chi National Honor Society of Psychology (Based on academic performance)
- Position held- Vice-President of Psi Chi Honor Society of Psychology
Timeline
School Social Worker
Woodbridge Township School District
11.2005 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Marlboro Township School District
09.2003 - 05.2005
Voluntary Worker
SJK Foundation for the Blind
12.2000 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Marlboro High School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hofstra University
Master of Arts - Social Work
Monmouth University