PATRICK CAFFREY
Hauppauge,NY
Summary
To fulfill a position as a social worker in which I could bring expertise and knowledge that add to the professional growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Work Intern
Hauppauge Middle School
Hauppauge, NY
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Individual and group counseling sessions for 11-14 year-old students
- Managed crisis situations effectively to ensure student safety and support.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive student support plans.
- Participated in Committee on Special Education meetings to discuss student progress and needs.
- Managed IEP goals and documented notes to track progress and ensure compliance with educational standards
- Complete school history report and updates
- Observe students in classrooms to monitor behavior
School Social Work Intern
Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Incarcerated Education
Bellport, NY
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Individual and group counseling sessions for 16-19 year old students
- Assisting with new students' registration for the program
- Coordinated outreach to assess formerly incarcerated adolescents for school, trade school, or employment registration
- Conducted intake tests to evaluate student needs
- Supported supervisor by providing timely updates on court-related matters
- Monitor students' behaviors in classrooms
CASEWORKER, Brightwaters & East Massapequa, NY
MercyFirst
Brightwaters & East Massapequa, NY
07.2025 - Current
- Managed a caseload of residents at the group homes.
- Provided support to clients navigating social services and community resources.
- Escorted youth to court hearings to ensure their attendance.
- Held monthly meetings to review and discuss progress updates for each youth in the program.
- Delivered casework counseling to assigned youth, fostering personal development and addressing individual needs.
- Conduct psychosocial interviews and write a psychosocial.
- Conduct genogram interviews and write genograms.
- Facilitated communication between clients and external agencies to ensure resource access.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and service outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and program effectiveness.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting support strategies as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
YOUTH SUPPORT COUNSELOR II, BRIGHTWATERS, NY
MercyFirst
BRIGHTWATERS, NY
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Supervised and provided emotional support to children age 14-20, fostering a safe and nurturing environment
- Documented clients' behavior and activities to track progress and inform treatment plans
- Assisted children with independent living skills, enhancing their ability to transition to adulthood
YOUTH SUPPORT COUNSELOR I, BRIGHTWATERS, NY
MercyFirst
BRIGHTWATERS, NY
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Supervised and provided emotional support to children age 14-20, fostering a safe and nurturing environment
- Documented clients' behavior and activities to track progress and inform care plans
- Supported children in acquiring essential independent living skills
Student Calling Program NETWORKER, SELINGROVE, PA
Suffolk University
SELINGROVE, PA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Engaged alumni to solicit donations for Susquehanna University, strengthening relationships and enhancing donor experience.
- Facilitated calls with alumni for fundraising efforts
- Developed strong professional relationships with diverse stakeholders across campus.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY01-2025
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND MUSIC - PSYCHOLOGY AND MUSIC
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA05-2023
Skills
- Development of counseling techniques
- Works well with children and adolescents
- Client advocacy
- Counseling techniques development
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Child and adolescent support
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Case information confidentiality
- Risk assessment strategies
Certification
LMSW, 3/26/2026, School Certification, Provisional
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
- University Choir, 2019, 2023
- Phi Mu Delta - Mu Alpha Chapter, Susquehanna University, Served as president and vice president, 2020, 2023
- Orientation Team Leader, Susquehanna University, 2022, 2022
- Student Activities Committee, Susquehanna University, 2022, 2023
- B- Foundation, Executive Director, Susquehanna University, 2022, 2023
- Go Short Program - Puerto Rico Susquehanna University, 2023-01
Timeline
CASEWORKER, Brightwaters & East Massapequa, NY
MercyFirst
07.2025 - Current
YOUTH SUPPORT COUNSELOR II, BRIGHTWATERS, NY
MercyFirst
03.2025 - 07.2025
School Social Work Intern
Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Incarcerated Education
09.2024 - 06.2025
School Social Work Intern
Hauppauge Middle School
09.2023 - 06.2024
YOUTH SUPPORT COUNSELOR I, BRIGHTWATERS, NY
MercyFirst
06.2023 - 03.2025
Student Calling Program NETWORKER, SELINGROVE, PA
Suffolk University
09.2022 - 05.2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY AND MUSIC - PSYCHOLOGY AND MUSIC
Susquehanna University
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook