Quandra Milton
Newark,NJ
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support individuals and communities in need. Dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 3-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Development Specialist
Family Connections
02.2021 - Current
- Collaborated in creating programming structure and scheduling for 100+ youth in school based setting
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Developed individual and group programs to encourage prosocial behaviors.
- Managed budget by analyzing current spending, organizing purchases by category, and monitoring cash flow over time
- Engaged with parents and students, assessing well-being of students through welfare checks
- Created promotional and informational flyers for events and general knowledge of programming.
Clinical Intern
Family Connections
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted therapeutic individual sessions
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Documented services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
School Social Work Intern
Thirteenth Avenue School
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Facilitated social skills groups with 20 or more students per group
- Assisted in client assessments and treatment plans.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans
Cashier
Shoprite
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Engaged with diverse customers using interpersonal skills and knowledge of human behavior to ensure desirable experience
- Collaborated with customers and supervisors to evaluate and solve grievances pertaining to merchandise, services, and prices
- Educated customers with EBT and WIC transactions ensuring costumers receive full extent of what their benefits offer
- Responsible for balanced cash drawer at end of shift.
Special Needs Volunteer
Montclair State University, Special Friends Volunteer
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted and engaged children with special needs during stimulating activities
- Collaborated with peers to come up with activity plan to support child's needs
- Deescalated and used redirection to counter behavioral problems
- Engaged and built rapport with parents regarding their child
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University Newark
Newark, NJ05.2023
Bachelor of Social Work -
Rutgers University Newark
Newark, NJ2020
Skills
- Educational Opportunities
- Creative Solutions
- Conflict Resolution
- Support Networks
- MS Office
- Case Notes
- Cultural Competency
Accomplishments
Passed ASWB LSW exam in New Jersey
Certification
School Social Worker Certification
Timeline
Clinical Intern
Family Connections
09.2022 - 05.2023
Youth Development Specialist
Family Connections
02.2021 - Current
School Social Work Intern
Thirteenth Avenue School
09.2019 - 05.2020
Cashier
Shoprite
09.2018 - 01.2020
Special Needs Volunteer
Montclair State University, Special Friends Volunteer
12.2015 - 01.2018
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University Newark
Bachelor of Social Work -
Rutgers University Newark
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