ROBERT ENGELHARD
Springfield,PA
Summary
Seasoned Social Worker specializing in situational assessments, conflict resolution and effective communication. Services clients to promote optimum mental, emotional and behavioral health. Worked in collaboration on a multidisciplinary teams known as the Student Assistance Program (SAP). I have been a member of both grade shool and high school SAP teams. Successfully facilitated groups focusing on various topics and conducted individual clinical sessions with all grade levels. Demonstrates psycho-social assessment, treatment planning and advocacy skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Clinical Counselor
Brandywine Counselling and Community Services
Wilmington, DE
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Compiled reports on cases and submitted them to supervisors as required.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Participated in professional development activities related to case management best practices.
Academic Advisor/Social Worker
Father Judge High School
Philadelphia, Pa
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school and home.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Contributing member of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) a multidisciplinary team solving student issues both scholastically and personally. Team collaborated with parent's/ guardian's and outside agency's to resolve the issue.
- Evaluated data gathering techniques to ensure legitimacy. Determined that data did not provide the total scope of a students progress.
- Implemented a new system that did not just focus on grades. This system allowed my focus on areas that needed improvement and enhance current strengths. These areas included grades, conduct, attendance and teacher comments. Father Judge has now incorporated this method into evaluating student progress.
- Facilitated multiple 6 week groups. Topics included social anxiety and substance abuse education.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Advised all students of the multiple resources available to them..
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
School Counselor (Clinical)
Norristown Area High School
Norristown, PA
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Tasked with handling all crisis situations.
- Developed working relationships with parent's/guardians to participate in treatment. Reminding them to provide necessary medication to the school.
- Provided academic updates and answered every question I could while maintaining our confidentiality agreement
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Supported teachers and students during Individual Education Plan (IEP) development.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to assist student's and their families. Was successful in finding student's that required outside counseling both affordable and available professionals.
Case Manager
Wilmington Veterans Affairs Hospital
Wilmington, DE
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Provided individual information and council for the mental wellbeing to the caregivers of veteran's
- Conducted weekly group sessions for to support caregiver's that were have a difficult time taking care of their loved one.
- Completed all mandatory training sessions with Caregiver.
- Facilitated application process for General and Comprehensive Programs of Caregivers. Advised caregiver of the different eligibility requirements and if they qualified for a monthly monetary payment.
- Wrote an monthly article on topics relevant to the caregiver's veteran's
- Determined if caregivers and veterans if they met the requirements to receive the Covid19 vaccine.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status..
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
Social Worker for adjudicated youth
Saint Gabriel’s Hall
Audubon, PA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted intakes of students to our residential facility
- Conducted biopsychosocial with new arrivals
- Preformed a brief presentation to new arrivals that the facility operates using the Sanctuary Model
- Explained to student reasons for using this model and the theory behind its use at a residential treatment facility for the adjudicated youth of Philadelphia
- Explained codes of conduct and what the expectations of all students during their stay
- Observed, then took the lead in conducting group sessions with 7-10 students weekly
- Co-conducted home visits to ensure the students would have a safe environment when they returned
- Conducted chart reviews on all students dating back 5 years to ensure all materials were in the correct order for audits
- Conducted individual sessions with my assigned students on a weekly basis to gauge how they are adjusting to the program
- Provided students with individual treatment plan in order to set them up for success during their stay at the facility as well as an aftercare plan when they returned home
- Provided the parent/legal guardians of every student on my caseload with weekly updates.
- Provided an initial update to the parent/legal guardian of every student checked into the facility.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
- Monitored and reviewed treatment outcomes and goal achievement.
- Studied social worker application of industry values, ethics and best practices.
- Joined IEP meetings to observe plan development and goal establishment.
- Identified age and need-appropriate mental health services.
- Observed therapy delivery, noting treatment models and techniques.
- Documented client social history, treatment and related information.
- Consulted with teachers, parents and outside professionals to support service plan development.
- Used safety and risk assessments, employing related policies and procedures.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy in individual and group settings.
- Followed Sanctuary Model of social work
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
- Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
- Visited clients at residences to assist courts with custody decisions and conduct home study assessments.
- Led family therapy sessions between children and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
Multiple, Multiple
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Completed 1st Group Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course.
- Selected to an 11 man Personal Security Detachment and was given additional training specific to providing security to the highest ranking officer and NCO in the Dyala Province of Iraq
- Additionally conducted complex combat operations throughout my first 14 month tour in Iraq.
- Upon return was promoted on my first day of eligibility to become a Non-Commissioned Officer and attained the rank of SGT.
- Supervised, trained, cross-trained and mentored personnel assigned in various occupational specialties.
- Evaluated personnel periodically on job performance and occupational-related strengths and weaknesses.
- Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.
- Was made acting platoon SGT over several NCO's with more time in service.
- Commanded up to 40 men in a combat react team.
- Received honorable discharge during 2nd deployment in Afghanistan due to a rare life-shortening medical condition my son was diagnosed with.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History/ Business Administration
Cabrini University
Wayne, PA05.2004
Skills
- Administration Collaboration
- Needs Determination
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual an group counseling
- Relationship Development
- Good work ethic
- Communication
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed graduate school, earning my master's degree in social work (MSW).
- Passed state board exam to become a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of PA.
- Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved on how to gauge the progress of student's in multiple areas. This new method has been adopted by Father Judge.
- The multitude of awards, badges, medal's and certifications I received in the Army.Most notably proud of "Hero of the wee" for the week of January 14th 2009. This is an Army Achievement Medal for the humanitarian missions I planned. While partnering with a non-profit organization called Beanie's for Baghdad I would receive toys as well as food and water to distribute to non-combatants in hostel ares.
Timeline
Clinical Counselor
Brandywine Counselling and Community Services
09.2023 - Current
Academic Advisor/Social Worker
Father Judge High School
11.2022 - 06.2023
School Counselor (Clinical)
Norristown Area High School
10.2020 - 01.2022
Case Manager
Wilmington Veterans Affairs Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2020
Social Worker for adjudicated youth
Saint Gabriel’s Hall
01.2017 - 01.2018
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
01.2007 - 01.2013
Master of Social Work - Social Work
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - History/ Business Administration
Cabrini University
- Pennsylvania State Social Work License
- License # SW139174 Expiration Date: 02/28/2025
Further certifications and transcripts available upon request.
Certification
- Pennsylvania State Social Work License
- License # SW139174 Expiration Date: 02/28/2025
Further certifications and transcripts available upon request.
References
References and clearances available upon request.
References
References and clearances available upon request.
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