Runelvy Palmiere
Ringwood,NJ
Summary
Experienced School Social Worker skilled in IEP development and compliance. Enhances student outcomes through crisis intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration. Focused on fostering family engagement and implementing trauma-informed care strategies to support emotional well-being and academic achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker / CST Case Manager
South Hackensack School District
South Hackensack, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Manage a caseload of 16 out-of-district students as CST Case Manager, ensuring compliance with NJAC 6A:14
- Coordinate the IEP process (referral, eligibility, annual reviews, reevaluations)
- Facilitate and document CST and IEP meetings
- Served as liaison among families, districts, and providers to facilitate communication and support
- Provide IEP-mandated counseling targeting emotional regulation and behavior
- Monitored IEP goals, adjusting interventions to ensure student progress
- Deliver daily student support to promote access to instruction
- Implement Tier 1 (MTSS/I&RS;) interventions for tardiness
- Supported attendance improvement by implementing proactive strategies
- Collaborate on programming and placement decisions
- Synthesize evaluations into actionable recommendations
Clinician
Inspire Wellness
Glen Rock, NJ
09.2018 - Current
- Assess client needs and develop tailored treatment plans for effective support.
- Facilitate therapeutic play sessions to support emotional development and expression.
- Engage with caregivers and schools to facilitate communication and support for clients.
Clinical Program Manager
CarePlus NJ
Paramus, NJ
02.2019 - 08.2024
- Provided school-based mental health services within Bogota School District across four schools (elementary-high school)
- Developed and implemented plans aligned with IEP and MTSS/I&RS supports, improving student outcomes
- Delivered individual and group counseling
- Supported students across developmental levels by adapting interventions to meet individual needs
- Facilitated staff trainings and parent workshops, enhancing community engagement and support for mental health initiatives
- Partnered with school administrators, CST, and staff to improve communication and coordination
- Ensured compliance with district and agency standards
Mental Health Clinician
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
Newark, NJ
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Delivered individual and family therapy to enhance coping skills and promote mental wellness, leading to improved client resilience and emotional stability.
- Conducted crisis interventions and assessments to ensure immediate support and safety for clients
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs, facilitating targeted interventions and progress tracking.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate mental health services, ensuring holistic and comprehensive care for clients.
Full Service Community School Director
Boys & Girls Club of Paterson & Passaic
Paterson, NJ
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Directed programs addressing academic and social needs, resulting in improved student support
- Enhanced student attendance through targeted engagement strategies, leading to increased school involvement
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand and strengthen student services
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01-2008
Skills
- IEP development and compliance
- Case management
- Social history
- MTSS interventions
- Risk and threat assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Individual and group counseling
- SEL and trauma-informed care
- Family engagement
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Out-of-district coordination
- Play therapy techniques
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NJ)
- NJ Certified School Social Worker
- NJ Clinical Social Work Supervisor
- Registered Play Therapist
- EMDR, G-TEP, R-TEP Trained
- Teen Mental Health First Aid - Instructor
Timeline
School Social Worker / CST Case Manager
South Hackensack School District
09.2024 - Current
Clinical Program Manager
CarePlus NJ
02.2019 - 08.2024
Clinician
Inspire Wellness
09.2018 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
09.2016 - 02.2019
Full Service Community School Director
Boys & Girls Club of Paterson & Passaic
09.2012 - 08.2016
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Rutgers University