Runelvy M. Palmiere
Ringwood,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable social worker successful at cultivating productive relationships with students, families and teachers alike. Passionate about providing needed assistance to build social and academic skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Based Social Worker
Care Plus NJ
02.2019 - Current
- Conduct assessments of students to identify social emotional, and behavioral challenges, and recommend courses of action to overcome challenges and maximize learning.
- Work directly with general education and special education students facilitating SEL lessons.
- Develop goals and objectives for IEPs.
- Attend IR&S and IEP meetings.
- Provide crisis and supportive interventions, including district-wide risk assessments, case management, and push-in classroom support.
- Evaluate student progress through regular consultation with teachers and school administrators.
- Create inclusive parent workshops to encourage open dialogue about sensitive topics such as mental health awareness.
- Enhance students' well-being by providing individual and group therapy addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
- Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
- Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Create a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support, appropriate referrals, regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent follow-up.
Clinician
Inspire Wellness
09.2018 - Current
- Facilitate monthly family consultations with parents and caregivers.
- Address cultural and diversity issues to provide children and their families with culturally responsive care.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients, addressing their specific therapeutic needs and goals.
- Utilize evidence-based interventions such as directive and non-directive approaches to support children's unique developmental stages.
- Continuously pursue professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in play therapy techniques.
- Provide psychoeducation on the benefits of play therapy to parents, educators, and other professionals involved in the child's care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and support for each child.
- Serve as a resource for colleagues and other professionals seeking guidance on play therapy techniques and best practices.
- Conduct thorough assessments using standardized tools to identify areas of concern and inform intervention strategies.
- Monitor progress throughout treatment, adjusting interventions as necessary to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
- Empower children by teaching coping strategies through age-appropriate activities during play therapy sessions.
Mental Health Clinician
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Enhanced children and families' well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Performed case management functions to ensure overall coordination of treatment services.
- Improved engagement in therapy sessions by incorporating culturally-sensitive approaches into practice.
- Provided consultation services to schools regarding appropriate accommodations for students with unique needs, fostering inclusive educational environments.
- Assisted children in developing healthy self-esteem through targeted therapeutic activities that fostered positive self-concept formation.
- Improved parent-child relationships through facilitating family therapy sessions focused on communication and understanding.
- Reduced behavioral issues among children by teaching effective coping mechanisms and self-regulation techniques.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify underlying issues contributing to behavioral, emotional, social, and academic challenges enabling accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment recommendations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for each child.
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary to maintain safety and stability in the therapeutic environment.
- Empowered families to make positive changes through goal-setting exercises, strength-based interventions, and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Facilitated psychoeducational school-based workshops for parents on topics such as stress management, school engagement, and child development, empowering them with new knowledge and skills.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting healthy coping mechanisms and interpersonal skills in children.
Full Service Community School Director
Boys And Girls Club Of Paterson And Passaic
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Coordinated outreach activities/programs to promote student learning and academic achievement.
- Consulted with families and school personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students and their families.
- Developed programs to increase educational opportunities and social connections for children and families.
- Improved student attendance rates through the development and execution of targeted intervention strategies.
- Handled all administrative and fiscal matters.
- Developed and enhanced parental involvement in school using dedicated activities, classes, and events.
- Facilitated groups that aimed to increase school attendance, and promote student school engagement.
Director of Operations
Against All Odds Foundation
01.2008 - 08.2012
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Contributed to talent acquisition efforts by participating in recruitment activities, identifying top candidates and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, funding, and city regulations, certifications, and licensing requirements.
- Provided programmatic leadership and input for all strategic planning processes.
- Assisted in development of proposals for public and private funding and funding continuation.
- Evaluated program effectiveness to develop improved methods and take appropriate action.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ01.2008
Skills
- 12 years of experience working with children and families in various settings
- Excellent rapport-building with children and their families
- Effective in developing and implementing proactive interventions to address several client populations' needs, as well as supporting data-driven changes within the school system
- Skilled in risk assessments
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
NJ Clinical Social Work Supervisor
Certified NJ School Social Worker
Registered Play Therapist
Certificate in Sand Play
EMDR Trained
Accomplishments
Association for Play Therapy
Timeline
School Based Social Worker
Care Plus NJ
02.2019 - Current
Clinician
Inspire Wellness
09.2018 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
09.2016 - 02.2019
Full Service Community School Director
Boys And Girls Club Of Paterson And Passaic
09.2012 - 08.2016
Director of Operations
Against All Odds Foundation
01.2008 - 08.2012
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
NJ Clinical Social Work Supervisor
Certified NJ School Social Worker
Registered Play Therapist
Certificate in Sand Play
EMDR Trained
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