SARA ELKERM

Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocates for clients and advances change for communities in need. Strong talent in team building, leading, motivating others and excellent customer and client relations and relationship-building skills.

Seasoned Office Manager offering leadership experience in administrative positions. Well-versed in industry practices and procedures. Top-notch management abilities in financial, personnel and clerical areas. Versatile Managing Director with proven skills across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel, and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in sports management, summer camp, and youth sports classes. Accomplished Training Manager well-versed in selecting trainers, curriculum and course plans to achieve demanding training objectives.

Proven skills in conducting assessments, planning treatments, and facilitating therapy sessions. Proficient in DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, ICD-10 codes, and CX360. Passionate about advocacy for clients' rights and community reintegration. An empathetic social worker with over 10 years of working with families at the individual level, and 3 years of experience interfacing with community liaisons, facilitating individual and group sessions, and monitoring clients' conditions to coordinate care. Excellent communicator with a knack for building lasting professional relationships. Aspiring and determined to pursue a career focusing on family and youth services.