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Sara Raymond

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate social worker with experience in providing emotional, academic, and social support to individuals in various settings. Skilled in individual counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention, and creating a therapeutic environment. Strong advocate for promoting healthy social and emotional development in individuals struggling with mental illnesses and disabilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Department of Education
02.2018 - Current
  • Enter all data into agency's computerized system in timely manner
  • Provide emotional, academic, and social support to students
  • Monitor classroom and ensure that students are in clean and safe environment
  • Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living such as toileting and ambulating.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.

Social Work Intern

LERU Multi-service Agency
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provide individual counseling sessions to 6 adolescents twice a week
  • Participate in individual and group supervision
  • Set aside time for process recordings and administrative tasks
  • Maintained detailed case notes, ensuring accuracy and timely documentation.
  • Supported families in addressing parenting challenges through education, resource connection, and skills training workshops.
  • Maintained detailed case notes, documenting progress towards goals and critical incidents for accurate reporting.
  • Enhanced client self-sufficiency through goal setting, problem-solving, and skill-building activities.

Counselor

Maimonides Summer HUG Program
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Monitor and enforce camp rules and structure
  • Responded effectively to daily crises and worked under the supervision of a licensed social worker, offering immediate support to clients in distress
  • Promote and support healthy social and emotional development in children and adolescents struggling with mental illnesses
  • Facilitate daily therapeutic groups.
  • Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
  • Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
  • Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.

Social Work Intern

YACHAD Jewish Union Foundation
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provide social, recreational activities, and family support
  • Provided empathetic and client-centered support to over 20 individuals facing mental health challenges
  • Provide weekly individual counseling sessions to young and middle aged adults
  • Facilitate daily therapeutic groups
  • Set aside time for process recordings and administrative tasks.
  • Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
  • Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work -

Touro University
New York, New York
05.2023

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Psychology -

Mercy College
New York, New York
05.2018

Skills

  • Individual counseling
  • Group therapy
  • Crisis intervention
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Cultural competency
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Time management
  • Ability to work in high-stress situations
  • Ability to motivate and empower clients
  • Effective Communication
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Behavior Management
  • Client Advocacy

Certification

  • Licensed Master Social Work
  • School Social Worker, Provisional Certificate
  • Certified Teacher's Assistant

Personal Information

Title: lmsw

Timeline

Social Work Intern

LERU Multi-service Agency
09.2022 - 05.2023

Counselor

Maimonides Summer HUG Program
07.2022 - 08.2022

Social Work Intern

YACHAD Jewish Union Foundation
09.2021 - 05.2022

Paraprofessional

Department of Education
02.2018 - Current

Master's Degree in Social Work -

Touro University

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Psychology -

Mercy College

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