Sarah Sperduto
Annandale,NJ
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level counselor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Preservation Specialist
Catholic Charities
Flemington , NJ
10.2021 - Current
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Counselor
Bright Futures Psychiatry
Skillman, NJ
07.2018 - Current
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples and families.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Led up to 15 individual sessions per week.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Behavioral Aide
Lawrenceville High School
Lawrence, NJ
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Enhanced patient stays by creating and maintaining visual calendar of social, recreational and education activities.
- Worked with behavioral students to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior.
- Quickly identified problematic changes in student's behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Counselor
Footprints To Recovery
Hamilton, NJ
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Rider University
Trenton, NJ05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rider University
Trenton, NJ05.2014
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Community Integration
- Individual Service Plans
- Community Outreach Programs
- Client Needs Assessment
- Staff Meetings
- Mental Health Assessments
- Training Classes
- Home Visits
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent Relations
- Reading Comprehension
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Effective Working Relationships
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
Certification
- Passed NCE in May 2022.
- Applying for Licensed Associated Counselor for New Jersey.
Timeline
Family Preservation Specialist
Catholic Charities
10.2021 - Current
Behavioral Aide
Lawrenceville High School
09.2018 - 12.2020
Counselor
Bright Futures Psychiatry
07.2018 - Current
Counselor
Footprints To Recovery
11.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Rider University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rider University
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