SHANNON OLIVA
Staten Island
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with experience supporting children in school settings ranging from kindergarten through high school. Skilled in building positive relationships with students, families and educators and addressing academic, social, and emotional needs to empower students and foster a supportive learning environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create integrated service plans for at-risk students.
- Develop, implement and monitor behavioral intervention plans for students.
- Observe and assess students to determine potential need for IEP evaluation.
- Facilitate SEL push-in lessons within classrooms to promote and strengthen students' social-emotional skills.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify student needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Participate in student IEP meetings to provide input and recommendations on students' social- emotional functioning and progress towards goals.
- Provide mandated individual and group counseling services to students to promote progress towards identified goals.
- Support with crisis intervention services to students exhibiting behavioral or emotional challenges, ensuring immediate safety and support.
Social Worker/ School Counselor
Integration Charter Schools
09.2018 - 07.2025
- Provided individual and group counseling to students in a high school setting.
- Collaborated with school staff and parents to develop intervention plans for at-risk students.
- Facilitated workshops and presentations on mental health topics for students and staff.
- Maintained confidential student records and documentation of counseling sessions.
- Advocated for students and families to access community resources and support services.
- Conducted assessments and developed treatment plans for students with emotional or behavioral concerns.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques to support students experiencing immediate mental health needs.
Social Work Internship Supervisor
Integration Charter Schools
09.2019 - 08.2024
- Mentored and supervised social work interns, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to enhance their professional growth and skills development.
- Facilitated intern orientation, ensuring understanding of roles, responsibilities, and agency policies.
- Monitored and evaluated intern performance through regular meetings, progress reviews, and documented assessments.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans to align with internship goals and professional competencies.
- Provided opportunities for interns to apply theoretical concepts in practical settings, emphasizing ethical practice and cultural competence.
- Promoted reflective practice and critical thinking skills to prepare interns for independent social work practice.
Social Worker/ Therapist
George Torres & Associates
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Provide individual, and family therapy using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or other relevant therapeutic modalities.
- Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to clients' needs and goals.
- Monitor clients' progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as necessary.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including assessment results, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Direct Support Professional Shift Supervisor
On your Mark
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Provide services that promote independence to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Used person-centered planning to help individuals define their goals and develop a systematic process to help them achieve goals to increase their personal self-determination and improve their own independence.
- Actively engaged in the community to promote social inclusion for clients, organizing and participating in community events, activities, and outings that fostered social interaction and integration.
Education
Master of Social Work -
The College of Staten Island
05.2018
Skills
- Empathy and Compassion
- Student Evaluation and Assessment
- Data and Compliance Documentation
- Family support
- Active listening
- Crisis Intervention
- Community Outreach
- Student advocacy
Timeline
School Social Worker
Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School
07.2025 - Current
Social Work Internship Supervisor
Integration Charter Schools
09.2019 - 08.2024
Social Worker/ Therapist
George Torres & Associates
01.2019 - 02.2024
Social Worker/ School Counselor
Integration Charter Schools
09.2018 - 07.2025
Direct Support Professional Shift Supervisor
On your Mark
01.2011 - 01.2018
Master of Social Work -
The College of Staten Island
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