SHARI SCHWARTZ
Northport
Summary
Professional and passionate social worker dedicated to providing individuals with a trusting and therapeutic relationship to facilitate effective outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Self-employeed
09.2020 - 08.2025
- Delivered play-based therapeutic interventions for children to address emotional, behavioral, and social challenges
- Utilized therapeutic techniques to help children express feelings, improve coping strategies, and build resilience
- Assisted children and families in navigating remote learning environments, ensuring engagement, participation, and academic success
- Educated and coached parents and caregivers on child development, effective behavior management techniques, and strategies for supporting their child's emotional well-being
Program Supervisor
SCOPE Education Services
04.2016 - 09.2020
- Responsible for children ages 4-12 in after-school childcare program
- Developed, directed, and supervised the daily activity programs
- Performed administrative and financial management functions relating to time sheets, attendance, supply orders, inventory, and fire and evacuation drills
- Supervised group leaders, assistants, and childcare aides
- CPR and MAT certified
Case Management Administrator
Federation of Organizations
05.2010 - 01.2016
- Assessed case management eligibility for adults with mental illness
- Collaborated with agencies throughout Suffolk County to ensure continuity of care for clients
- Attended discharge conferences at psychiatric hospital
- Provided crisis intervention
- Supervised assistant case managers
Parent Trainer/Play Therapist
Kids First Evaluation and Advocacy Center, Inc.
07.2005 - 04.2010
- Conducted play therapy for pre-school and school-aged children at school and home settings
- Identified family needs and linked families with community resources
- Educated parents to assist their child in reaching IEP goals, including behavior management
Professional Organizer, Owner
The Organizing Touch
School Social Worker
Variety Child Learning Center
School Social Worker
Variety Child Learning Center
Early Intervention Family Support Coordinator
Children’s Center for Therapy & Learning
Perinatal Social Worker
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Education
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYSkills
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Behavioral change strategies
- Proficient writing skills
- Advocacy & empowerment
- Trauma informed
- Variety of therapeutic approaches
Affiliations
Psi Chi International Honor Society
Certification
New York Licensed Master Social Worker and School Social Worker
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Self-employeed
09.2020 - 08.2025
Program Supervisor
SCOPE Education Services
04.2016 - 09.2020
Case Management Administrator
Federation of Organizations
05.2010 - 01.2016
Parent Trainer/Play Therapist
Kids First Evaluation and Advocacy Center, Inc.
07.2005 - 04.2010
Professional Organizer, Owner
The Organizing Touch
School Social Worker
Variety Child Learning Center
School Social Worker
Variety Child Learning Center
Early Intervention Family Support Coordinator
Children’s Center for Therapy & Learning
Perinatal Social Worker
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adelphi University
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