Shariva Reed
East Orange,NJ
Summary
School Counselor with six years of experience enhancing academic, social, and emotional growth for diverse student populations. Holds a New York State Mental Health Counseling Limited Permit, providing effective mental health counseling across age groups. Expertise in child welfare and social work, utilizing trauma-informed care and evidence-based interventions to support student success. Committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment that prioritizes student well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor LP
Footprints Mental Health Counseling
Bronx, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered individual, group, and family counseling for clients facing mental health challenges.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to achieve emotional and behavioral goals.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify client needs and strengths.
- Provided crisis intervention and safety planning for clients in acute distress.
- Maintained accurate client records in compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Advocated for clients by connecting them to community resources and support services.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care for clients.
School Counselor
Harlem Children Zone Promise Academy High School
Harlem, NY
08.2020 - Current
- Develope, design, and coach Social Emotional Learning sessions for 9th and 10th graders, utilizing Project Wayfinder and Naviance for college and career readiness.
- Provide At-Risk, Individual, and Group Counseling Sessions, aligning with IEP mandates.
- Plan, lead, and coordinate with stakeholders to support student success and enhance parent-teacher relationships.
- Plan and lead staff and parent meetings for student success.
- Spearhead interventions for the highest need students by collaborating with external agencies for safety plans, academic plans, and crisis interventions.
- Collect and analyze data for attendance meetings and Social Emotional Learning.
- Advocate for student growth in collaboration with teachers, parents, and guardians.
- Facilitate Advisory and College/Career Readiness lessons, utilizing the Naviance database.
- Assist students with college applications, demonstrate the college search process, and retrieve academic data for reporting.
- Chair 504 Plan meetings and coordinate accommodations
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and strengths.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
- Provided individual counseling to students facing academic and personal challenges.
Child Protective Specialist I
Office of Children and Family Services
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Received, reviewed, and documented reports of child abuse and neglect from mandated reporters and the public.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to determine the severity of allegations and the need for immediate intervention.
- Gathered and verified information from multiple sources, including law enforcement, medical professionals, educators, and social services agencies.
- Maintained strict adherence to state laws, policies, and confidentiality regulations while handling sensitive case information.
- Conducted professional and trauma-informed interviews to gather accurate case details.
- Maintained detailed, accurate case notes in the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (CONNECTIONS).
- Adhered to New York State Social Services Law (SSL) and Child Protective Services (CPS) regulations.
- Stayed updated on policy changes, child welfare laws, and best practices through continuous training.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Study - Mental Health Counseling
Alfred University CITE
Brooklyn, NY01.2025
Master’s in Education - School Counseling
College At St. Rose
Albany, NY05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Anthropology and Social Work
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY05-2014
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Couples and family therapy
- Program planning and academic action
- Social emotional learning strategies
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Parent-teacher engagement
- Database management systems
- Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
- Mental health assessments
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Client advocacy and support
- Effective communication practices
- Team collaboration skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mental health assessment
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Permanent NYS Public School Teaching Certification: School Counseling
- Permanent NJS School Counseling Certification
- NYS Mental Health Therapist, Limited Permit
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor LP
Footprints Mental Health Counseling
08.2024 - Current
School Counselor
Harlem Children Zone Promise Academy High School
08.2020 - Current
Child Protective Specialist I
Office of Children and Family Services
02.2017 - 01.2020
Certificate of Advanced Study - Mental Health Counseling
Alfred University CITE
Master’s in Education - School Counseling
College At St. Rose
Bachelor of Arts - Social Anthropology and Social Work
Dowling College
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