Thomas Palcic
Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Randolph Academy Un Free S D
Hamburg, NY
11.2014 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Conducted assessments of students' cognitive abilities, interests, personality traits and career aspirations.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
- Assisted families in understanding resources available within the community to address their needs.
- Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with special educational needs.
- Created referral networks with outside mental health professionals for additional support services when needed.
- Advised students on course selection decisions based on their goals and strengths.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques aimed at increasing positive behaviors among students.
Case Manager
Gateway Longview
Buffalo , NY
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
Assistant Supervisor, Youth Counselor
Randolph Children's Home
Randolph , NY
06.2007 - 02.2012
- Assisted families in understanding resources available within the community to address their needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment results.
- Monitored progress of clients towards goals established in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate client care and ensure continuity of services.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for clients' treatments.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reinforcement techniques such as praise or rewards.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY05.2007
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Improvements
- Conflict Mediation
- Mental Health Assessments
- Confidential Services
Certification
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervtenion for Schools trainer (TCIS)
Timeline
School Counselor
Randolph Academy Un Free S D
11.2014 - Current
Case Manager
Gateway Longview
02.2012 - 11.2014
Assistant Supervisor, Youth Counselor
Randolph Children's Home
06.2007 - 02.2012
Master of Arts - School Counseling
St. Bonaventure University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY At Fredonia
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervtenion for Schools trainer (TCIS)
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