Alexis Van Patrick
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with diverse populations to support mental health and wellness. Well-verse in applying combination of holistic and cognitive approaches to facilitate healing. Organized and educated in program administration for high-risk populations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker 2
Garden State Youth Correction
Bordentown, NJ
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes within an electronic health record system.
- Served as a liaison between multiple departments within the organization, facilitating communication between teams.
- Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.
- Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
Special Education Co-Teacher
Uncommon Schools
Camden, NJ
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff, parents, and administrators on best practices in educating students with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student abilities to determine appropriate services and accommodations.
- Facilitated meetings with parents, teachers, therapists, administrators. to discuss goals for students' educational programs.
- Maintained appropriate contacts with district, intermediate units and state special education leaders in continued compliance of special education programs.
Social Worker
Delta-T Group, North Jersey Inc.
Woodbridge, NJ
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Actively advocated for systemic change within organizations that serve vulnerable populations.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
Princeton, NJ
04.2014 - 01.2021
- Hired and trained new food service personnel to maintain high productivity levels of staff.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Ricestuff Learning Center
Ewing , NJ
06.2010 - 02.2017
- Resolved behavior issues and conflicts among participants, facilitating productive conversations and developing atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Established student-led code of conduct and personal accountability system to facilitate individual buy-in and engagement from participants.
- Maintained state licensing and code details, performing routine assessments to verify compliance.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
National University
San Diego, CA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Ewing High School
Ewing, NJ06.2012
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Documentation and Reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Solutions Development
- Systems Implementation
- Workflow Optimization
Timeline
Social Worker 2
Garden State Youth Correction
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Co-Teacher
Uncommon Schools
04.2023 - 07.2023
Social Worker
Delta-T Group, North Jersey Inc.
10.2019 - 09.2022
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
04.2014 - 01.2021
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Ricestuff Learning Center
06.2010 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
National University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Lincoln University
High School Diploma -
Ewing High School
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