Valerie Culkin
Centereach,NY
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Case Worker with strong ability in effective case management and excellent communication skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Case Worker
Berkshire Farms Center and Services for Youth
Melville, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Manages 8-10 therapeutic cases, conducts assessment of families strengths, needs, assesses problem areas and resources to effect growth and change.
- Participates in development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive treatment and discharge plan.
- Delivers effective case management services ensuring youth receive required medical, dental and mental health appointments. Provide frequent and regular guidance and support to families including family skill development and supervised visitation.
- Conducts casework contacts with families weekly in their homes and community settings to focus on treatment goals. Engages youth and family by developing effective and caring relationships. Ensures youth are in safe, secure environments.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders including NYS Office of Children and Family Services, Dept. of Social Services, family court and other agencies.
- Ability to handle crisis intervention in a solution focused manner. Demonstrated problem solving and creative thinking skills. Knowledge of assessments, treatment planning and goal setting.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment in a fast-paced and energetic culture. Provides support to team members.
Child Care Worker
Little Flower Children and Family Services of NY
Wading River, NY
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for youth ranging in age from 18-21 yrs. old
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergencies or difficult situations involving foster youth in this group home.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Assistant Behavioral Intervention Specialist
YAI (Young Adult Institute)
Bay Shore, NY
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Supervising young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Transporting young adults within the community.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student's individualized programs.
- Completed continuous assessments by the Behavior Intervention Specialist and documented updates to care and planning to maintain current records.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Teacher Aide/ Teaching Assistant
Middle Country Public School District
Selden, NY
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Build strong relationships with teachers and students
- Great organizational skills and ability to quickly multi-task between four teachers to reach daily goals.
- Self-motivation, creativity and enjoyment in working with children.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Sociology
SUNY Old Westbury
05.2020
One Year Word Processing Degree
Katharine Gibbs School - New York City
New York, NY06-1988
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking
- Organization and Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Communication
- Team Management
- Cultural Awareness
Additional Information
- Leadership
- Data Collection and Documentation
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Analysis
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Foster Care Case Worker
Berkshire Farms Center and Services for Youth
09.2021 - Current
Child Care Worker
Little Flower Children and Family Services of NY
05.2021 - 08.2021
Assistant Behavioral Intervention Specialist
YAI (Young Adult Institute)
08.2020 - 12.2020
Teacher Aide/ Teaching Assistant
Middle Country Public School District
01.2012 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Art - Sociology
SUNY Old Westbury
One Year Word Processing Degree
Katharine Gibbs School - New York City
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