Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Valerie Gedeon

Elizabeth,NJ

Summary

Experienced social worker with a deep understanding of social justice issues and the various systems that impact marginalized communities. Committed to developing and implementing effective programs to support communities in need. Skilled in building strategic partnerships, advocating for clients, and driving positive change for underserved populations. Demonstrated passion for social work, evident through securing an independent internship with DCP&P, gaining valuable insights into interdisciplinary case practices and participating in comprehensive in-service training programs. This experience ultimately led to a position offer with the state agency. Dedicated to advocating for marginalized immigrant communities through work with NJ Haiti Partners, a nonprofit organization focused on providing resources, guidance, and fostering partnerships and volunteerism for Haitian migrants in New Jersey.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

DCP&P -Division of Child Protection and Permanency
Cranford, NJ
10.2023 - Current
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Ensured client documentation remained accurate, compliant and current.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.

Food Service Worker

Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
03.2022 - 10.2023

Cashier/Customer Service

OTG Newark Airport
Newark, NJ
09.2021 - 03.2022

Education

Bachelor In Liberal Arts - Sociology

Kean University
Union, NJ
12.2022

High school or equivalent - undefined

Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy High School
Elizabeth, NJ
06.2019

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Client advocacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case documentation

Languages

Haitian Creole - Native
English - Native

Timeline

Social Worker

DCP&P -Division of Child Protection and Permanency
10.2023 - Current

Food Service Worker

Overlook Medical Center
03.2022 - 10.2023

Cashier/Customer Service

OTG Newark Airport
09.2021 - 03.2022

High school or equivalent - undefined

Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy High School

Bachelor In Liberal Arts - Sociology

Kean University