Victoria Caires
Wethersfield
Summary
Diligent social worker with strong background in school social work, supporting students' emotional and social needs. Proven ability to implement effective intervention strategies and collaborate with educators and parents. Demonstrated skills in crisis management and individualized support plans.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Work
Huntington Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted with conflict resolution within counseling sessions either group or individual settings
- Provided crisis intervention
- Completed threat and risk assessments with proper district documentation
- Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program
- Worked with team to create positive behavioral intervention plans/strategies
- Attended team meetings as well as PPT meetings
- Developed and implemented students’ Individualized Education Plans
- Prepared a social or developmental history on a child when determining if there is a disability
- Identified and reported child abuse and/or neglect
- Provided staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc) affecting a students performance and behavior.
- Mentored new social work interns by providing guidance on best practices within the field of elementary school social work.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay informed of current trends and best practices in school social work.
- Partnered with outside agencies such as therapists or social workers, ensuring continuity of care between home, school, and community settings.
Social Services
Glastonbury Health Care Center
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Focused on creating and maintaining positive/healthy relationships with residents and their families
- Provided support and created individualized care plans to assist residents with adjusting to long term care
- Advocate for residents and family needs to promote dignity, individuality, and autonomy.
- Fulfill social service, Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and documentation requirements.
- Document progress in meeting the needs of residents
- Engaged with patients individually and assisted them with problem solving if needed
- Conducted social histories upon arrival of new residents
- Supported families in navigating healthcare systems, improving their ability to obtain necessary medical care and social services.
- Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Connected families with essential social services such as housing assistance, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment programs, facilitating their path toward stability.
Director of Social Services
Apple Rehab
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for initial patient assessments
- Conducted social histories upon arrival of new residents
- Document progress in meeting the needs of residents
- Help patients and their families adjust to their new surroundings
- Participated in weekly quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by connecting clients with community resources and resource agencies.
- Worked with diverse populations including: elderly, mentally ill, disabled
- Built strong and professional relationships with home health agencies, hospitals, equipment companies, attending physicians, adult day programs and more in order to better assist residents return to the community and be less likely to return to the hospital.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care plans for residents.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, improving interdepartmental collaboration.
- Advocated for resident rights and needs, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to expand resources available to residents.
Human Resources
Companions Forever
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Identified key applicant attributes
- Led recruitment efforts, streamlining processes to attract top talent and improve candidate experience.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts, including job postings, resume screening, and scheduling interviews with candidates.
- Performed background checks such as but not limited to E-Verify, HireRight, PublicData and the common CT scans
- Conducted interviews with suitable applicants
- Trained applicants in groups according to our handbook and outlines
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, ensuring smooth integration into company culture.
- High-Volume phone experience
School Social Work Intern
Noah Webster MicroSociety Elementary Magnet School
- Performed 600 hours successfully
- Completed billing and comp sheets
- Engaged with several students in small groups
- Had a caseload of students who needed individual attention
- Provided de-escalation and crisis interventions
- Conducted consultations with parents and teacher
- Taught mindfulness course to second grade classrooms
- Participated in Professional Developments to further my knowledge
School Social Work Intern
Lincoln Elementary School
- Completed 400 hours
- Partook in de-escalation and crisis interventions
- Ran several small groups
- Engaged with students individually for weekly sessions
Social Work Intern
Apple Rehab
- Successfully completed over 140 hours
- Responsible for initial patient assessments and care planning
- Conducted social histories upon arrival of new residents
- Document progress in meeting the needs of residents
- Help patients and their families adjust to their new surroundings
- Participated in weekly quality assurance interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Engaged with patients individually and assisted them with problem solving if needed
- Thoroughly completed discharge planning
- Advocate and protect the patient from abuse and improve the quality of life whenever possible
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2018
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Springfield College
Springfield, Massachusetts05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Team Player
- Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BESS)
- Dependable
- Quick Learner
- Attentive
- Motivated
- Communication Skills
- CTSEDs
Certificates
Mandated Reporting (DCF) – Social Work 100 Class – Issued: October 2014
CBITS Training – Hartford Public Schools – Issued: Winter 2019
Bounce Back Training - Norwich Public Schools - Issued: Spring 2024
Timeline
School Social Work
Huntington Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Social Services
Glastonbury Health Care Center
08.2020 - 01.2022
Director of Social Services
Apple Rehab
10.2019 - 08.2020
Human Resources
Companions Forever
06.2018 - 05.2019
School Social Work Intern
Noah Webster MicroSociety Elementary Magnet School
School Social Work Intern
Lincoln Elementary School
Social Work Intern
Apple Rehab
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Central Connecticut State University
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Springfield College
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