Violeta Ramirez
Lodi
Summary
Aspiring counselor seeking admission to a Master’s in Counseling Psychology program to develop clinical skills and support individuals facing emotional and medical challenges, with a focus on chronic illness and transplant populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Preservation Services Worker
Care Plus NJ – Families First Program
Fair Lawn, NJ
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with DCPP to support at-risk families and prevent child removal
- Assist with resource access, financial stability, and parenting skills
- Promote safe and healthy family environments
- Developed individualized service plans to support family stability and enhance child well-being.
- Coordinated with community resources to provide families access to essential services and support networks.
- Educated families on coping strategies and parenting techniques to promote healthy relationships and resilience.
Visitation Specialist
Care Plus NJ
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervised parent-child visits in cases involving neglect or abuse
- Ensured safe interactions and documented observations
- Applied trauma-informed and family-centered approaches
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Felician University
Rutherford, NJ12.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Crisis intervention and family support
- Trauma-informed care
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Cultural competence and empathy
- Research and analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Case management
- Case documentation
- Active listening
- Documentation and reporting
- Organization and multitasking
- Positive attitude
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Professional Goals
- Become a licensed counselor
- Specialize in transplant patients and chronic illness populations
- Provide mental health support for adjustment, anxiety, and depression
Timeline
Family Preservation Services Worker
Care Plus NJ – Families First Program
12.2024 - Current
Visitation Specialist
Care Plus NJ
02.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Felician University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bergen Community College