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Art, journal-ling, dancing and snowboarding.
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Yocheved Jacobs

Tel Aviv IL,Israel

Summary

Hardworking and passionate Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Respectful and compassionate professional serving community by providing guidance for clients in need. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Eager to secure entry-level social worker position and help team achieve company goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Hostel (For The Mentally Disabled Population)
Ramat Gan
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • The hostel housed about 60 mentally disabled people (low- moderate functioning)
  • was assigned 3 personal cases, and once a week co-led a dynamic group of 7 higher functioning women who lived with in the community.
  • Held therapy meetings with in the hostel as well as the work place for the higher functioning people.
  • Each client is diagnosed with a different diagnosis.
  • Once every two weeks held a therapy session for a high functioning man with autism in a different location.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, reports and filled out claims of concern regarding different mates in the hostel.
  • Participated in meetings, workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Interacted with legal guardians by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Assisted fellow team members at psychiatrist appointments and evaluation appointment for our tenants.

Intern

Welfare Family And Individual Department
Holon
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Was assigned six clients (age ranged from 9-57 years old). Focused on different needs for each client.
  • The worked varied with rights for the citizen and newly immigrants, dynamic therapy, play therapy.
  • Reported back to one of the social workers who specialized in law regarding youth at risk. Had an hour plus meeting with her once a week to debrief and analyze each case.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams (other social workers in the welfare) to develop solutions.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Participated in intakes and presentations related to cases to gain knowledge and experience.
  • Interacted with clients by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • made home visits to ensure the clients needs were met and to see what other measures can be taken.

Internship Student

Middle School For Children At Risk
Tel Aviv Israel
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Met one on one with a 11 year old girl who comes from a troubled and unsecured home.
  • the meetings mostly were based on dynamic therapy.
  • Reported to and was guided by the school social worker.
  • Interacted with parents, teachers and advisers regarding the child's needs.

Volunteer

Israeli Defense Force
Israel
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • At the age of 18 I came to Israel from New York to volunteer for the IDF.
  • I drafted as a personal trainer, trained 3 months on the Wingate campus in Netanya (Bahhad 8). Was placed in my unit (Lochama Electroni Gdud psagot) in April 2018.
  • I was the only certified instructor on the base.
  • I was in charge of 12 plugot's fitness.
  • I physically trained the combat soliers, tested them for their fitness levels.
  • Held meetings with the commanders and maagad of the gdud to ensure the qualification of the soliers and their physical ability to fulfill the fitted training to become a combat solider for our unit.
  • I had the privilege of motivating, training and befriending incredible individuals.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey professional information to commanders and sergeants.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Focused on the health and the well-being of our soliers.
  • managed the gym on the base.

Education

Bachelor Social Science - Social Work

Bar Ilan University
Ramat Gan
07.2023

No Degree - General Studies- Science Track

Hebrew University's Rothberg International School
Jerusalem
06.2020

Skills

  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
  • Clerical Support
  • Presentations
  • Creative and Resourceful
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Fast Learner
  • Public Speaking
  • English and Hebrew Fluency
  • Client Relationships
  • Analytics
  • Compassionate

Art, journal-ling, dancing and snowboarding.

Dedicated and compassionate individual with a natural flair for empathy and a genuine passion for connecting with others. Beyond my professional attributes, I am actively engaged in artistic pursuits such as painting, drawing, journaling, and dancing, reflecting my creativity and appreciation for the arts. Outside of that, my love for snowboarding and various physical activities underscores my energetic and adventurous nature. Eager to embrace new challenges, learn valuable skills, and foster professional growth.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Intern

Hostel (For The Mentally Disabled Population)
09.2022 - 06.2023

Intern

Welfare Family And Individual Department
09.2021 - 06.2022

Internship Student

Middle School For Children At Risk
01.2021 - 06.2021

Volunteer

Israeli Defense Force
01.2018 - 07.2019

Bachelor Social Science - Social Work

Bar Ilan University

No Degree - General Studies- Science Track

Hebrew University's Rothberg International School

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