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CHILD LIFE VOLUNTEER
Professional Summary

Social Worker talented at setting patients at ease and structuring treatment plans around each patients strengths and goals. Passionate about working with children and families and committed to providing the highest level of care to patients. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting. Adept at identifying and documenting cases of child abuse. Skilled at finding and implementing the best possible solutions.

Skill Highlights
  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Social History Intake
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Extensive child development knowledge
  • Training in grief counseling
  • Team player
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Patient-centered care
  • Behavioral therapy
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Behavior Management Plans
  • Goal Setting
  • Treatment Coordinator
  • Child-Parent counseling
  • Strengths-based counseling
  • Problem solving
  • Training in PTSD
  • Violence prevention
  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Strong communicator
  • Program development
  • Expressive arts therapy
  • Suicide prevention training
Accomplishments
  • Graduated cum laude from Binghamton University's College of Community and Public Affairs
  • Awarded membership to Phi Kappa Phi National Honors Society
  • Created a learning skills program for students with diagnosed learning disabilities.
  • Effectively managed caseloads of more than 15 clients at any given time.
  • Helped more than 10 students reach their Individual Education Program goals.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills through conducting needs assessments and developing a School-Based Mental Health program design
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills through Clinical Play Therapy presentation.
Education and Training
Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Se 05/2013 Masters: Social Work New York, NY, USA

Coursework in Psychology, Leadership, Clinical Social Work and Trauma Counseling

Member of Fordham Student Mentorship Club
University of Wisconsin La Crosse 2013 Non-Matriculated Undergraduate Course: Therapeutic Recreation La Crosse, WI

Workshop in therapeutic recreation explored normal grief reactions in children and provided information on communicating with children dealing with grief and loss.This course met the Child Life Council's eligibility requirement to take the national certification examination in child life.

Skills and knowledge acquired upon completion:

  • Explain the natural grief reactions in children according to age and developmental level Identify common responses to death across various countries and cultures
  • Knowledge of how to prepare children for the death of a sibling
  • Knowledge of how to prepare children for the death of a parent
  • Knowledge of the ethical and moral issues surrounding death and dying
  • Demonstrates ability to work empathetically with children when they face end of life decisions.
State University of New York at Binghamton, Coll 05/2011 Bachelor of Science: Human Development Vestal, NY, USA

Coursework in Psychology, Sociology, Casework and Human Development

Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization

Member of Alpha Epsilon Phi

Awarded Dean's List for Academic Achievement
Professional Experience
Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center April 2013 Child Life Volunteer
New Hyde Park, NY
  • Manage the Dayroom by cleaning and organizing toys and keeping track of items distributed to patients 06/2010 – 08/2010
  • Facilitate bedside activities for patients who are unable to leave their rooms
  • Engage patients throughout weekly Bingo games, distribute gifts to winners, and encourage peer interaction in the playroom
  • Calm patients who are waiting for medical procedures to alleviate stress associated with their illnesses
Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center September 2012 to May 2013 Social Work Intern
Oceanside, NY
  • Conducted psychosocial assessment and develop behavior management plans for youth in the After School Program.
  • Provided short-term crisis and bereavement counseling for adults and elderly in the individual and group setting.
  • Managed community outreach and maintain sponsor relationships for Sunrise on Wheels.
  • Facilitated, directed, and monitored fundraising for special events including walkathons, fashion shows, and car washes.
Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School August 2011 to June 2012 Social Work Intern - TEAM Center
Hempstead, NY
  • Worked with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to address personal, social, and academic concerns.
  • Counseled mandated and non-mandated students in individual and group settings; managed caseload of 15-20 students.
  • Conducted risk assessment and developed intervention plans for existing and new crisis intervention cases.
  • Prepared and completed intake and social history updates for parents and guardians of students.
Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center June 2010 to September 2011 Sunrise on Wheels Volunteer
New Hyde Park, NY
  • Provided assistance to patients in the Pediatric Ambulatory Chemotherapy Transfusion Unit (PACT).
  • Participated in one-on-one play therapy with children bound to isolation rooms and/or receiving treatment.
  • Introduced activities to ensure a comfortable hospital visit for both patients and their family members.
Planned Parenthood of South Central New York January 2011 to May 2011 Department of Education Intern
Binghamton, NY
  • Responsible for developing and implementing an efficient volunteer and intern program, including policy and procedure, documentation, and training requirements for all future participants.
  • Scheduled, planned, and co-facilitated educational programs for students and professionals in the community.
Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center June 2010 to August 2010 Child Life Volnteer - Adolescent Unit
New Hyde Park, NY
  • Managed the Dayroom by cleaning and organizing toys and keeping track of items distributed to patients 06/2010 – 08/2010
  • Facilitated bedside activities for patients who were unable to leave their rooms
  • Engaged patients throughout weekly Bingo games, distributed gifts to winners, and encouraged peer interaction in the playroom
  • Calmed patients who were waiting for medical procedures to alleviate stress associated with their illnesses
Lawrence Woodmere Academy Summer Day June 2009 to August 2009 Head Counselor
Woodmere, NY
  • Assisted programming staff in running daily activities
  • Head supervisor for multiple groups on camp in addition to special events and off camp field trips
  • Attended weekly staff meetings with Camp Directors to discuss any concerns in the group and formulate possible solutions
Binghamton University September 2008 to May 2009 Newing College Office Programming Assistant
Vestal, NY
  • Created on campus posters and flyers personally requested by office staff, hall governments, and resident directors
  • Coordinated supply distribution of art supplies and office materials to student groups and resident assistants
  • Maintained an up-to-date department organizational chart.
  • Made copies and handled incoming and outgoing correspondence for on-campus groups and organizations.
  • Managed office operations and maintenance of equipment.
Sands Atlantic Beach Day Camp June 2008 to August 2008 Head Counselor
Atlantic Beach , NY
  • Assisted programming staff in running daily activities
  • Head supervisor for a group of 15 pre-school aged campers, supervised four assistant counselors
  • Attended weekly staff meetings with Camp Directors to discuss any concerns in the group and formulate possible solutions
  • Promoted growth and healthy development through interactive and nurturing age-appropriate camp activites
Twin Oaks Day Camp June 2007 to August 2007 Assistant Counselor
Freeport, NY
  • Assisted programming staff in running daily activities
  • Assistant Counselor for a group of pre-school aged campers
  • Attended weekly staff meetings with Camp Directors to discuss any concerns in the group and formulate possible solutions
  • Promoted growth and healthy development through interactive and nurturing age-appropriate camp activites
America's Camp August 2006 to August 2006 Junior Counselor
Lenox, MA
  • Acted as a mentor, supervisor, and role model while providing children with the sleep-away camp experience in just one week.
  • Organized closing banquet ceremony as a send-off for all campers.
Inwood Beach Club June 2006 to August 2006 Waitress, Cabanna Attendant
Atlantic Beach, NY
  • Greeted and monitored incoming members and guests upon arrival each day
  • Obtained and served food and refreshments to guests as requested.
  • Waitressed beach club events and barbecues
  • Collected used towels and rented swimming attire for laundering.
  • Folded and stored chairs, blankets, and umbrellas at sundown.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center
  • Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center
  • Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School
  • Planned Parenthood of South Central New York
  • Lawrence Woodmere Academy Summer Day
  • Binghamton University
  • Sands Atlantic Beach Day Camp
  • Twin Oaks Day Camp
  • America's Camp
  • Inwood Beach Club

School Attended

  • Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Se
  • University of Wisconsin La Crosse
  • State University of New York at Binghamton, Coll

Job Titles Held:

  • Child Life Volunteer
  • Social Work Intern
  • Social Work Intern - TEAM Center
  • Sunrise on Wheels Volunteer
  • Department of Education Intern
  • Child Life Volnteer - Adolescent Unit
  • Head Counselor
  • Newing College Office Programming Assistant
  • Assistant Counselor
  • Junior Counselor
  • Waitress, Cabanna Attendant

Degrees

  • Masters : Social Work
    Non-Matriculated Undergraduate Course : Therapeutic Recreation
    Bachelor of Science : Human Development

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