Ashley Ahern, LMSW

** **** **, *** ***. New York, NY 10038 . 646-***-**** .

acgi7z@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service

New York, NY - May 2013

Master in Social Work

Pace University

New York, NY - May 2011

Bachelor of Arts, Applied Psychology and Human Relations

Work Experience

YAI/ National Institute for People with Disabilities. New York, NY

Intake Specialist, August 2013 - Present

Associate Intake Specialist, May 2012 - July 2013

. Assist individuals and caregivers to obtain information about

the developmental disability service system

. Make appropriate referrals for clinical services and programs

. Co-facilitate Social Skills and Ballet/Yoga groups for children

with Autism Spectrum Disorder

. Co-facilitate Autism family support groups

. Complete psychosical evaluations for individuals looking to

access services

. Attend community fairs and provide information about services at

YAI

. Maintain city funded contract for free psychological evaluations

YAI/ National Institute for People with Disabilities. New York, NY

Social Work Intern. Hankering For More. September 2012 - May 2013

. Facilitate intellectually and culturally stimulating social and

educational opportunities for high-functioning adults with

developmental and learning disabilities

. Develop and co-facilitate a self-referred social skills group

for individuals with intellectual disabilities to foster

positive social interactions as well as improve self-esteem

. Provide individual and couples therapy for eight adults with

developmental disabilities. Models include: cognitive behavior

therapy, strengths perspective, cognitive restructuring, problem

solving, solution focused, and behavior modification

YAI/ National Institute for People with Disabilities. New York, NY

Social Work Intern, LINK Department September 2011 - May 2012

. Assisted individuals and caregivers to obtain information about

eligibility and services

. Participated in Ballet/Yoga program for children with Autism

Spectrum Disorder

. Provided individual psychotherapy, using the strength

prospective and cognitive restructuring model, for three

individuals with developmental disabilities

. Helped facilitate support groups for caregivers of individuals

with Autism

MIV Supplemental Day Habilitation Program. Staten Island, NY

Teacher's Assistant. September 2006 - August 2012

. Coordinated individual goal oriented tasks for children with

Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities

. Provided a suitable environment to establish and reinforce

appropriate behavior and social skills

. Developed and implemented behavior modification plans, utilizing

ABA style techniques

MIV Summer Camp for Children with Special Needs. Staten Island, NY

Assistant Director - 2012. Head Counselor 2006 - 2011

. Supervised counselors working with children with special needs

. Scheduled daily activities and organized appropriate events

. Provided group conflict resolution and crisis management

. Facilitated a line of communication between camper, staff, and

parent

. Enforced health and safety regulations

Certifications/ Affiliations/ Honors/ Special Skills

. New York State Licensed Social Worker. License Number: 090167

. Children's Yoga Instructor 25 hour Certification

. Certification in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and

Maltreatment

. American Heart Association: Heartsaver First Aid, Adult and

Child CPR certified

. S.C.I.P Certified: Strategies for Crisis Intervention and

Prevention

. Nursing clinical rotation experience: Maternity, Coronary Care,

General Surgery, Psychiatric, Outpatient/Inpatient Pediatrics,

Geriatrics

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