Jennifer Katz, LMSW

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Commack, NY 11725

631-***-****

acvvwb@r.postjobfree.com

Education

State University of New York at Stony Brook, Masters in Social Work, May 2014

State University of New York at New Paltz, May 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with concentration of Human Services, Magna Cum Laude

Relevant Experience

Suburban Housing Development and Research Fall 2013-Spring 2014

• Managed cases for families with subsidized housing

•Mediated with crisis intervention skills and communication skills for families in crisis

Family Services League, Fall 2012- Spring 2013

• Developed Operation Success program, which outlined school year educational activities

•Facilitated three youth programs through direct care and meetings with team members

Children's Media Project of Poughkeepsie, Spring 2012

•Organized program information through constant contact, brochures and networking

•Performed Grant research and grant writing

•Advocacy work in community through fundraising and networking with other non-profits in the community

Highland Middle School, Fall 2011

•Organized programs, projects and games for students with special needs

•Co-facilitated student group discussions and lessons about coping skills and communication skills

Never Alone Rehabilitation Center for Youth, Spring 2011

•Managed the adolescent female group in this residential drug and substance abuse rehabilitation setting

•Implemented problem-solving skills with group issues

•Co-facilitated group coping skills lessons and discussions

Employment History

Case Manager, Program Home, Family Service League, July 2015 to Present

• Assist them in setting realistic goal

• Coordinate with social service providing facilities and guide the clients accordingly

• Develop case files and update the same with each and every referral and progress

• Facilitate the clients in using community resources effectively

• Develop, implement and coordinate crisis intervention strategies in collaboration with mental health professionals

• Help out and monitor the legal assistance received by clients

• Deal with emergency cases and recommend interventions after assessment

• Building a rapport with clients and develop healthy boundaries

• Employing analytical, organizational and time management skills

•Utilizing empathy, negotiating, persuading, mediating and listening

Skill Builder, Waiver Program, Pederson Krag Center, January 2015-current

•Design and provide activities that assist children in developing skills for performing age appropriate tasks needed to live successfully in their homes and communities

•Help the child to identify current assets and strategies for acquiring desired ones

•Work with individual and groups on developing specific social skills necessary for acceptable social and developing skills for independent living

•Work the Waiver child’s family, in teaching them how to best support the child in maintaining the skill sets.

Respite Worker, Waiver Program, Family Service League, November 2014 to October 2015

•Provided temporary care for the Waiver child, on an emergency or planned basis, providing relief from care-giving responsibilities for the family.

•Supervise the child and engage the child in recreational activities that support his/her constructive interests and abilities

Recreational Aide, Recess Program, Family Service League, May 2013 to February 2015

•Supervise and interact with children ages 7-14 with mental illness and behavioral disorders in a social setting

•Implement crisis intervention skills, communication skills, and group therapy skills

Petco, Sales Associate, August 2012 to September 2014

• Implemented customer service which aligned with the company’s mission

•Interacted and assisted customers in choosing appropriate items

•Trained new employees

North Fork Women for Women Fund May 2012 to September 2013

•Identified and explored the needs of the aging Lesbian population

•Designed Scholarship Fund through research of parameters, interacting with local public institutions

•Organized sponsors for Auction Benefit through collecting donations and networking with local small businesses

Athletic and Wellness Center, Receptionist August 2009-May 2012

Bed Bath and Beyond, Cashier May 2010-August 2010

Home Depot, Cashier May 2009-August 2009

Babysitter, May 2008-August 2008

Saint Anthony of Padua Church, Receptionist July 2004- August 2008

Sears Roebuck, Cashier May 2007- September 2007

Grants Written and Received for Internships

•NY Giants Corporate Grant to help fund Children’s Media Project

•Omega Women Serving Women which funded the staff at Children’s Media Project to attend retreats that would enable staff development and cohesion

Conferences

• Nancy A. Humphrey’s Political Social Work Campaign School April 2014

•Annual Keys for the Homeless Conference October 2013, October 2014 and October 2015

•Child Abuse Conference at LIU Post Campus, April 2016

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