Susan Zeleznik

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Waterbury, CT. 06708

ac5m0x@r.postjobfree.com 203-***-****

Education:

University of Connecticut, Hartford CT. Master in Science in Social Work with concentration in Community Organization

Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT. Bachelor of Science Community Health Education

Experience:

Families Reentry, Bridgeport, CT. Group Facilitator. Lecturer and Coach (2017) groups therapy for men recently released from prison back into the community. My role is to reinforce core concepts. Educate on the importance of communication and coping skills. Help client to adapt back into the community. Send status and discharge reports to parole and probation officers monthly.

Salute Homecare, Waterbury, CT. Medical Social Worker (2017) Make home visit to client’s home discharged from the hospital/rehabilitation for safety and services to complete an assessment. Coordinate community services and. give support to the family. Provide education to the family.

CT. Counselling Center, Waterbury, CT. Counselor (2016) Intake new clients for detox Methadone Program. Diagnosis and refer to doctor to assess Mental status and medications Assign to group day or psychotherapy and check urine every visit before methadone is given. Write up treatment plan and intervention plan with client and have them sign.

Families Network of Western CT. Danbury, CT. Director of Parent and Teacher Program (2015) Screen first time high risk mothers in the hospital. Introduce Mothers to our program and explain what our role is to educate them on the developmental stages of the baby. Write monthly reports and grants for the program and supervisor 4 workers in assign cases.

Safe Passages, Waterbury, CT. Mentor (2012-2014) Visit families referred through DCF to the reunification process. Educate on parenting, assess basic needs, and environment for safety issues.

Family Services of Greater Waterbury, CT. (2008) Director of Family Center Oversee program and manage/supervise 6 employees along with set up family events.

Family Services of Greater Waterbury (2005-2008) Intensive Family Reunification Worker/Clinician Given caseload of families for the reunification process. Make home visits with families and educate them on parenting, community resources, and coping skills. Assess whether basic needs are met n coping skills. Participate in case conferences and complete monthly reports.

St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, CT. (2000-2005) Clinical Social Worker. Provide clinical services to adolescents and adults with psychiatric diagnosis who need hospitalization. Set up discharge plan with team and responsible for discharge planning.