PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

BETTY CASTELLAN

**** **** **** ******, ********, NY 11236 H: 1-917-***-**** ac677x@r.postjobfree.com Seeking a Social Worker / Guidance Counselor position to utilize educational achievements and 10+ years of experience as a social services / educational worker to help individuals in the community achieve better mental, physical, and emotional health. Team Player, Results-oriented,

Counseling, Teaching, Problem Solving,

Creativity, Strong Work Ethics,

Motivational Therapy, Adaptability, Time

Management,

09/2016 to 06/2017 Intern

Services for the Underserved (SUS) - Montrose Site Provided counseling, outreach, support, advocacy, and casework services to adults living with severe mental illness. Obtained opportunities for practical application of public administration/program management, theories processes, and procedures.

Gained a thorough understanding of daily operations for, residential program while ensuring the overall efficient operation of the facility by applicable Federal and State regulations, Agency policies and procedures, and union contracts.

Gained a thorough understanding of building productive relationships between staff, individuals served and their families/guardians. Hands on experience reviewing documents, creating reports (face-sheets, progress notes) and assessing program operations.

10/2014 to 08/2015 Intern

H & L Counseling Services Inc

Assisted with diagnostic assessments using DSM-V.

Participated in the development and implementation of discharge plans for patients with various health concerns.

Group / Individual Counseling.

Psychosocial / In-Take Specialist.

Substance Abuse Testing / Toxicology Reports.

Worked with various populations/mandated.

04/2005 to Current PK Educational Associate

NYC Department of Education

Collaborate with classroom teachers by producing lesson plans and deliver instructions targeted to meet the needs of diverse learners. Ability to build relationships with students and guardians. Teaching.

Complete assignments under strict deadlines.

Program Implementation.

Behavioral Management.

02/2000 to 04/2005 Special Education Paraprofessional / Bus Paraprofessional NYC Department of Education

Physically helped students with academic tasks.

Assisted with daily living tasks like eating and monitored hygiene. Assessed behaviors in school and riding the bus.

In addition, special education assistants are often called upon to provide instructional assistance to special education students. 08/1991 to 01/2000 Community Health Educator

Planned Parenthood of NYC, Inc

Conflict Resolution / Anger Management.

Referral Resourcing Liaison.

Outreach Services.

Facilitated on numerous health related topics.

EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Group / Individual Counseling.

08/1991 to 12/1999 Coordinator for Medical Screening Brooklyn Teen Pregnancy Network

Crisis Hotline.

Clinical Case Management.

Community Liasion

Youth Services

06/2017 Master: Social Work

Touro College Graduate School of SW

Social Work

2008 Master: Guidance & Counseling

Long Island University

Guidance & Counseling

2005 Bachelor: Psychology / Education

Touro College

Psychology / Education

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

Counseling, Teaching, Academic Tutoring, Administrative Duties, Case Management, Conflict Resolution, Customer Services, Discharge Plans, Internet Explorer, Lesson Plans, Notes, Apple Mac, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Policies, Processes Reports, Program Implementation, Progress, Self-Starter, Creating Monthly Newsletters

NYS Department of Education - Guidance Counselor, Social Worker United Federation of Teachers - Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), Autism - Working with the Special Need

American School Counselor Association - Understanding Self-Injury: Dynamics, Assessment and Treatment / Overview of Youth Gang Related Activities. NYC Department of Health - HIV Pre/Post Counselor. Directions for Our Youths - Role Model for Inner City Kids Cicatelli Associates, Inc. - Strategies for Successful Service Delivery.

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