SPENCER G. GERBER

**** ********** *** – Bronx, NY 10463 – 646-***-**** – ac75wi@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

The City College of New York New York, NY (2013)

Bachelor of Arts; Jewish Studies Major, Psychology Minor

GPA: 3.62, Magna Cum Laude

Silberman School of Social Work New York, NY (2018)

MSW, Field of Practice: Clinical Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Winston Preparatory School Focus Instructor/In House Substitute, NY (September 2018 December 2018)

Provided academic and social/emotional counseling to students on an individual basis

Interpreted data from psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing

Provided substitute teaching coverage for all of the faculty

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center MSW Intern, Bronx, NY (September 2017 June 2018)

Lead psychoeducational groups for middle and high school aged boys

Work individually with middle and high school aged adolescents supporting academic goals, as well as psychosocial functioning

Implement Positive Youth Development curricula with adolescent boys to support healthy masculinity

Counseling In Schools MSW Intern, Bronx, NY (September 2016 June 2017)

Worked with students to provide social emotional support through individual and group counseling

Supported CIS and DOE staff in crisis intervention

Developed a curriculum for character development in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms at the request of the principal

Center for Urban Community Services ACT Case Manager 3, Bronx, NY (December 2014 August 2016; July 2017- August 2017)

Worked on an interdisciplinary team to provide the highest level of outpatient psychiatric care

Completed clinical assessments and client-centered treatment plans

Provided supportive counseling and skills training to mentally ill individuals

Taught life and work skills to clients to support them in obtaining employment and benefits

Responded to medical, emotional and psychiatric crises

Hazelden Tribeca 12 Chemical Dependency Tech, New York, NY (May 2013 September 2014)

Provided emotional support for chemically dependent young adults in a residential setting

Maintained a safe and secure environment for residents

Monitored daily activities and medication intake for residents

Supported clinical and administrative staff in their efforts to provide care

Jewish Outreach Institute Intern, New York, NY (February 2012 July 2012)

Created and maintained a database of different Jewish community organizations

Executed research to discover open-minded Jewish communities across the country

Assisted in expanding the mission of the company to go beyond Interfaith issues, through market research

Helped perform a sociological study on the Jewish community of Hartford

Therapy West/Academics West Project Manager, New York, NY (May 2011 September 2011)

Coached learning disabled high school students in homework management and life skills

Created and maintained a company website

Managed invoices and accounts payable using Quickbooks

Expanded the client base through community outreach

Riverdale Temple Religious School Assistant Teacher, Bronx, NY (August 2009 January 2010)

Assisted in teaching students age 10-12 Hebrew language

Filled in occasionally as a substitute teacher

Established a rapport with students and their families

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Skills Training and Treatment Planning

Interested in Jewish History and Culture, Music, and Social Justice

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