Manager Support

SHERI P. FLACKS

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OBJECTIVE To obtain a challenging position in social services.

LICENSE: Licensed Social Worker # 44SL05924000

EDUCATION

Temple University Graduate School of Social Work,

Philadelphia, PA

Masters of Social Work

1/2010-5/16/2013

( Human Behavior and the Environment I

( Social Welfare and Policy I

( Human Behavior and the Environment II

( Social Welfare and Policy II

( Social Work Practice 1 & 2

( Found Field Practicum 1 & 2

( Foundations of Social Work Practice 1& 2

( Research 1 & 2

( Clinical Practice 1 & 2

( Evaluation of Clinical Practice

( Integrative Seminar

( DSM IV and Loss and Grief

Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Bachelor of Arts 9/2006-

12/2008

Major: Psychology Minor: Social Work

Dean's List

( Group Dynamics

( Cognitive Disabilities

( States of Consciousness

( Psychology of Film

( Abnormal Psychology

( Theories of Psychotherapy

EXPERIENCE:

Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, Office of Victim

Witness Advocacy

Victim Witness Advocate

11/2013-present

. Support of victims and their survivors

. Provide assistance during court procedures

. Provide social service referrals

. Interview victims of crime and witnesses to provide

assistance, information and advice

. Review cases with victims and witness; notifies victims of

their rights and updates victims of the status of their

case

. Provide assistance to victims and witnesses to resolve

issues

. Assist victims and witnesses to Prosecutor's Office, grand

jury, and court' provide assistance to victims and

witnesses in preparing statements

. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those

who may be interested or involved with the work of the

program

. Provides referrals for services which may include

counseling, social services, and self-help groups

. Provides assistance to victims and witness in preparing and

delivering victim impact statements

Anchor House of NJ, Anchorage Transitional Living Program,

Trenton, NJ

Support Staff 8/2012-

12/2013

. Supervision of up to 6 residents at a time

. Transport residents to appointments and desired

destinations

. Provide support and guidance to residents and their family

members

. Document referrals via telephone

. Act as a mentor to youth currently residing in the home

. Assisted with the street outreach program as well and have

connected residents and those seeking shelter with the

proper resources

Hamilton Township Public Schools, Child Study Team,

Hamilton, NJ

Intern

9/2012-5/2013

( Counseled students individually at the high school

level

( Facilitated social skills groups with the behavioral

classes at the elementary level

( Conducted student in-class observations and one on

one interviews

( Completed student and parent social assessments

( Have reviewed Individualized Education

Plans

( Attended and conducted Evaluation Plan meetings

( Attended Intervention and Referral

Services meetings weekly

New Horizons Treatment Services, Special Services,

Trenton, NJ

Substance Abuse Counselor

6/2011-7/2012

( Group Facilitation

( Individual Therapy sessions

( Carried a caseload of 25 clients

( Provided Crisis Intervention

( Completed treatment plans, discharge plans, and

utilization reviews

Catholic Charities of Trenton, Supported Work Program,

Trenton, NJ

Job Coach

8/2010-2/2011

( Assisted all clients in job searching

( Taught Clients proper communication skills and basic

computer skills

( Assisted Clients with resume writing, cover letters,

and interview preparation

( Facilitated support groups that consisted of 40-50

Clients

( Conducted intakes for new clients and prepare

monthly progress notes

( Created new group topics weekly

( Attended weekly and monthly Case Management meetings

and keep close contact with each client's case manager

Catholic Charities of Trenton, New Choices Program,

Trenton, NJ

Intern

1/18/2011-5/12/2011

( Administrative duties and assisting Counselors,

Program Coordinator, and program Supervisor

as needed

( Provided support to clients and family members

( Co-Facilitated substance abuse support groups and

weekly clinical groups

( Conducted new client intakes and assessments

( Co-Facilitated monthly family support groups

( Attended weekly clinical meetings with all team

members

PEI Kids, Inc., Trenton, NJ

Intern

8/2010-1/8/2011

( Responsible for a caseload of 3 clients

( Provided counseling and support to adolescent

victims and their families

( Took referrals over the phone from guardians or

other linking organizations ( Co-facilitated a teenage

support group twice a month

Arc of Mercer, Ewing, NJ

Residential Group Home Manager 7/2009-

10/2009

? Supervision of staff and Consumers

? Wrote daily reports and completed all

state and agency paperwork on time

. Administered medications to Consumers

. Oversaw all household finances and each

Consumer's bank account

? Transported Consumer's to appointments

and recreation programs

The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, Trenton, New Jersey

Intern, Juvenile Unit 9/2008-

12/2008

Intern, Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit; Victim Witness

Advocacy

1/2008-5/2008

. Researched, evaluated and prepared case

summaries.

. Reviewed legal documents for the

attorney; performed data entry and filing.

( Assisted staff with paperwork and filing

. Observed court dates and trials

. Supported victims

. Participated in Crime Victim's Rights Week

. Supported victims and their survivors

Hamilton Continuing Care, Hamilton, NJ

Recreational Assistant 2003-

2004

? Provided support and compassion to all Residents

? Assisted all staff throughout nursing facility

? Planned activities for Residents

? Supervised a variety of recreational activities and

insured safety

? Provided companionship for Residents

? Conducted daily rounds of assigned Residents

and documented any findings

ACTIVITIES Volunteer: Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, October 2007,

Greenwood House Nursing Home- Alzheimer's Unit and

Activities, 2003; cared for Children with Autism, and

Medication trained

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