Allie DiCostanzo, BSW

** **** ******, **********, ***** Island 02904

401-***-**** adi77i@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Social Worker with a commitment to serving clients ethically with the tools acquired through education, experience in the field, and life experience. A professional who is thorough, insightful, and driven to successful problem solving. Prepared to effectively assess and serve client needs.

STRENGTHS

Creative problem solving

Professional communication

Strong leadership ability

Culturally sensitive

Treatment and discharge planning

Consequential teamwork

Biopsychosocial assessments

Electronic record keeping experience

EDUCATION

Rhode Island College - Providence, RI

Bachelors Of Social Work Received May 2020

GPA 4.0, Dean’s list, Ida Maiello Memorial Scholar

Masters of Social Work Expected May 2021

5 Year BSW to MSW Program

RIISOIE Cohort

SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK INTERN 09/2020 – CURRENT

CODAC Behavioral Healthcare – Cranston, RI / Wakefield, RI

Provide support to individuals experiencing substance use disorders.

Assess client’s needs on various system levels to inform effective goals and interventions.

Educate people on SUD’s and medication assisted treatment.

Assist clients in drawing on personal strengths and existing supports to motivate recovery.

SOCIAL WORK INTERN 07/2019 – 4/2020

West View Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center – West Warwick, RI

Develop relationships with residents and families using the strengths approach to enhance their social-emotional wellbeing.

Collaborate with residents, families and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized, resident-centered care plans.

Advocate for resident and family needs to promote dignity, individuality and autonomy.

Educate residents and families and connect them to facility and community resources.

SERVICE ASSOCIATE 05/2013 to 09/2015

La Salle Bakery - Providence, RI

Provided exceptional service to handle questions, complaints and issues.

Received multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.

Mentored new sales associates to contribute to the store's positive culture.

Helped generate sales and identified potential event catering customers.

KENNEL TECHNICIAN 06/2011 to 04/2013

Cozy Quarters Pet Inn - Cumberland, RI

Worked 8 to 10-hour shifts with oversight of 30 to 40 animals in kennels or holding pens.

Cleaned kennels, examination and animal loading and unloading facilities.

Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.

AFFILIATIONS

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK), member 2015 - Present

CERTIFICATIONS

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification

Certified COVID-19 Contact Tracer by The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

SBIRT with Adolescents and Adults

Nonprofit Readiness Certification

Use of Language Certification

Home Health Aid Certified (HHA)

Certified Reiki Practitioner

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