Crisis Counselor Special Education

Gabrielle Marino, MSW

908-***-**** Kenilworth, NJ 07033 **********@*****.***

Care Coordination Client Advocacy and Counseling Comprehensive Assessments Bilingual social work graduate with a goal to enhance the overall mental wellness and quality of life of individuals. Extensive experience directing the delivery of counseling and consultation, de-escalating crisis interventions to bridge multiple programs and resources to deliver comprehensive, concrete services to clients. Committed to enhancing the overall wellness to help individuals achieve their treatment goals regardless of their access to housing, public assistance programs, and healthcare. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, GSUITE. Crisis Counselor Certified. Bilingual in Spanish. Core Competencies

Interpersonal Communication Professional Development Case Management Special Education Behavioral Plans IEP Group Facilitation Social Skills Community Outreach and Referrals Treatment Planning Motivational Interviewing Solution Focused Behavior Modification Stress Management Child Advocacy Biopsychosocial Assessments Student Counseling Hospice Care Elder Support Crisis Intervention Social Work Internship Experience

Social Work Intern- Academy of Excellence Linden, NJ 05/2021 to 12/2021 Completed social assessments for initial and re-evaluation of students’ needs for special education services by utilizing appropriate, valid, and reliable diagnostic instruments as well as functional measures. Provided counseling as a related service to students whose IEPs delineate this service.

● Participated as a member of the child study team in making determinations of eligibility, development of Individual Education Programs (IEP’s), effecting and monitoring special education placement for classified students.

● Supported the case manager with assigned students, ensuring procedural safeguards,mandated timelines, scheduling and conducted appropriate meetings to facilitate the effectiveness of students’ programs and placements.

Professional Experience

Sensory Motor & Cognitive Coach- Brain Balance, Summit, NJ 01/2022 to Present Providing individual and group facilitated coaching services to youth and young adults diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, or Dyslexia, etc. Overseeing the implementation of the weekly program activities with the student, while managing and tracking weekly goals to document change, progression, and mastery.

● Motivating and actively advocating for the child and their behavioral, sensory, or academic.

● Improve social skills of clients to prevent or mediate problems with family and schools.

● Guiding youth from the ages of seven to eighteen by providing positive group discussions.

● Applying modifications to a session, by intervening with behavioral management or emotional regulation techniques while establishing rapport with new and current students. Patient Advocate, Hospice of NJ, Bloomfield, NJ 03/2019 to Present Conduct initial patient assessments to determine the severity and necessary level of care. Process a high-volume of incoming referral paperwork for Clinical Care Managers, while managing the entire referral process.

● Collaborate with insurance providers to verify patient benefit coverage and financial responsibility.

● Answer incoming calls to address patient/caregiver' inquiries and explain the admissions process and hospice philosophy.

● Coordinate with community and agency staff members to deliver prompt home health services.

● Advocate for the patient/family unit in providing resources for support during the hospice process and confirmed that case needs, and concerns were being met according to condition and severity.

● Monitoring and providing case management throughout the on call shift while documenting pending cases, new referral inquiries, and admissions through weekly reporting to streamline communication to the interdisciplinary team for the efficient delivery of patient services.

● Provide coverage for all clinician liaisons in the following counties Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Union County, Middlesex.

Advocacy Counselor, Empower, Montclair, NJ 08/2019 to 02/2020 Assisted in the implementation of home and school-based treatment programs. Provided one-on-one therapy in the home, school, & clinic settings. Verified background checks that were conducted on clients to verify their diagnosis.

● Planned and administered the therapeutic treatment, behavior modification and stress management therapy with support to assist patients in recognizing and incorporating appropriate behaviors.

● Facilitated group activities with assistance at the after-school program for youth to feel socially and emotionally supported while transparently sharing their feelings, and concerns.

● Introduced developmentally appropriate topics to students like bullying, self-esteem, body image, and healthy choices.

● Provided psychoeducational workshops on coping skills, emotional regulation, nutrition, and exercise to promote healthy habits and mindfulness techniques. Education

Master of Social Work- Fordham University Bachelor of Art (Sociology): Kean University

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