Julia Hebert
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Greenacres, FL 33463
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Social Worker, Therapist, Supervisor
ADAPTABLE, DEPENDABLE, PRODUCTIVE
EXPERIENCE:
KING MEDIA GROUP
Free Lance Writer and Public Relations 2011-Present
Write feature stories for Boca Raton Newspaper
Feature writer for South Florida Opulence magazine
Co-writer of biography for well-known philanthropist-Published 2014
Public Relations for chain of restaurants in the Florida area
ATLANTIC FLORIDA PROPERTIES
REALTOR 2017-Present
Assist clients in selling and/or purchasing various forms of property
Assist clients in locating borrowers and handling elements involved in closing
INTERNATIONAL COALITION ON TRAUMA AND RESILIANCE
Clinical Therapist 2018-Present
Train First Responders on the various roles that trauma plays in the development
of resilience
Provides information around the various forms of trauma and treatment options
Develop ways to recognize trauma and the various portions of the brain involved in
producing “fight or flight” signals
CENTER FOR ROLE TRANSFORMATION, Boca Raton 2011-2015
Research Assistant
Assisted prominent research psychologist in the development of an online questionnaire designed to assess the various roles that employees are able to
engage in for maximum efficiency in the workplace.
HOME SAFE, Lake Worth 2009-2011
Foster Family Licensing Supervisor
Supervised staff of foster family specialists in all phases of the foster care process
Edit, reviewed, critiqued all home studies and licensing materials submitted by staff
Reviewed all aspects of families applying for foster licensing
Provided thorough documentation of all licensing requirements
Provided counseling around children in the foster system and their special needs
Facilitated referrals to community, state, federal and court systems
HENKELS & McCOY/WORKFORCE ALLIANCE, West Palm Beach 2007-2009
Career Coach
Conducted in-depth job training and workshops for unemployed youth
Counseled clients in reference to obtaining GED and provided educational tutoring
Managed cases for more than 100 clients in several overlapping programs
Proctor and trainer for National Retail Federation. Provided clients with skills to successfully pass the National Professional Certification Exam in Customer Service
Administered and scored TABE tests and tutored students as needed
In-depth training through Workforce Alliance on all State employment laws.
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY, West Palm Beach 2002-2007
Supervisor 11 Adoptions and Home Finders
Supervised caseworkers and Family Support Workers in all phases of the adoption process
Liaison between Department of Children and Families, caregivers, Family Court system and various State programs and agencies
Developed outcome measures, data collection, methodology for agency program
Adjunct Professor providing internships to more than 10 masters level students
Exceeded number of required yearly adoptions despite cutbacks in staff
Supervised Home Finders and reviewed, edited, and approved all home studies
PRIDE INTEGRATED SERVICES, West Palm Beach 2001-2002
DUI and Substance Abuse Program Director
Supervised all DUI and substance abuse staff at 5 area-sites in Florida and out-of-state
Coordinated Advisory Board Meetings and Therapist Meetings
Conducted substance abuse evaluations and represented agency at Drug Court Hearings
Supervised the Special Supervision Program for chronic offenders and provided program oversight
Provided trainings on various aspects of substance abuse and treatment strategies
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL, Providence, RI 1987-2000
Director of Social Work, Child Development Center
Effectively supervised all social work staff and provided on-going training on child related developmental/emotional and medical challenges
Performed psychosocial evaluations and assisted neuropsychologists in administering various psychological tests and various developmental screenings
Multidisciplinary team member formulating diagnostic impressions and treatment strategies as well as Hospital Team Coordinator
Provided therapy on an individual, family and group basis as well as crisis intervention
Functioned as liaison between doctors, medical facilities and state and federal programs
Provided discharge planning and arranged for follow-up services for hospital patients and their families
Team Member for various specialty clinics including: Muscular Dystrophy, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and other neurodevelopmental and neurogenetic disorders
EDUCATION:
Post-Graduate Certification in Child Treatment, Boston University (9 month- 94 credits)
MSW degree in Social Work, Rhode Island College of Social Work (Accredited)
Major focus: Child and Family Systems
BA degree in Psychology, University of Rhode Island
AWARDS:
“Woman of Distinction” award for community service from Soroptimist International of Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach, 2011
Children’s Home Society Special Recognition Award for exemplary service (state wide)
Elected to Who’s Who in the World of Women, Oxford University, England
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Summa Cum Laude-Highest Distinction
CREDENTIALS:
LICSW Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (RI) Current
ACSW Accredited Certified Clinical Social Worker (National)
CFARS and FARS Certified Clinical Administrator, State of Florida
Certification Supervisor Certification Department of Children and Families
Certification Trauma Institute, Rhode Island College
Certification Clinical Biofeedback
Certification Clinical Hypnotherapy
Certification Field Instructor- FAU School of Social Work
Certification 2010-2013 Child Protection Licensing Supervisor (DCF)
Other: Completed all trainings through Workforce Alliance on Florida Employment Laws and Regulations.
Private Practice-Rhode Island- Specializing in individual and family
therapy
Served on Children’s Services Council- Children’s Medical Equipment Committee
Guardian-ad-Litem Fifteenth District Court
Member of Human Trafficking Coalition
Fund-Raising:
Secured multiple sponsorships for Home Safe events as well as a sizeable donation from a prominent philanthropist.