Jennifer J. Ruiz, MSW
Dix Hills, NY *****
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To secure employment in the field of Social Work that will
challenge and strengthen my education and professional skills as
well as the skills that I have already acquired through past
work experiences.
EDUCATION: Liberty University
Currently enrolled in Psychology PhD. program
Adelphi University
Master’s Degree in Social Work
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
ADMINISTRATIVE
SKILLS: Medical, Psychiatric Social Work and Middle School Social Work which includes substitute teaching, crisis intervention, case management, Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PC and Mac computers, medical software, CPS reporting, individual and group therapy.
EXPERIENCE:
Social Worker for Harmony Heights Residential Facility
2020-2022/57 Sandy Hill Rd. Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Position: I provided planning, organizing as well as individual therapy, while conducting daily living skills and recreational activities to facilitate growth and development of adolescents with mental illness diagnosis’s in our care. Essential duties included; understanding therapeutic needs of adolescent, assigning student to groups based on specific needs, supervises and provides a safe therapeutic setting, participates in multidisciplinary team processes, formulates individual plans including goals and objectives specifically related to residential living. Lastly, maintains written and verbal case management regarding residences.
Social Worker for ACLD
2016-2020/807 S Oyster Bay Rd. Bethpage, NY 11714
Position: I provided therapeutic services for a 5-year-old non-verbal Autistic child. This included dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting as well as utilizing positive reinforcement to increase positive behaviors. I also aided in developing treatment plans to improve communication skills as well as behavior skills, while providing a safe and supportive environment.
Social Worker for Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Hospital
2019-2020/197 Half Hollow Rd. Dix Hills, NY 11746
Position: I provided individual, and group psychotherapy to high risk adolescent patients with mental health illnesses within an inpatient facility. This also included engaging in therapeutic recreation time, lead therapist in group as well as individual therapy sessions. Provided therapy to family members of patients to help them learn how to cope with mental illness in their family. Conducted assessments of patients social, emotional, interpersonal and socioeconomic needs. Developed and modified treatment plans and cognitive behavioral plans to comply with patient’s current status. Provided discharge planning and transitional care, as well as helping patients to integrate back with their family and into the community.
Social Worker for Evergreen Charter School
2017-2018/120 Greenwich St. Hempstead, NY 11550
Position: I provided individual and group counseling to 6th and
7th grade students that were high trauma victim’s. We focused on behavioral issues, bullying, how to manage emotional stability, stress and trigger reduction techniques. I taught character development classes as well as assisted and provided donations to the students and their families in need. I also researched and provided community resources for families within the school.