Community-Focused HR & Social Work Specialist

MARY GLYNOS, MSW

*** ****** ***., **********, ** 07033

***********@*****.*** 973-***-****

Personal Statement

Highly accomplished and certified Human Resource Specialist with over 20 years of experience in strategic HR management, complemented by 8 years of direct community service as a Community Health Educator and Social Worker. I bring a rare, holistic skill set that combines organizational excellence, sharp attention to detail, and deep-rooted empathy. Eager to leverage this unique combination of expertise to drive impactful, uplifting, and meticulously managed services within a community-focused organization.

Core Competencies

● Human Resources/Administration: Records Management, Personnel Administration, Benefits, Policy Implementation, Organizational Development, Training Coordination, HIPAA Compliance.

● Social Work/Education: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Social History Reports, Behavioral Threat Assessment, Counseling (Individual/Group), Crisis Intervention, Staff/Parent Workshops, Program Development.

● Military & Leadership: Squad Leadership, Team Management, Precision Record-Keeping, Logistics, Training, Field Sanitation, and Combat Lifesaver. Education

Kean University, Union, NJ

● Master of Social Work (MSW) May 2022

● Bachelor of Science, Community Health Education May 2020 Certifications & Training

● School Social Work 2022

● K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management 2024

● Safety Care Training 2025; Handle with Care 2024

● CPR/AED Certification (American Heart Association) Current

● Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT) 2024

● U.S. Army, November 2001 - January 2008 Iraq 2005 and 2007 COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICE FOCUS (Recent Experience) Spectrum 360, Livingston, NJ, Paraprofessional June 2025 to Present

● Collaborate directly with certified teachers to facilitate daily classroom activities for students.

● Provide focused assistance tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their physical, social/emotional health, and safety.

● Uphold student dignity by affirming abilities and promoting positive, respectful relationships.

School Social Worker Leave Replacements, Bloomfield/Warren, NJ Child Study Team LR August 2024 to March 2025

● Conducted and led evaluation meetings for early intervention students to determine service eligibility.

● Facilitated IEP and re-evaluation meetings, providing expertise to discuss student progress and establish new measurable goals.

● Completed Social Histories and comprehensive student observations to inform ongoing progress reports and goal adjustment.

● Provided individual and group counseling to students, addressing social skills and emotional needs.

● Collaborated with the Threat Assessment Team to discuss and manage high-risk cases.

● Coordinated services by liaising with community agencies to secure necessary resources for students and their families.

MORRIS-UNION JOINTURE COMMISSION, New Providence/Warren, NJ School Social Worker September 2023 to June 2024

● Developed, implemented, and evaluated social skills programs and curriculum utilized across the district.

● Attended and presented at IEP meetings, focusing on social skills acquisition, progress, and goal setting.

● Led workshops for staff and parents on social skills and community engagement strategies.

EDGE NJ, Denville, NJ

Resident Care Coordinator June 2022 to August 2023

● Developed comprehensive, measurable Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs) for all clients, monitoring and re-evaluating progress every six months.

● Secured housing resources, medical care, behavioral health services, and entitlement benefits for clients.

● Ensured 100% compliance with HIPAA, state/federal social service policies, and the NASW Code of Ethics.

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