Knowledgeable School Social Worker focused on helping students excel in academic and social situations by working with teachers, families and outside resources to build powerful support network.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
School Social Worker
Greek Education
Ptolemaida
09.2021 - 06.2022
Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
Facilitated push-in and pull-out ESE support instruction.
Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
Wrote and developed FBAs and PBIPs for each student.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
Evaluated, assessed and diagnosed learning and social issues.
Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
Trained and guided teachers on how to identify and support students.
Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting and documentation.
Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports.
Identified student barriers to self-sufficiency and created relevant IEPs.
Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
Collaborated with schools, family services and health care providers to determine services and aid with psychosocial assessments.
Created intervention and treatment plans for students in need of assistance.
Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
Supported Child Life Specialist in family group therapy and special activities.
School Social Worker
Greek Education
Kastoria
09.2020 - 06.2021
Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Monitored student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
Provided educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
Wrote and developed FBAs and PBIPs for each student.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
Evaluated, assessed and diagnosed learning and social issues.
Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
Trained and guided teachers on how to identify and support students.
Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.
Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Eidiko Ergastiri Kozanis
Kozani
02.2020 - 08.2020
Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
Assessed clients for abuse and neglect to compile documentation for court reports.
Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work And Social Sciences
Democritus University of Thrace
Komotini, Greece
10.2013 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology And Counselling
University of Derby
London, England
10.2020 - 10.2022
Skills
Family collaboration
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Timeline
School Social Worker
Greek Education
09.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology And Counselling
University of Derby
10.2020 - 10.2022
School Social Worker
Greek Education
09.2020 - 06.2021
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Eidiko Ergastiri Kozanis
02.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work And Social Sciences
Elementary School Teacher at Greek Ministry of Education and Religious AffairsElementary School Teacher at Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs
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