Helen E. DeRossi
Gettysburg
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker experienced in delivering emotional support and resource planning. Connected clients with community resources, facilitating tailored service delivery and effective problem-solving. Demonstrated cultural competence across diverse age groups and presenting challenges.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Self Employed/Pandemic Parameters
Monrovia
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure tailored service delivery that addressed individual client needs.
- Identified and made referrals to relevant community services for clients in need. to community services and resources.
- Provided emotional support to clients facing pandemic and non pandemic related challenges.
Social Worker
Temporary Positions/Independent Practice
Gaithersburg
01.2004 - 06.2011
- Delivered Social Work services to diverse populations across medical, legal, educational, and community settings, addressing unique needs and challenges.
- Created personalized resource and service plans for clients, effectively addressing their specific presenting problems and improving their access to necessary support.
- Collaborated with professionals and service providers in the community to coordinate effective service delivery and enhance client outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
New York University
New York, NY06-1992
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY06-1989
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY08-1987
High School Diploma -
Midwood High School
Brooklyn, NY06-1983
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Client assessment
- Crisis management
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Service coordination
- Resource allocation
- Child welfare services
- Legal advocacy
- Network development
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Biopsychosocial assessments
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- LCSW-C
- LMSW
- LGSW
Timeline
Social Worker
Self Employed/Pandemic Parameters
09.2020 - 03.2022
Social Worker
Temporary Positions/Independent Practice
01.2004 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Social Work
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Adelphi University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kingsborough Community College
High School Diploma -
Midwood High School