RESUME/COVER LETTER
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Can you please help with my resume and check to see everything is good for me to apply to this job, that my wording for my resume and cover letter is good. I have given the job description for the job i am applying for.
Education Requirements:
Bachelors Degree
Experience Requirements:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required.
Job Description:
Has to maintain a caseload of 8-10 families throughout the course of a 4 to 6 month length of service and a minimum of 4 face to face contacts with each family per month. has to have at least 1 late night per week to meet the need of working families.
Working at Astor:
“Astor Services cares about your safety, and the safety of the children and families that we serve. We follow all NYS and CDC COVID-19 guidelines.”
Astor Services for Children & Families is a community based, non-profit organization that provides children’s mental health services, child welfare services, and early childhood development programs. Astor serves children and families in New York State’s Mid-Hudson Valley region and the Bronx.
Through a wide variety of premier quality education and mental health services, Astor provides support for pre-schoolers, children with behavioral and emotional health problems, children at risk of placement in foster care, and families that need assistance in developing the skills necessary to raise their children in an environment filled with increasing challenges. Astor currently serves thousands of children each year through its prevention, early childhood, special education, community behavioral health and residential treatment programs.
Many children in our communities struggle with emotional and psychological problems that make it difficult for them to experience the simple everyday pleasures of being a child.
ASTOR is there for them.
Many families, overwhelmed by financial, emotional and cultural challenges, need additional resources and support to be able to give their children a healthy, happy childhood.
ASTOR is there for them.
MELISSA CASIMIRO 3815 Putnam Avenue West • Bronx, NY 10463 EDUCATION Lehman College/CUNY |Bronx, NY Bachelor of Arts, Major: Social Work; GPA: 3.3 Minor: Aging Interdisciplinary May 2021 Bronx Community College/CUNY |Bronx, NY Associate In Arts, Major: Liberal Arts and Science Specialization: Human Services January 2019 CERTIFICATION Mandated Reporter (New York State) TREP NYC DOE Understanding Trauma and Trauma Responsive Educational Practices (New York State) EXPERIENCE Children's Aid Society, Bronx NY Social Work Intern August 2020- May 2021 ● Track kindergarten attendance, homework ● 35 students, manage caseloads, provide one on one help, engagement in classroom activities virtually and in person ● Support DOE social worker with cases ● Provide preventive services and homemaking services to families, food distribution, food pantry, coats, and school supplies ● Attend student, family, and staff meetings ● Facilitate SEL groups (social emotional learning) for both parents and children ● Provide weekly check ins with my kindergarteners and parents for emotional and social support Food Universe Supermarket, Bronx, NY Sales Manager (promoted from cashier) August 2015 - Present ● Recommend merchandise selections based on customers’ needs and desires ● Train newly hired employees, or current employees when new systems or machines are placed ● Provide outstanding guest service when greeting customers ● Solving customer issues and complaints ● Manage and compare each weeks sales and customization of flyer ● Design store aisle promotion/sale signs to improve the shopping experience for customers ● Notify cashiers about sales and promotions McDonalds Restaurant, Manhattan, NY Cashier September 2014 - August 2015 ● Prepared and served food in high volume environment ● Trained newly hired employees in rules and regulations, and ensured comprehension ● Promoted weekly store promotions with every order taken ● Collaborated with team on problem solving SKILLS ● Fluent in English and Spanish ● Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) ● Google Drive (Slides, Docs, Sheets)
Melissa Dionicia Casimiro 3815 Putnam Avenue West, Bronx NY, 10463 | Dear Hiring Manager, I am interested in applying for a fieldwork position at your organization. My goal is to pursue a career in Social Work with a focus on working with children and families. I am very confident in knowing that I can provide you an extra hand and support and make a difference in your organization. From my high school experience shadowing the school counselor and Interning at Children's Aid Organization. I gained knowledge about assisting others and developed a passion for entering a helping profession. My highschool experience, jobs and Intern as a Social Worker have helped me grow and develop communication skills, teamwork, and desire for serving others. These experiences have opened my eyes and taught me how to deal with situations good and bad in an appropriate professional manner. I have also learned how to work with and understand different types of people. With my professional attitude and study of social work practice, I will provide you with endless effort in helping your clients reach their goals. I will be pleased to meet with you and discuss more in detail my skills, potential, contribution, and eagerness for working with your organization. Sincerely, Melissa Dionicia Cas
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Melissa Dionicia Casimiro
3815 Putnam Avenue West, Bronx NY, 10463 |
Graham Windham
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I submit my application as a Case Planner in your organization. I speak both English and Spanish eloquently. My ambition is to work in conjunction with the preventative programs meant to provide support to vulnerable children and families. I have faith that I can lend you a helping hand and assistance and make a difference at Graham Windham. I’m not only a team member but also a focused individual who works under less supervision. Most of the experience was acquired when I was a school counselor and an intern at a children's aid organization. My high school background, employment, and Internship as a Case Planner have all aided in developing my communication, collaboration, and passion for serving others. The experiences taught me to cope with various circumstances involving interactions with various stakeholders in family care settings.
Based on my professional attitude and study of solution-based casework, I will provide you with endless effort in helping your clients reach their goals. In addition will be pleased to meet with you and discuss more in detail my skills, potential, contribution, and eagerness to work with your organization.
Sincerely,
Melissa Dionicia Casimiro
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