Christian Waters
Winchester
Summary
Compassionate School Social Worker with experience in providing emotional, social and academic support to school-aged students. Strengths include effective communication, crisis management, and implementation of intervention strategies for at-risk youth. Significant impact made in previous roles by promoting student well-being and fostering positive relationships between students, families, and school staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker
Loudoun County Public Schools
Ashburn
08.2017 - Current
- Assisted teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students, families, and educators.
- Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss current events affecting the school community.
- Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
Basketball Camp Leader
Clarke County Parks & Recreation Center
Berryville
06.2007 - Current
- Organized games and activities
- Teaching basic skills of the game of basketball depending on the age and skill level
- Provide information and tutorial session to kids to use outside of the camp
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor
Crossroads Counseling Center
Winchester
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Documented student progress in treatment notes.
- Educated parents about their child's mental health issues and available resources.
- Conducted assessments, including clinical interviews and psychological testing.
- Supported students in developing self-awareness and decision-making skills.
- Studied treatment plans to understand and implement interventions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay current on best practices in the field.
Intern
Clarke County Public Schools
Berryville
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Collaborating with Department of Social Services
- Working with the School Social Worker
- Co-leading social groups
- Conducting sociocultural Assessments
- Learning IEP Plus program /504 process/ eligibilities for special education/ testing & measurements/ Response to intervention ( RTI’s)/ Child study / and Child find
- OT & PT observations
- Observing home visits
- CPS/APS Cases/supervision of families/court cases/ foster care
Instructional Assistant / Lead Assistant in Special Education
Berryville Primary School / Johnson-Williams Middle School
Berryville
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Working with children to meet their IEP goals
- Help children develop social skills
- Record and document when goals are met and not met
Afterschool Leader
Clarke County Parks & Recreation Center
Berryville
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Organized gym activities
- In charge of homework time
- Providing a safe environment for the children
Camp Counselor
Clarke County Parks & Recreation Center
Berryville
06.2007 - 06.2012
- Camp Leader
- Coordinator of Games and Activities
- Supervision of summer campers
- Provide a safe environment
Education
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work, Sociology
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA05.2011
High School Diploma -
Clarke County High
Berryville, VA06.2007
Masters in Social Work -
University of Southern California
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Group facilitation
- Behavioral assessment
- Cultural competence
- Data documentation
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Community outreach
- Resource management
References
- Jennifer Hornbaker, (540) 336-0921
- Tina Johnston, (540) 454-5888
Activities
- President of Alpha Phi Omega (service-based fraternity), 09/10, 05/11
- Orientation Team Leader, 08/10, 12/10
Coursework
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Computer Research
- Literature
- Public Speaking
- Social Science Research
- History and Philosophy of Current Policies and Behaviors in Social Environments
Timeline
School Social Worker
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Intern
Clarke County Public Schools
05.2014 - 12.2014
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor
Crossroads Counseling Center
08.2013 - 07.2017
Instructional Assistant / Lead Assistant in Special Education
Berryville Primary School / Johnson-Williams Middle School
11.2012 - 06.2013
Afterschool Leader
Clarke County Parks & Recreation Center
05.2011 - 06.2013
Basketball Camp Leader
Clarke County Parks & Recreation Center
06.2007 - Current
Camp Counselor
Clarke County Parks & Recreation Center
06.2007 - 06.2012
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work, Sociology
Ferrum College
High School Diploma -
Clarke County High
Masters in Social Work -
University of Southern California
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