REBECCA YORK275 Berrys Ferry Rd. White Post, VA 22663 (540) 514-3829 rebecca.york.11@cnu.edu

EDUCATION

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VABachelor of Arts, in Social Work and Leadership Studies, May 2015Accomplishments: Service Distinction Program; Presidential Leadership Program

EXPERIENCE

The Family Center of Hope, Newport News, VA Office Liaison (PRN) for Northern Virginia May 2016 – Present

Designee for the Adoption Coordinator in the Northern Virginia region. Schedule, interview and write Adoption Home Study Reports to met Virginia State Regulations. Counsel birth parents and adoptive parents in regards to adoption. Provide Post-Placement consultation

for adopted children. Connect all parties to needed community resources. Hold Adoption Orientations for perspective parents. Interview potential foster care client’s for intake into the agency via juvenile/detention centers, as well

as mental hospitals.

The Family Center of Hope, Newport News, VATherapeutic Case Manager May 2015 – May 2016

Provide treatment planning, monitor treatment plans, and link clients to other community resources as necessary. Participate in the creation of IEPs, 504 Plans, and Child Study’s for clients. Ensure clients receive appropriate individual therapy, family therapy, and medication management.

Complete On-Call rotations and work with the On-Call center to receive emergency phone calls. Supervise six agency interns in the daily work environment. Complete secretarial duties on an as needed basis; consisting of answering phone calls, filing

paperwork, and scheduling appointments. Provide detailed, descriptive updates weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually on clients. Carried a case load of six foster care children, as well as filled in as the Designee for the Adoption

Coordinator; wrote Adoption Home Study Reports and held Adoption Orientations. Participate in Foster Care Review Hearings and juvenile court case hearings in the Juvenile and

Domestic Relations Courts. Provide support and consultation to therapeutic foster parents and families receiving services. Counsel birth parents and adoptive parents in regards to adoption. Provide Post-Placement consultation

for adopted children. Connect all parties to needed community resources.

The Family Center of Hope, Newport News, VA Case Management Assistant August 2014—May 2015

Shadow Case Managers and Adoption Coordinator during home visits and client meetings. Reviewed and summarized case files - completed chart audits for the agency. Wrote detailed Case Notes, Comprehensive Treatment Plans, Monthly Reports, and Quarterly Reports.

Loudoun County Parks and Recreation, Purcellville, VA Lead Instructor June 2011—August 2014

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading all aspects of summer camp programs. Utilized classroom knowledge and communication skills to engage in session plan development,

facilitation, and presentation. Communicated behavioral and attendance issues to senior departmental staff and parents.

NATASHA House, Yorktown, VAMentor February 2013—May 2013

Worked with eight children (infants to three year olds) on developing developmental skills. Assisted homeless, single-mothers develop plans to provide appropriate education for their children. Provided guidance to homeless mother and children in regards to becoming better equipped to achieve

self-sufficiency and independence.

Riverside Elementary School, Newport News, VATeaching Assistant January 2012—January 2013

Provided teacher with assistance in regards to grading papers and teaching lesson plans. Helped class of 27 children with math and reading, and preparing assignments. Kept track of behavioral records of students in the classroom; worked throughout the kindergarten aged

students. Aided in the development of child-specific learning techniques for children who required extra guidance

in and outside of the classroom.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

CNU Department of Social Work Mentor October 2014 – May 2015

Provide support for Sophomore and Junior year standing Social Work majors. Work specifically with three Social Work students; aide in course work development and internship

development.

Habitat for Humanity CNU Chapter Executive Board Secretary April 2013 – April 2014

Responsible for secretarial duties of the on-campus organization. Scheduled weekly meetings based on availability and maintained accurate minutes, notes, and records.

Where Is The Line at CNU [ Fear 2 Freedom ] Three Year Member / Advocate August 2012 – May 2015

Raise awareness concerning issues of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking through campus wide and community events.

Presidential Leadership Program PLP Four Year Student August 2011 – May 2015

Minor in Leadership Studies. Gained leadership skills through classroom instruction, speaker sessions, and applied learning.

REFERENCES

Given upon request.