DIVYA KARKI
Flushing
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with six years of experience working with diverse populations to support mental health and wellness. Experience assisting immigrant communities, low-income, underserved communities, and clients who are experiencing challenges related to trauma, poverty, learning and thinking differences, and other systemically marginalizing factors.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Program Manager: Family Support Services
South Asian Council for Social Services
Flushing
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided supportive individual and group counseling to clients and assisted them in accessing government benefits such as SNAP, SCRIE, DRIE, ERAP, and more.
- Coordinate SACSS' legal information clinic, Senior Center, and Summer Youth Leadership Program (SYLP).
- Planned and implemented a 7-week SYLP for youth ages 13-16.
- Implemented skill-based activities for youth: volunteer experience, communication, teamwork, creative writing, emotional intelligence, creative expression, debate skills, critical thinking, leadership, conflict resolution, and employment skills.
- Conducted culturally competent psychoeducational workshops for the senior center and SYLP attendees.
- Assisted in planning, organizing, and directing therapeutic exercise and recreation programs to include such activities as games, music, arts and crafts, gardening, parties, excursions, special events, and cultural activities for SYPL and senior center.
- Developed groups and programs that consider the participants' needs, abilities, and interests. Programs shall offer a variety of formats, including small group, one-on-one, and large group, and consider the multigenerational population in the program.
School Social Work Intern
Harvest Collegiate High School
New York
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to address students' personal, academic, and social challenges.
- Conducted workshops on career development, graduate school research, and interviewing skills.
- Facilitated workshops on sexual assault prevention, bystander intervention, and mental health awareness.
- Established strong relationships with parents, teachers, and administrators to support students' well-being.
- Facilitated small group counseling sessions focused on topics such as anger management, peer relationships, self-esteem building.
- Served as an advocate for marginalized populations within the school setting including those from low-income backgrounds or with disabilities and special needs.
Case Manager Intern
Help New Horizons
Brownsville
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided screening, assessment, and ongoing case management for families in crisis.
- Established short term goals to stabilize lives and secure housing.
- Conducted orientations/intakes and provided ongoing support for residents.
- Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
- Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled clients on a variety of topics including job search strategies, budgeting techniques, and housing options.
Middle School Learning Differences Mentor
Eye to Eye: Unlocking Greatness
New York
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Mentored students with learning differences, fostering self-advocacy and metacognitive skills.
- Encouraged mentees to develop strengths through art and validated unique gifts.
- Supported students in transitioning to future stages of education and life.
- Provided academic empowerment and proactive learning strategies.
- Collaborated with mentees to navigate challenges and share knowledge.
- Utilized a unified curriculum to move students from self-doubt to empowerment.
Wellness Center Peer Educator Intern
LaGuardia Community College
Queens
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote LGBTQIA+ educational issues
- Organized and facilitated workshops on reproductive health and substance dependency prevention
- Encouraged student participation in Pride Blood Drive
- Gave presentations at various events throughout the year focused on promoting positive lifestyle choices.
- Facilitated interactive workshops about nutrition, stress management, alcohol use.
After School Counselor Intern
Kings' Kids After School Program at SCAN NY
Harlem
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Conducted group learning activities based on differentiated learning techniques.
- Facilitated positive interactions between students of diverse backgrounds.
- Organized and implemented educational activities, such as games, arts and crafts projects, music lessons, sports competitions.
- Assisted children with homework and grade-level appropriate studying techniques.
- Enforced safety rules while maintaining an enjoyable learning environment.
Youth Group Co-founder
Adhikaar: For Human Rights & Social Justice
Queens
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Organized and facilitated weekly youth group meetings.
- Encouraged participants to develop activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Organized and led a weekly youth group promoting physical, mental, and social development through various activities.
- Collaborated with community partners to enhance program offerings.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express themselves freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth to build social, emotional, and physical skills.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work At Hunter College
New York, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Arts Sociology -
Hunter College CUNY
New York, NY05.2019
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Family Case Management
- Educational Support
- Client Confidentiality
- Boundary Setting
- Social Services
- Mood disorders knowledge
- Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Research new ideas
- Proficient with concurrent documentation, technology, Zoom, Microsoft office, windows & mac os, adobe creative suite, and social media
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to look for root causes and implementable, workable solutions
- An understanding of the diversities among various cultures
- Works independently and in teams to solve problems and advance organizational values, missions, and endeavors
- Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), General Anxiety Disorder -7 (GAD-7) & The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9
- Ability to recognize information that requires confidentiality and treat it accordingly
Certification
200-Hour Registered Yoga, Meditation & Breathing Work Teacher Training
Nepal Yoga Home | Kathmandu, Nepal | 02/2024
Languages
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Meditation
Podcasts
Documentary
Timeline
Program Manager: Family Support Services
South Asian Council for Social Services
06.2021 - 08.2023
School Social Work Intern
Harvest Collegiate High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Case Manager Intern
Help New Horizons
08.2019 - 08.2020
Middle School Learning Differences Mentor
Eye to Eye: Unlocking Greatness
01.2018 - 05.2019
Wellness Center Peer Educator Intern
LaGuardia Community College
01.2017 - 03.2018
After School Counselor Intern
Kings' Kids After School Program at SCAN NY
01.2017 - 03.2018
Youth Group Co-founder
Adhikaar: For Human Rights & Social Justice
06.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work At Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts Sociology -
Hunter College CUNY