Deborah De Simone is seeking a position as a social worker utilizing her recently earned MSW degree. She has experience in advocacy, housing assistance, youth development programs, substance abuse prevention programs, and volunteer work. Her objective is to address situations of distress by shaping clients' social environments and restoring communities to flourish through a micro-macro social work approach.

1. 100 Baron Circle #3121
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908)910-2106
desideb28@gmail.com
DEBORAH DE SIMONE
OBJECTIVE Strong communities play a vital and protective role in human
development. As a newly accomplished MSW, my goal as a
professional is to address situations of distress and crisis by
shaping and repairing the client’s social environment which is
affected as a whole, and restore it to flourish and thrive. As a
social worker, by bridging the micro-macro divide, clients and
communities can overcome externally imposed social issues that
lead to emotional discourse and personal setbacks. My goal as an
MSW seeks to pursue relevant clinical and environmental
theoretical concepts and apply the appropriate modalities to
improve the client’s life, as well as, the client’s community.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
 Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional rapport with people
 Proven success in initiating twelve step recovery and relapse prevention
 Registered and certified in CPR
 Achieved certification in Leadership (Rutgers)
 Human Behavior and the Environment
 Public Policy, Prevention and Advocacy
 Grant Writing
 EBP-Strengthening Families Program (SFP),
 Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE)
 Senior Jeopardy
 Footprints for Life
 Anticipating the completion of CDA/CDAC certification
 Youth Advocacy Program (YAP) wraparound model
EXPERIENCE January 2015 – June 2015
The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless
Worked in advocacy securing housing and additional resources to clients and
their families in a time sensitive and fast-paced environment. Executed and

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provided outcome of project evaluation. Attended monthly CEAS meetings for
continuum care services.
September 2014 – December 2014
Youth Advocacy Program (YAP)
Field Placement Internship. Understanding YAP strength-based, wraparound
model and effectively identify, and provide potential community network
connections, both formal and informal. Ultimately created alternative healthy
resource systems affording alternate options swaying away from
institutionalization and juvenile detention to essentially promote youth
development and goal achievement both domestically and internationally.
2013-2014
National Counsel on Alcohol and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
Field Placement/Internship
Worked on Policy Briefs, Strengthened Grant Writing Skills and became fluent
in SFP, WISE, Senior Jeopardy and Footprints for Life Community Programs.
Facilitated NCADD 2014 Public Policy Forum on the complicated issues
surrounding marijuana decriminalization and legalization.
2012–INTERNSHIP
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
During my internship I advocated for HIV/AIDS patient rights towards
affordable and additional medication. I worked on several steering committees to
bring awareness to important issues that essentially increased membership
2011-SERVICE LEARNING
Interfaith Hospitality – Service Learning position that worked with
marginalized clientele in need of services to include counseling, resource options
and social skills training. Worked individually regarding family systems theory
and group dynamics.
2008-PRESENT
Volunteer Recovery Outreach Community AA/NA-12 Step
2008-Present
Committed to Volunteer Twelve Step Recovery Carrier Clinic Mental Health
Organization (Weekly)
2009-Present
Somerset County Women’s Correctional Facility Active Volunteer AA/NA-12
Step (Weekly)

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2011-Present (Weekly)
NJ State Women Correctional Facilities AA/NA – 12 Step Recovery Volunteer
*WORKING ON ACADEMIC COMPLETION OF CDAC CERTIFICATION
EDUCATION MONMOUTH UNIVERSTIY (2014-15) Graduate School
MSW, Recently graduated MU accelerated program of study focused in
International and Community Development Social Work program. Additionally
initiated focus on Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence and Addiction
Treatment and Prevention electives to efficiently promote change. Advocate for
clients, and navigate through systems that may not be presently accessible to all
individuals on micro, mezzo and macro levels of social work. My goal is to
possess the necessary skills to effectively implement Micro level theory and
practice as it relates to Macro level services in Profit, Public and Non-profit
Management Governance and Inequality.
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY (2014)
BASW (Honorary & Advanced Standing) Developed Micro, Mezzo and Macro
level Theoretical skills and modalities to become an effective agent of change.
Outstanding certification in Leadership and Global Perspective lens.
RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2012) Phi Theta Kappa
ASA, Pre-social work and CADC academic certification program.
COMMUNICATION Excellent personal motivation with a proven ability to build and work
collaboratively in a strong team concept environment, and independently.
Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven
success in initiating, promoting and maintaining strong interpersonal relations.
Able to deal courteously, professionally, and tactfully with the general public in a
variety of circumstances.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze situations accurately and
effectively apply critical thought and concepts.
Practiced in a variety of evidence based Theories and specifically Strength-
based, Psycho-analysis, CBT, DBT, REBT, Family systems, Group therapy,
Twelve step Solution based and Motivational modalities on Humanistic and
Interpersonal approach.

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LEADERSHIP Leadership certification study with Rutgers & NASW Diversity
and Cultural Competence program. Leadership certification on
environmental and community development.
REFERENCES FURNISHED AS PER REQUEST