Lauren B. Shore
Social Worker
Jerusalem
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in hospital and community health settings, specializing in Maternal-Child Health. Expertise includes crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, bereavement counseling, and interdisciplinary team collaboration, providing comprehensive support for patients and families facing complex medical and emotional challenges. Committed to building trusting relationships and advocating for clients' best interests, consistently delivering guidance with empathy and professionalism. A respected professional dedicated to enhancing community well-being through targeted support and advocacy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Social Worker
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
01.2003 - Current
- Provided comprehensive emotional and social support to patients experiencing high-risk pregnancies and postpartum challenges, ensuring continuity of care through hospital discharge
- Organized and facilitated monthly bereavement and peer support groups for parents and adolescents coping with loss
- Conducted psychosocial assessments, collaborated with medical teams, and developed individualized discharge and resource plans to promote patient stability
Group leader/Mentor
Friendship Connection
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Empowered youth to strengthen social-emotional skills and build healthy peer relationships through individualized interventions and group facilitation
- Created and led peer to peer support programs and activities fostering communication, empathy, and resilience among participants.
Psycho-Therapist
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Delivered individual and group therapy to children and adults presenting with diverse behavioral health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders
- Created and implemented personalized treatment plans, integrating evidence-based modalities to achieve measurable progress toward client goals
- Partnered with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals within an interdisciplinary team to coordinate holistic care
Education
Master of Social Work -
Adelphi University
NyBA - Psychology
City University of New York
NYSkills
MS Office
Certification
Lactation Consultant
Accomplishments
- Postpartum Care Success: Increased the rate of postpartum follow up compliance rates by 15% through supportive and effective discharge planning.
- Support Group Growth: Increased monthly support group participation by 25% in six months.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Achieved 85% progress target for individualized treatment plans.
Languages
Hebrew
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Group leader/Mentor
Friendship Connection
01.2007 - 01.2014
Psycho-Therapist
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2010
Social Worker
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
01.2003 - Current
BA - Psychology
City University of New York
Master of Social Work -
Adelphi University