Mental Health Manager

Jo-Anna (Roby n) D'Apolito LSW MEd.

*** *** ****** #*** * - North Reading, MA 01864

7-81-521-**** ***********@*******.***

PROFILE A quick learner who is v ery responsible and works with integrity . Efficient independent employ ee or as

a member of team. Stay s calm and focused under pressure. Outgoing, pleasant personality : puts people at ease

both in person and ov er the telephone, sensitiv e to the needs of others, especially div ersity . Ability to work in

v arious settings: flexible and computer literate. Skilled in multi-tasking and self-management of time and

priorities. Goal-oriented; effectiv e problem solv er and decision maker. Professional manner and appearance.

EMPLOYMENT:

9/2006 to present Rev ere Housing Authority Rev ere, MA

Support Serv ices Coordinator

*crisis interv ention, family, elderly, disabled counseling (substance abuse, mental health)

*community organizing and budget proposal dev elopment

*make referrals, community partnerships, home v isits, work within our supportiv e housing program

*dev elop and implement FSS program

Summer 05, 06 Town of Saugus, MA

Program Leader, 'Street Crew

*superv ise 10-12 at risk adolescents

*community work projects, painting, cleaning, gardening

*foster interactions at Senior Center

2/2005 to 8/2006 Saugus Public Schools

Case Manager " Saugus High School Affectiv e Educational Program

*engage with students, follow IEP's, prov ide direct on-site accessibility

*write and institute Behav ior Interv ention Plans,

*maintain contact and log of student/parent interaction

*work in 'time out area for processing, counseling, de-escalation

*perform duties in accordance for School Guidance Counselor licensure

9/2003 to 2/2005 CAAS Head Start Somerv ille, MA

Lead Teacher

*teach children ages 3-5 in the areas of socialization, education, communication

*maintain attendance records and measurable outcomes for children's abilities

9/1996 to 9/2003 CAAS Head Start, Somerv ille, MA

Family Adv ocate

*complete assessment and enrollment for low-income, div erse populations

*home v isits, identify needs, make referrals, monitor attendance

*empower parents to achiev e goals, follow up and keep comprehensiv e, confidential records

*collaborate with community agencies: DSS, Somerv ille Mental Health and School sy stem

*co-facilitator exploring parenting; 10 week workshop in parenting skills

EDUCATION:

September 2005 to August 2006- Cambridge College " School Guidance Licensure grades 5-12

*passing scores on MTEL communications and literacy, Early Childhood

June 2003 Master's of Education " Cambridge College

May 1994 BS " Suffolk Univ ersity " Sociology : Crime, Law and Dev iance

May 1987 AA " North Shore Community College " Criminal Justice

CERTIFICATIONS: VOLUNTEER:

*Licensed School Guidance Counselor 5-12 DTA Adv isory Board Chairperson

*Licensed Social Worker Associate Rev ere CARES " coalition for prev ention/education of drug/alcohol abuse

*Preschool teacher certified Board of Directors " CAPIC, Chelsea, MA Vice President

*Trained in CPI, CPR, and first aid Board of Directors " CRW elder serv ices, Chelsea, MA Treasurer

Superv isor of Attendance North Reading Rent Control Board

JOANNA DAPOLITO

SOCIAL SERVICES, FAMILY AND CHILDREN

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