Manager Support

Marcelina Gennace

acz4lb@r.postjobfree.com* wireless 610-***-**** * 104 Dewey Street, East Bangor PA 18013 Compassionate leader, youth advocate, impassioned fundraiser, with 15+ years experience in human services. Passionate professional for the marginalized. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Strong written and interpersonal skills. Education/Certifications/Clearances

● Eastern University BA Management/Organizational Leadership 2015.

● Domestic Violence Counselor Advocate Certification November 2014.

● Criminal History & Child Abuse Clearances,NJ & PA. CPR/First Aide Certified.

● Warren County Courthouse, Victim Witness Intern, Belvidere NJ

● SCM Crisis management training, verbal de-escalation techniques & safety restraints

● Conversational Spanish @ beginner level.

Legacy Treatment Services, Long Valley NJ, Program Manager ARL 12/16-present

● Manage & effectively lead twelve staff and five residents in a group home environment.

● Plan daily activities which include clinical therapy, art therapy, yoga & recreation.

● Conduct interviews and ensure new staff receive all adequate training for the position

● Relevant with trauma informed care practices & The nurtured heart approach. P inebrook Family Answers, Allentown PA, Family Support Partner 3/16-12/16

● Collaboration with two professional teams to effectively ensure the family vision

● Provided empathy & tools to parents with adolescents who exhibit behavioral challenges

● Independently met with families to teach the accredited nationwide HFW process

● Engaged with key community partners to better assist families in crisis The Mentor Network, Portland NJ, Direct Support Professional 11/15-1/16

● Assisted in daily living goals & objectives with emotional support and encouragement

● Enabled clients to achieve therapeutic & behavioral goals as set by caseworker.

● Encouraged clients to partake in community & educational activities.

● Managed the day to day activities, life skills, art therapy, attending group therapy. Kids Peace International, Orefield PA, Mental Health Technician 1/15-11/15

● Executed Trauma informed practices with adolescent females in a residential setting.

● Provided supervision, support & direction as needed to ensure safety for residents

● Conducted weekly adolescent group sessions focusing on peer social skills.

● Collaborated effectively with peer staff to equip all residents with desired outcomes Women’s Resources of Monroe County, Grants & Fundraising Assistant 8 /14-1/15

● Educated the community about the WRMC vision to advocate for victims of DV

● Secured collaborations with key community members and utilized e-Tapestry

● Assisted the G & F manager with all fundraising events, 5K, butterfly release, Gala.

● Cultivated stronger relationships with existing donors and secured new donors. Independent CNA/Caregiver/Home Health Aide, Bangor PA 1 /05-1/17

● Working diligently in the community to serve the elderly and their families with quality care and compassion in all areas of need including ADL’s, & companionship. Volunteer Experience

Connections for Women, Bangor PA, Women’s Advocate 1 /09-1/12

● Provided support and encouragement to women in the community.

● Assisted the Director with various events, guest speakers, workshops etc. The Valley against Sex Trafficking, Allentown PA, Community Educator 5 /11-5/13

● Provided educational PowerPoint presentations to the community to serve various audiences on Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking.

● Worked with key community contacts to promote awareness on DMST. Love 146 Global Organization to combat Sex Trafficking, Task Force Leader

● Managed a team of 15+ volunteers to educate the community and fundraise for love 146.

● Led monthly meetings to collaborate with volunteers to make an impact for love 146

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