Evena Lavalasse-Jerome

Teachers Assistant

New Windsor, NY 12553

ad2jx7@r.postjobfree.com

+1-845-***-****

To obtain a position utilizing my past experiences, Psychology Degree, and MFT training. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Home Health Care Aide

NY Health Care - New Windsor, NY

January 2018 to October 2021

• Provided healthcare for the elderly

• Organized their entire care with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Doctors etc

• Administered medication

• Ensured insurance coverage etc..

Human Resources Assistant

Mental Health Association of Rockland - Valley Cottage, NY 2015 to 2016

* Consult with employers to identify needs and preferred qualifications

* Interview applicants about their experience, education and skills

* Contact references and perform background checks

* Inform applicants about job details such as benefits and conditions

* Hire or refer qualified candidates

* Conduct new employee orientations

* Process paperwork

2013-2015 Maternity Leave Monroe, NY

Behavioral Health Counselor (PROS)/Employment Specialist Jawonio - Spring Valley, NY

2013 to 2013

* Completes intakes, assess mental health needs and refer to Clinical Psychiatrist for further evaluation.

* Complete psychosocial assessments to determine strength and needs of individuals with mental health disabilities.

• Assists youth and families with identifying and establishing relationships with natural supports.

• Provide in-house training and counseling relevant to the population we serve that will improve and/ or enhance daily living

• Facilitate Groups that provided education on Mental Health issues

• Liaison between families, service teams, and other providers.

• Develop and maintain various supports and services in the community for the consumer.

• Create and maintain client files. Document and track data regarding consumer, and conduct monthly file reviews to ensure file compliance.

• Attend monthly professional development training. Admissions Associate

Alliance Theological Seminary - Nyack, NY

2006 to 2012

• Recruit new students for the Seminary (Graduate Masters Programs)

• Responsible for Semester Goals, Oversee counselors in ensuring the goals

• Responsible for assisting/counseling 85% of incoming student from the initial inquiry to the first day of classes

• Plan Open Houses, Oversee Visit Weekends, Head 3 or more Presentations for out of State at Universities etc.

• Travel out of state for Graduate/Career Fairs

• Work along side Financial Aid, Registrar, Career Services (Field Education) and Professors to ensure the complete success of an incoming students.

Administrator/ Adolescent Substance Abuse and Alcoholic Counselor Innovative Health Systems - White Plains, NY

2005 to 2006

• Responsible for billing and quality assurance of charts to remain in order for OASAS, Responsible for monthly reports to Probation, Parole, TASC, Drug Court, and DSS etc.

• Overseer of Annual Statistics for 10 sites under the umbrella of IHS sent to OASAS every 6 months.

• Counseled adolescent population in various campuses 2x/wk

• Maintained a caseload of 14 adolescents, progress notes, toxicology's etc. Senior Activities Specialist/ Nicotine Cessation Specialist Queens Hospital Center - Jamaica, NY

2003 to 2005

• Plan, direct, and coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients. Activities include dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts.

• Assess patient conditions and made recommendations for appropriate recreational activities.

• Work with other disciplines (doctors, psychiatrists, physician assistants, CASAC, nurses) to coordinate effective treatment planning, patient care and aftercare plans.

• Review clinical case records for accuracy and completeness, submit and prepare monthly reports and statistics of the Inpatient Detox Unit.

• Conduct groups such as Stress/Anger Management, Sober Leisure, Meditation/Relaxation classes, Smoking Cessation etc.

• Educate patients on the dangers of smoking and the medications available to quit. Advocate

Public Advocate Office - Manhattan, NY

2002 to 2003

Advocate

• Managed a caseload of 15 clients on a daily basis.

• Communicated with case managers, lawyers, and counselors consistently about cases. Attended court hearings.

• Achieved four returns of children back to their homes or a home that best suits their needs. Education

Masters of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy

Alliance Graduate School of Counseling - Nyack, NY 2006 to February 2013

Bachelors in Psychology

Fordham University - Tarrytown, NY

1999 to 2003

Skills

• Human Resource

• Hr Assistant

• Bilingual

• Management (4 years)

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Child & Family Counseling

• Mental Health Counseling

• Senior Care

• Behavioral Health

Languages

• English, French - Fluent

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